Fuel up on chaos, adrenaline, and non-stop insanity with Crank (2006) — the action-packed cult classic that cranks the genre to 11. Starring Jason Statham as Chev Chelios, a poisoned hitman who must keep his heart racing to stay alive, this film throws logic out the window in favor of pure, high-octane mayhem.
Think you remember every outrageous stunt, shocking twist, and electrifying moment? Take this 10-question trivia quiz and prove you can keep up with the madness. Warning: this quiz moves fast — just like Chev.
Crank (2006) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the lead character Chev Chelios in Crank (2006)?
Correct Answer: Jason Statham
Jason Statham stars as Chev Chelios, delivering one of the most high-octane performances of his career. His physicality and stoic intensity are perfect for a character who has to stay in constant motion — and constant danger — just to survive.
- What is Chev Chelios’s profession in the film?
Correct Answer: Hitman
Chev is a professional hitman working for a criminal syndicate. His past life of violence and betrayal sets the stage for the events of the film, which begin when one of his enemies poisons him in revenge.
- What deadly substance is injected into Chev?
Correct Answer: Synthetic Chinese poison
Chev is injected with a fictional synthetic Chinese poison that inhibits the flow of adrenaline, causing his heart to slow and eventually stop. The concept is what drives the film’s central gimmick — constant adrenaline or certain death.
- What must Chev do to stay alive throughout the movie?
Correct Answer: Keep his adrenaline levels high
To combat the poison, Chev must maintain an abnormally high level of adrenaline. This leads to a series of absurd and often dangerous stunts — from starting fights to engaging in public sex — to keep his heart racing long enough to get revenge.
- Who is Chev’s girlfriend in the film?
Correct Answer: Eve
Eve, played by Amy Smart, is Chev’s sweet and unsuspecting girlfriend. Initially unaware of Chev’s criminal background, she becomes a wild companion on his death-defying mission once she learns the truth. Their chemistry brings both humor and tension to the chaos.
- What unusual location does Chev have a public encounter with his girlfriend to spike adrenaline?
Correct Answer: Chinatown market
In one of the film’s most notorious and over-the-top scenes, Chev has a public sexual encounter with Eve in a crowded Chinatown market. It’s both a literal and figurative adrenaline rush — and a clear example of the film’s commitment to shock value and dark humor.
- What method does Chev use to jump-start his adrenaline in a hospital?
Correct Answer: Defibrillator
After being injured and nearing collapse, Chev straps himself to a defibrillator and shocks himself back into action. It’s one of many extreme methods he uses to stay alive — all of them loud, painful, and totally insane.
- Who poisoned Chev at the beginning of the movie?
Correct Answer: Ricky Verona
Ricky Verona is a rival gangster who poisons Chev while he sleeps, setting off the main plot. Verona’s motivation stems from a combination of ambition and revenge — and he becomes Chev’s primary target for payback.
- What is the name of the eccentric doctor who tries to help Chev?
Correct Answer: Doc Miles
Doc Miles, played by Dwight Yoakam, is a laid-back, unconventional doctor who offers Chev advice over the phone throughout his manic day. Though he provides occasional medical help, even Doc is amazed Chev lasts as long as he does.
- What is the main theme of Crank?
Correct Answer: Survival through constant action and adrenaline
Crank is all about momentum — it’s a film that mimics its protagonist’s condition. There’s barely a quiet moment, and the pacing reflects Chev’s desperate need to stay moving. The movie plays like a video game, embracing its absurd premise and riding it full-throttle to the end.
