This goo was worth a point in January 2024.

publication date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 (part of January 2024)

category: Movies

clue: This actor demonstrated enough tender mercy to win an Oscar in 1984, but he was also nominated for six other films in his long career: The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Great Santini, The Apostle, A Civil Action, and The Judge.

explanation: Duvall won an Oscar for Tender Mercies. more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Jason Jones

player landmarks: This was the first goo solved by Jason Jones.


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