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Gangster Movies Trivia Quiz

Some of the greatest movies of all time have been about organized crime. Several were Oscar winners or had actors nominated for their roles. Here are 15 assorted questions. Good Luck, Paisans.

A multiple-choice quiz by miamisammy29. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
miamisammy29

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,463

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
4786

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (6/15), Guest 24 (10/15), Guest 70 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In which of the following movies did Robert De Niro NOT star? Hint

'The Godfather'

'The Untouchables'

'Goodfellas'

'Casino'

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Question 2 of 15

2. In one of the most famous and electrifying scenes in movie history, Santino Corleone was gunned down where? Hint

outside the police station

in a pool hall

at a toll booth

on his own doorstep

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Question 3 of 15

3. Al Pacino played the title role in 'Scarface'. What was his character's name?

Answer: (Two Words (first and last names))

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Question 4 of 15

4. What actress played Pacino's wife in 'Scarface'? Hint

Madonna

Nicole Kidman

Michelle Pfeiffer

Geena Davis

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Question 5 of 15

5. Whose organization was finally able to take down Pacino in 'Scarface'? Hint

Sosa

Lopez

Pena

Suarez

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Question 6 of 15

6. In 'Goodfellas', what made man did Tommy whack which resulted in Tommy's being whacked?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Henry Hill said that 'I always wanted to be a gangster. I thought being a gangster was better than being _________________________'.

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was NOT one of the gang in 'Goodfellas'? Hint

'Stacks' Edwards

Jimmy 'Two Times'

Nicky 'The Nose'

Johnny 'Roast Beef'

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Question 9 of 15

9. Warren Beatty starred in which 1991 gangster movie?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who played the title role in 'Donnie Brasco'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who played Michael Corleone's daughter, Mary, in 'Godfather III'?

Answer: (Two Words (daughter of the director))

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of the following acted in all three 'Godfather' movies? Hint

Talia Shire

Robert Duvall

John Cazale

Bruno Kirby

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 'Godfather II', who said, 'I know it was you, Fredo! You broke my heart!'? Hint

Tom Hagan

Michael Corleone

Hyman Roth

Moe Greene

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which gangster won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor? Hint

Joe Pesci

Al Pacino

Marlon Brando

Andy Garcia

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Question 15 of 15

15. What gangster spoof starred Michael Keaton, Marilu Henner, Joe Piscopo and Peter Boyle?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of the following movies did Robert De Niro NOT star?

Answer: 'The Godfather'

De Niro played the lead role of the young Don Vito Corleone in 'Godfather II', but was not in the first 'Godfather'.

2. In one of the most famous and electrifying scenes in movie history, Santino Corleone was gunned down where?

Answer: at a toll booth

The hot-tempered 'Sonny' (James Caan) was set up by his brother-in-law. Man, he had to take 100 bullets in that scene! You can't help but laugh.

3. Al Pacino played the title role in 'Scarface'. What was his character's name?

Answer: Tony Montana

'Fly, Pelican!' Pacino deserved as Oscar for this one!

4. What actress played Pacino's wife in 'Scarface'?

Answer: Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer has appeared in numerous films, including "Grease 2" (1982), "Witches of Eastwick" (1987), "Batman Returns" (1992), and "Dangerous Minds" (1995).

5. Whose organization was finally able to take down Pacino in 'Scarface'?

Answer: Sosa

Alejandro Sosa had a deal with Tony to execute the Colombian drug czar, but Tony didn't follow through. Sosa did not approve, and one of the best shootouts in movie history resulted.

6. In 'Goodfellas', what made man did Tommy whack which resulted in Tommy's being whacked?

Answer: Billy Batts

'Hey, Tommy, why don't you go home and get your shinebox?'

7. Henry Hill said that 'I always wanted to be a gangster. I thought being a gangster was better than being _________________________'.

Answer: President of the United States

It definitely pays better!

8. Who was NOT one of the gang in 'Goodfellas'?

Answer: Nicky 'The Nose'

Johnny 'Roast Beef' was played by Johnny Williams. 'Stacks' Edwards was played by Samuel L. Jackson. Jimmy 'Two Times' got his name 'because he always said everything two times'.

9. Warren Beatty starred in which 1991 gangster movie?

Answer: Bugsy

Directed by Barry Levinson. Also starring Annette Bening, Harvey Keitel, Joe Mantegna, and Ben Kingsley.

10. Who played the title role in 'Donnie Brasco'?

Answer: Johnny Depp

Very well acted. A far cry from "21 Jump Street."

11. Who played Michael Corleone's daughter, Mary, in 'Godfather III'?

Answer: Sofia Coppola

She's no Tori Spelling!

12. Which of the following acted in all three 'Godfather' movies?

Answer: Talia Shire

Talia Shire played Constanzia (Connie), Michael's sister, and appeared in all three epics.

13. In 'Godfather II', who said, 'I know it was you, Fredo! You broke my heart!'?

Answer: Michael Corleone

Easy one! Michael thought 'fishing' might help Fredo relax.

14. Which gangster won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor?

Answer: Joe Pesci

Pesci won for portraying the fiery, quick-triggered Tommy DeVito in 'Goodfellas'. Brando won Best Actor for 'Godfather'.

15. What gangster spoof starred Michael Keaton, Marilu Henner, Joe Piscopo and Peter Boyle?

Answer: Johnny Dangerously

A classic comedy. 'Remember, crime doesn't pay. Well, it paid a little.'

Source: Author miamisammy29

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