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30 The Godfather quiz questions and answers

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Welcome to the ultimate trivia quiz for the legendary 1972 American crime film, The Godfather!

Starring Marlon Brando as the powerful mafia boss Vito Corleone and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this movie is an adaptation of the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo. The Godfather is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and a cornerstone of American film history.

Get ready to put your knowledge of this iconic film to the test as we take you on a journey through 30 questions that will challenge your memory and attention to detail. Good luck, and remember: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

The Godfather quiz questions and answers

The Godfather quiz questions

  1. Who played the role of Vito Corleone in the movie The Godfather?
  2. Who directed the movie The Godfather?
  3. In which year was the movie The Godfather released?
  4. What is the name of Vito Corleone’s eldest son, played by James Caan?
  5. Which actor portrayed the character of Michael Corleone, Vito’s youngest son?
  6. Which novel by Mario Puzo inspired the movie The Godfather? (tough one!)
  7. Who composed the original score for the film?
  8. What is the name of the rival mob boss who attempts to assassinate Vito Corleone?
  9. Which actor played the role of Tom Hagen, the Corleone family’s lawyer and consigliere?
  10. What is the name of the singer and actor who is a friend of the Corleone family?
  11. What kind of business does Vito Corleone initially refuse to get involved in?
  12. Who is the actor who played the role of Fredo Corleone, Vito’s middle son?
  13. What is the name of the actress who played the role of Michael’s wife, Kay Adams?
  14. What gift does Luca Brasi receive from the Tattaglia family during his meeting?
  15. Which city is the Corleone family primarily based in?
  16. How many Academy Awards did The Godfather win?
  17. What is the name of the horse whose severed head is placed in a movie producer’s bed?
  18. What is the name of the actor who played the role of Moe Greene, the casino owner?
  19. In which country does Michael Corleone hide out after committing a double murder?
  20. What is the name of Michael’s first wife, whom he meets while hiding in Italy?
  21. What was the budget of the movie The Godfather? (Try to get close!)
  22. Who is the actor who played the role of Peter Clemenza, a caporegime in the Corleone family?
  23. What is the name of the restaurant where Michael commits his first murders?
  24. What is the name of the song that is played during the famous wedding scene in the movie?
  25. What is the name of the actor who played the role of Salvatore Tessio, another caporegime in the Corleone family?
  26. Which character in the movie says, “Leave the gun. Take the cannoli”?
  27. Who wrote the screenplay for The Godfather?
  28. How many sequels does The Godfather have?
  29. What are the names of the rival Five Families in New York City?
  30. What is the name of the actor who played the role of Virgil Sollozzo, a drug dealer working with the Tattaglia family?

The Godfather quiz answers

  1. Marlon Brando
  2. Francis Ford Coppola
  3. 1972
  4. Santino “Sonny” Corleone
  5. Al Pacino
  6. The Godfather
  7. Nino Rota
  8. Virgil “The Turk” Sollozzo
  9. Robert Duvall
  10. Johnny Fontane
  11. Drug trafficking
  12. John Cazale
  13. Diane Keaton
  14. A bulletproof vest with a fish wrapped inside
  15. New York City
  16. Three
  17. Khartoum
  18. Alex Rocco
  19. Sicily, Italy
  20. Apollonia Vitelli
  21. $6 million
  22. Richard S. Castellano
  23. Louis’ Italian-American Restaurant
  24. “The Godfather Waltz” by Nino Rota
  25. Abe Vigoda
  26. Peter Clemenza
  27. Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola
  28. Two (The Godfather Part II and The Godfather Part III)
  29. Barzini, Tattaglia, Cuneo, and Stracci
  30. Al Lettieri

Now that you’ve gone through all 30 questions and their answers, we hope you’ve enjoyed this riveting Godfather trivia quiz! What did you score? Do you need to try again?

Whether you aced the quiz or learned something new about this iconic movie, remember: “A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man.” Keep celebrating the timeless classic that is The Godfather!

Of course if you want to know more about the origin story of the film, you could always try The Offer on Paramount+.

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