Theme RoundRules :-1. Written theme2. Eight questions on infinite bounce3. Non exhaustive

1977 movie

Parody on a genre and most specifically its chief proponent X’s movies

Innumerable references, including the Mel Brook’s character’s name (Mr. Thorndyke) and a certain Scottish gentleman in the movie‘not particularly significant to the plot’

X to show his appreciation sent Mel Brooks a bottle of wine

Connect

X’s book inspired this person to write Y (cover shown in picture). Y. Band Z named its album released in 2000 Y.

This ship was initially called ‘Pelican’ but was renamed by the captain in the middle of an iconic voyage, after the voyage patron’s coat of arms .

Below is the picture of a replica of the ship.

Name captain & ship

Who’s car?

Iconic photograph. Id the person

Before being executed, this person allegedly refused a last meal, preferring instead a bottle of Carmel, a dry red wine consuming about half the bottle. He also refused to don the traditional black hood for his execution.

According to David Cesarani, a leading historian and Research Professor in History of the Royal Holloway, University of London, he is quoted thus: -

Long live ____. Long live _____. Long live _____. These are the three countries with which I have been most connected and which I will not forget. I greet my wife, my family, and my friends. I am ready. We'll meet again soon, as is the fate of all men. I die believing in God.

Who?

His interests included writing poetry; reading, with the works of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and Charles de Gaulle said to be among his favorites; black stallions; and football, in which he enjoyed playing at centre forward and followed the fortunes of Arsenal F.C

His father died in 1967 in an airplane crash when his pilot misjudged a landing

His half-brother was killed in 1988 near San Antonio , when he accidentally flew a plane into power lines.

Guy on right claimed recently that he was this person’s Judo coach –Advised him against continuing as he was too tall

Who?