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GAMES/World of Puzzles

December, 2024

Scott Erdman

 

Below are eight American films as they are known in other countries, roughly translated back into English. Can you guess their original titles?

 

1. I'm Drunk and You're a Prostitute (Japan)

2. I Will Marry a Prostitute to Save Money (China)

3. Mom, I Missed the Plane (France)

4. A Twin Seldom Comes Alone (Germany)

5. Meetings and Failures in Meetings (Portugal)

6. The Teeth from the Sea (France) 

7. Big Liar (China)

8. Six Naked Pigs (China)

 

Answers:

 

Original titles:

 

1. Leaving Las Vegas

2. Pretty Woman

3. Home Alone

4. The Parent Trap

5. Lost in Translation

6. Jaws

7. Nixon

8. The Full Monty