Musicians on Screen
Tom Hanks Roles
Fun? In Toronto?
Director Cameos
Foreign Language Films
400
The film Zoolander features a cameo appearance from this singer, who officiates a modelling contest between Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.
Who is David Bowie?
400
One of Hanks's earlier roles, this black comedy satirizes life in suburban America.
What is The Burbs?
400
This "American" slasher is one of many films to pass Toronto off as New York.
What is American Psycho?
400
Best known for his violent, over-the-top style, he cameoed in his own first film as a criminal with an appreciation for Madonna.
Who is Quentin Tarantino?
400
Guillermo Del Toro blends fantasy and reality in this film set during the Spanish Civil War.
What is Pan's Labyrinth?
800
This "beefy" rock star is best known in film for his portrayal of the Sax-playing biker Eddie.
Who is Meat Loaf?
800
Hanks played several roles in this animated film, now best remembered for its unsettling CGI.
What is The Polar Express?
800
A TV executive stumbles upon a dark secret in this Toronto horror film.
What is Videodrome?
800
This pioneer director famously appears in the backgrounds of almost all of his films, including as a would-be bus passenger in his groundbreaking tale of mistaken identity.
Who is Alfred Hitchcock?
800
This Hong-Kong police drama served as the blueprint for its American adaptation set in Boston.
What is Infernal Affairs?
1200
This American singer stars as the unlikely love interest of Ronny, a baker who loses his hand in a tragic accident.
Who is Cher?
1200
Not the first time he played a captain, this Tom Hanks film from a "cowboy" director made a big splash in theaters.
What is Sully?
1200
The line "Fun? In Toronto?" is spoken by the character Todd in this comic book adaptation, also set and filmed in the city.
What is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World?
1200
In a meta twist, he features in his psychological war-movie as a TV director filming in a combat zone.
Who is Francis Ford Coppola?
1200
Not actually about footwear, this World War II film was released alongside an English dub in the US, but the original outsold it.
What is Das Boot?
1600
The character of Staff-Sergeant Chief Elgin, a US soldier in the Gulf War, was played by this rapper.
Who is Ice Cube?
1600
Tom Hanks also made big waves with his first lead role in this romantic comedy.
What is Splash?
1600
This monster flick set in Hong Kong saved on budget by filming in Toronto instead, using visual effects to disguise the city.
What is Pacific Rim?
1600
He was certainly no coward when he appeared in his classic horror-spoof dressed as another movie monster, also of his own creation.
Who is Wes Craven?
1600
Though it never saw a theatrical release, this no-budget action spoof from Uganda achieved brief popularity on the internet.
What is Who Killed Captain Alex??
2000
This bassist has had numerous minor roles in film, including as a home-invader in the classic Cohen brothers comedy.
Who is Flea?
2000
Though it received mixed reviews, this surreal romantic comedy in which Hanks's character finds out he is dying would later become a cult success.
What is Joe Versus the Volcano?
2000
This action-thriller from Shane Black used Toronto to portray the northeastern United States.
What is The Long Kiss Goodnight?
2000
This director credited himself under a pseudonym for his role as a helicopter pilot in his black comedy film starring Chevy Chase.
Who is John Carpenter?
2000
Sometimes derisively called "Talker", this deeply philosophical movie was inspired by The Wizard of Oz.
What is Stalker?