Godfather Trivia Game

well,you need to reply and post a godfather related question.It could be directly about the movies and also "behind the movies"...any interesting question you come up with.
Lets start:

Q.Name the scene in which we see Al Neri for the first time.

ok,that was probably a hard question to begin with and since I gotta get offline I'll post a new one instead to keep the game going:

Q.Name the scene in which the word "Mafia" is mentioned for the first time.

It's during ricci's testimony in the hearings in GF2, isn't it?

I don't wanna post a question until i know I am right.

The first scene with Neri is when he's polishing his cop badge and sweating prior to shooting Barzini & Co.
Q. When's the first time we see Cicci?

Wasn't Neri with Michael when he's going to the hotel room in Vegas before he meets Fredo and Moe Green?

Also, wasn't there a deleted scene after the big meeting with Michael and Vito and the boys where' Vito tells Michael, "Looks like you've found your Luca Brasi". Wasn't he referring to Neri?

1. If you're thinking of the guy in the hotel room with the blue turtleneck, he wasn't Neri.
2. "Looks like you've found yoiur Luca Brasi" is a line from the novel. No deleted scene contains that line.

Thanks Turnbull. Just out of curiosity I wondered who it could be walking in the hallway towards the hotel room, so I looked at the script on Geoff's website. This is what is says.

DISSOLVE TO: Las Vegas hotel. A limo drives to the entrance, and Fredo and Michael get out

DISSOLVE TO: Fredo, Michael, Hagen, Neri, Rocco and bellboys walk towards a hotel room

Hmmm....could this be an error in the script? Or do we have another, "Is that Rocco eating chinese food" question?

Neri is on-screen BEFORE the Vegas trip. He's present at the meeting when Mike meets with Tessio and Clemenza (telling them to be patient).



BTW - Neri WAS in Vegas with Mike, but Rocco wasn't.

That's the scene I'm thinking of. I didn't think I was going crazy. (well...at least not about this).

The scene with "your Luca Brasi" line was in the script, but never filmed.
BTW, The meeting was after the Vegas trip... Or it is something wrong with my own processor ?

I'm thinking that beings this meeting was Vito "introducing" Michael more or less as the new Don, and the meeting in Vegas Michael is already assuming power, and I think Tom is just the lawyer, I'm assuming the Vegas trip was after this meeting. It's been awhile since I've watched the movie.

At least in the book it is absolutely after. Mike comes from Vegas, and tells Kay he has to spend the evening telling his father and capos about the results of his trip. I believe it must be after, I cannot be that tired today out of my wits.

I dont know about the DVD but the SAGA contains that scene.
After Tom is leaving the room and they are finally alone,Vito tells Michael "Looks like you found your Luca Brasi" .
Michael replies "Im gonna need him".

Thank you Debra. I knew I remembered seeing that scene. I just recently read the novel, so I wouldn't have know about it. Right after that Vito and Michael head into the garden.

Thats right,you also have the SAGA?Im wondering if its the only way you can watch that scene...

The movie has the meeting of Mike and the capos before the Vegas trip.

Question for the people who have the DVD:
What is the total running time of deleted scenes?
The Saga in total is 7 hours.
The original movies together is 6.(GF1---2:50/GF2---3:10)
So the Saga has one HOUR of deleted scenes.
What about the DVD?

A.I believe in the Barbershop.

Q.Who's Connie's Godfather?

Cicci is glimpsed briefly in the background in the scene where Michael is saying goodbye to Sonny prior to leaving for his fateful meeting with Sollozzo and McCluskey. He's also hanging around the piano in the montage when the family goes to the mattresses.
Connie's godfather is Altobello.
Q. What's the name of the NY judge who's at Michael's table in Havana on New Year's Eve?

A. Judge Demalco

Q. Sofia Coppola is not the only relative FFC has in the godfather movies.Who else?

His sister and his father.
Q. Which actor in the Trilogy was a sculptor, and had a museum dedicated to his work?

Also his mother(in all 3 movies) / his uncle and his granddaughter.

The actor / sculptor is Amerigo Tot - the one who played Michael's bodyguard in part II.

Q.How did Hyman Roth got his last name?

A: Young Clemenza asked him who is favorite person in the world was (in a deleted scene), and he said "Arnold Rothstein." So Vito said "Ok, your name will be Hyman Rothstein." I'm assuming Hyman shortened it to Roth sometime after.

Q: Where is producer Al Ruddy seen in The Godfather?

Is it at the wedding scene

A)How many cars were at the scene of Sonnys death in totel!

I'm roughly 90% sure that Ruddy was in the photograph with Don Barzini in the newspaper, when they say "Mobster Barzini Questioned in Underworld Fued."

I'm pretty sure there were three cars in the Sonny assassination scene (including the Corleone car that pulls up after he's dead).

What "league" did Al Ruddy have to deal with during production of The Godfather?

Yeah. You know, SC, after only one night of a good sleep I remembered it myself!

A. I'm not sure about the full name of that league, but it was something defending the rights of Italian-Americans.

Q. How many kids there are in the family photo taken at Connie's wedding?

JustMe, this is not a trivia question, I have to pause the movie and count

JustMe, the answer to your question is there are 5 children in the photograph at the wedding.

P.S Thanks, for the hard question lol jkjkjk.

My Question: What is the name of the movie Michael takes Kay to see at Christmas-time

Thanks Scarface out

You are very welcome.

A: The bells of St.Mary's
Q: For what sum of money did Puso sell his rights on The Godfather to Paramount?

$80k.
Q. What was the original title of the book?

It was Mafia, wasn't it?

What was Lenny Montana's (Luca Brasi) original profession before The Godfather?

Mafia
Correction, XXX, answer to yours is wrestler.

How long did Puzo work on the book?

Three years.
Q. What kind of car did Sonny drive in the film?

He drove a '41 Lincoln Continental, I believe.

What are Tessio, Vito, Sonny, Sollozo etc. drinking during Vito's meeting with Sollozo?

Anisette


Who was supposed to play Mary in GF III ?

Wynona Ryder.
Q. What kind of gun did Michael use to shoot Sollozzo and McCluskey?

Clemenza said it was loud one that couldn't be traced, but I don't think that's the right answer.

All I know is that it was a '22 with soft bullets.

Right, JustMe, your turn...

OK - How did Coppola find an actress to play Theresa Hagen?

Teri Livrano worked in Paramount's music dept.; a friend gave FFC her photo.
Q. Which NYC mob boss allowed James Caan to follow him and his guys around to learn their ways?

I'm pretty sure it was Carmine Persico, boss of the Colombo family.

What are the dates of Don Vito Corleone's two birthdays? (***NOTE*** For those unaware, Vito's birthdate on his tombstone in GF, and Sonny's rant during the flashback scene in GFII contradict each other, most likely a directorial mistake on FFC's behalf).

Don Corleone's two birthdays were December 7 (coda at end of GFII), and April 28 (his tombstone in GF).
Q: At which Havana hotel did Michael stay?
(Note to Don_C: Columbo family was correct, but it was Joe Columbo himself, not Persico, who let Caan hang out.)

I was going back and forth between Persico and Joe Colombo. I knew they were both involved with the film (indirectly), so my answer came down to guessing.

As for your's, I know that Hotel El Embajador was Roth's Hotel Capri and Casino, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the hotel Mike stayed in. I'll leave the question open until I know whether or not my answer is right.

Capri is correct. Your turn...

Ok.

What kind of car does Mike drive to Roth's house?

Ford? Custom 300?
If I'm right - What real health damage did Gianni Russo receive in his fight with James Caan?

Chipped elbow and two cracked ribs.
Q. How large, in acres, is The Mall?

5,6
Who were patronizing the real restaurant where Michael(Pacino) killed S& MC?

Try again: How big was The Mall in acres?

A. 5.6

Q. Which character appears in all 3 GF movies but is played by different actors??

Don Tommasino
What did Coppola break when shooting the wedding scene?

Would Anthony count as well?

The door in his office.
How did the production find Fredo?

A: John Cazale's childhood friend, Al Pacino, invited him to audition.

Q: How many attempts were made on Michael's life?

was it 4

GF1 in Sicily car bomb

GF 2-In Bedroom

GF3-At don's Meeting and Final scene

In Gf1 when Sollozo calls Sonny to say he has Tom Hostage-what does Sonny write on the wall!

8:00
What were the 3 things Brando had to do to get the role of Vito?

Wasn't it 8.30?

Nope I'm pretty sure its 8:00, the time the call comes in.

New Question

How old was the first Pope that died in GF3!

DSC' Question :

the 3 things brando did for the role :

- he stuffed his cheeks with cotton wool for the screen test.

- during filming, he wore an appliance made by a dentist

- imitated Frank Costello's voice.

Thats what you meant?

DE NIRO'S question :

The pope was 81.

Q: when do we see Rocco for the first time?

Rocco is in the back seat behind Clemenza and Paulie, on their way to whack Paulie. I'm pretty sure that's the first time we see him.

Q: Where do we see Sofia Coppola in The Godfather: Part II?

We see her on the boat with Vito Corleone and the other the immigrants coming to America, as it passes the statue of liberty.

Q. According to the posting on the home page section of this site, there are seven actors who appear in all three movies. There is Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Sofia Coppola, the guy who plays Neri, the guy who plays Don Tomassino, and Talia Shire. Who is the seventh?

Don Tomassino--the same guy

are you sure?

sophia copolla as carlo's baby in GF, some one mentioned she was in the boat in Gf2, then in GF3.
Also technically, Fredo played by cazale was in Gf3 as well. It was a flashback of hail Mary scene at the start.

Q - What did James Caan, Duvall ( and Brando too, once) do to each other for fun frequently during the shooting of GF? (clue - naughty stuff )

A> They mooned other cast members.


Q> What is the name of the town in Sicily where Kay got off the train?

Bagheria

What did the second pope in GF3 wish to be called!

A. Joahannes Paulus Primus (John Paul The First).

Q. What did Don Corleone do to make Enzo the baker such a loyal family friend?

He set it up with the government to give Enzo citizenship, so he could marry Nazorine's daughter.

Q: From the book: There was a story about Luca Brasi that was so horrific, that no one would tell it to Mike. Mike finally heard it during his stay in Sicily, from an old lady (I believe her name was Filomena). What was the story about?

A: Luca forcing Filomena to throw his newborn into the furnace

Q: Why Luca wanted her to do it?why he didnt do it himself?

A. I think it is because Luca thought it was unholy to kill an innocent baby, however he did not want the baby's race to be promulgated (it is unclear if this was Luca's baby by an Irish woman whom he later killed) so he made someone else, Filomena the midwife throw the baby in the furnace.

Q. What is the "other" story about Luca and the Capone gang which is told in the novel but not in the film?

A. Capone was going to send men from Chicago to teach Vito a lesson. Instead, Luca met them at the train, brought them to an abandoned warehouse. He hacked the first one to death with an ax, but the second one had swallowed his gag out of fright and his dismemberment was not necessary. Vito then sent Capone a message about the climate in NY being unhealthy for people from Naples, so he should stay away in the future.

Q. Where were the Pentangeli brothers born?

A. The Pentangeli brothers were born in a little two horse town in Sicily.

Q. What make of automobile was used in the scene where Apollonia was blown up?

Sorry, but I think you need the NAME of the town to continue....

Ok, be that way!!!!

A. Partinico, Sicily

Q. What make of car was used when Apollonia blew up?

Alfa Romeo?

Buick.

What two reasons did Vito Corleone have for forbidding Peter Clemenza and Salvatore Tessio becoming socially involved with one another?

He explained it to Tessio as conspiracy against the law, but actually he didn't want them to conspire against their Don. In turn he gave Tessio more independence in Brooklyn.

What was the name of newspaper in which the hit on Vito was reported?

Daily Mirror

Q)What is the name of the play that Tony stars in GF3(Easy)

A. Il Cavellria Rusticana (sp)
B. If Johnny Fontaine was Frank Sinatra, who would be the Woltz protege that Johnny made him look ridiculous with his olive oil voice and guinea charm?

Do you mean which starlet that Woltz was banging was taken away from Woltz by Johnny Fontane? If that is what you are asking, I would guess either Ava Gardner (Sinatra's love of his life) or possibly Marilyn Monroe.

~~ Lollie

Name the only 2 characters that appears in all 3 movies and is only played by 1 actor/actress

Name the only 2 characters that appears in all 3 movies and are only played by 1 actor/actress

It's Kay (Keaton) and Neri (can't remember his name)

What other role in The Godfather was James Caan considered for?

Michael Corleone
Why did FFC decide to call michael's son Anthony?

The child who played young Anthony in GFI was named Anthony. To make it easier on him, they stuck with his name, and thus, Michael's son was named Anthony.

Q: What's the relationship between the actor who played Anthony in GFI and the child who played him in GFII?

Brothers but I am not sure if I am right tell me so I can post a question

That's correct. Your turn.

What is the first thing we see michael eat, both the first thing we see him eat in our time and the first thing we see him eat in the Godfather world's time(earliest chronologically).

Godfather world- a grape at the winery
Our World- lasagna at Connies wedding

How many bills does Sonny throw down after smashing the mans camera?

At Connie's wedding he eats lasagna,
As a child he eats an olive.

Two bills DSC

How many shots were used to kill Paulie?

A. Two shots (to the head..."leave the gun, take the canolli").

Q. In GFIII when the Corleone family arrives at the Villa in Sicily, there is a band playing a tune. Who is the composer of the tune? (Hint it is a famous classical composer).

HINTand a Question: Ok boys and girls, I dont want you all hung up on this one like you were on Apollonia's car, so here's a hint...if this composer had been an American, his name would be Joe Green.

Question: Which opera is it from?

Ok, I don't want to be a party pooper.

It is from Act Three ofd Verdi's "Nabucco," and it is a tune often associated with Italian Nationalsim.

Q. What was Enzo's occupation?

A: Baker
Q: Whose idea was Kay's abortion(hint - neither Puzo nor Copolla)

HEY! ITS 24 HOURS GIVE US A HINT

Oops I am sorry, forgot to visit this thread. It was a relative of Copolla and "she" acted in all movies. I gave it away, right

OK the answer is Talia shire.
Someone start a new question.

(easy one)-Q: How did Don Tomassino became cripple?

Don Ciccio's bodyguard fired at him when they escaped with Vito

What else did Vito do in Sicily, according to the deleted scenes?

A: He murdered two of Don Ciccio's men, I'm assuming the ones who were chasing him down when he escaped as a boy.

Q: In reference to the lighting, what was different about the scene at Connie's wedding, where Mike is telling Kay about Luca Brasi?

He murdered two of Don Ciccio's former gunmen, who went in search for Vito Andolini, during 1900.

Who smuggled Vito Andolini out of the village of Corleone, using a cart being led by a donkey?

A> It is darker, shadier... not as sunny, and there are tight close-ups of their daces, and Keaton's face is further darkened by the shadow her hat casts across her face.


Q> Other than wedding cake what else were they serving to eat at Connie's wedding?

The answer you provided was incorrect. Please try again.

You're close! Not quite what I'm looking for. It actually wasn't sunny at all. The scene was filmed at night time, as opposed to the rest of the wedding scene being filmed during the day.

Your question still stands.

I have a beef with my husband...In the original Godfather film, how much was the studio boss' horse (that is doomed to lose it's head) worth? I say it was 10,000...help me bust his chops!~

$600,000. Go in peace...

I remember oranges, lasagna and wine in the film.
Novel mentions also liquors, long tables piled high with spicy food and gallon jugs of homemade wine.

Q. How many children did Genco have?

He had two daughters, I believe.

If so...

What's the difference between the "Baptism massacre" in the film, and the one in the book (in reference to deaths)?

He had three daughters.
The difference was that Cuneo and Stracci were not killed, as also the broad with Tattaglia, and two bodyguards and driver of Barzini's. Moe Greene was killed much earlier in the book.

What was growing in Vito's vegetable garden?

tomato

Q) how many grandchildren did vito have?( I don't know the answer btw )

Let's see...
2 from Mike, 2 from Connie, none from Fredo, 4 from Sonny, if we don't count doubtful bastards...

When do we first see Mike wearing a hat?

Hmmm. Is this a trick question? Doesnt he wear a cap in Sicily? I think so. I think the first hat is when he meets up with Kay in New Hampshire.

No, it's not correct. Try again.

The first time we see Mike wearing a hat is at Connie's wedding. He's wearing his Marine Corps cover.

What was Al Pacino sick with during the Cuban scenes, more specifically, the scene where he finds out Fredo is the traitor?

Diabetes?

I don't think he has any. Rather could be nerves.

He came down with a bad case of pnuemonia while filming the Cuban scenes. Not long after the "Superman" scene, he had to be rushed to the hospital, and he wasn't able to return to work for about three weeks. I was referring to Pacino, BTW, not the character Mike.

New Question:

Al Ruddy was the producer of The Godfather. What has been his latest achievement? (It's been VERY recent).

Wasnt he involved in Million Dollar Baby?

Yes, he was a co-producer in Million Dollar Baby! It's amazing that 32 years after his Oscar for producing Godfather, he still has enough left in his tank to win another Oscar. It's truly remarkable!

Your turn, dontomasso!

With precision, provide Clemenza's recipe for tomato sauce

"First, you add a little bit of oil. Then you fry some garlic. Then you put in your tomatoes, your tomato paste, get it to a boil, make sure it doesn't stick. Then you throw in your sausage and your meatballs. Add a little bit of wine. And a little bit of sugar. And thats my trick!" I'm pretty sure that's it. Correct me if I'm wrong.

You got it Don, except I am pretty sure he says "So it don't stick." Go ahead and post a question

Ok, lets see....

Q: During what scene did the studio decide they wanted to keep Al Pacino?

You are brutal, XX Don C. I think it was either the Sollozzo shooting or the scene where he says "I'll kill them both." Will await word from you before I post a question

Yes, it was a Sollozo scene. The studio was just unable to see what FFC and Puzo saw in Al Pacino. But after the Sollozo scene, their minds completely changed.

Your turn!

In GFII in the flashback scene, there is a mistake regarding the timing of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Michael joining the Marines. What is it?

Hint: It has to do with the time of day.

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor took place about 1:30 in the afternoon (New York time). That flashback scene could not have been later than 4:30 because it was still light out (note the light coming through the windows in the background) and sunset in the New York area at that time of year is 4:30 p.m. Its highly unlikely that Mike would have had time to enlist and have been back in time to attend Vito's party. The dead giveaway was Tessio's statement that 30,000 men enlisted that MORNING.

BINGO SC!! Please post a trivia question!!!

Q. According to the movie, on what day of the week did Vito die?

BTW - The correct answer to the earlier question about how many grandkids Vito had is "7" (not including bastards). Sonny had 4, Mike had 2 and Connie had ONE (her second was born AFTER Vito died).

SC- can u please give the answer since no one seems to know?

Note for everyone: lets make it a rule that after 24 hrs the answer must be given by its author...its the only way to prevent this game from getting stuck.

Vito died on July 29, 1955 (see his tombstone). It was a Friday.

SC Please post a question

Q: In Part II, when Vito first entered the U.S. (and saw the Statue of Liberty) name the ship he was on.

The Moshulu?

Ding Ding Ding .... we have a winner!

What are the names of the characters in the vaudeville show that Vito and Genco are watching when Genco tells Fanucci to sit down?

I know his name is Peppino, but I can't remember the girl's name. Maria???

You are close SB

I can hear her voice, "Pepino, una lettera per te," and I know she's the daughter of the guy who owns the theater and the girl that Genco has a crush on, but I don't know her name. I'm not sure if they ever mention it. Sorry, but I'm stumped. I only said Maria because it's a pretty common name for an Italian girl!!

YOU are close SB. Pepino is right. Here is a hint on the girl. She has the "female" version of the first name of one of the bad guys in GF I.

Donna Barzini? Donna Tattaglia? Virgilia Sollozzo? Paula? Sally Tessio? Carla??

Hey, why are so many of them named Donna??

Not a Donna....here's a hint...the make version of that name watched a plate of spaghetti hit the wall.

Must be Carlo - so, Carla??

yeah its Carla

What's the address of the GF compound?

110 Longfellow Ave

How old is Roth when he's celebrating his birthday?

was it 71 or 81

67

name at least one scene where Michael is wearing a hat

The scene where he reunites with kay after 1 maybe 2 years

Q)How many children did Connie have!

A: 2

Q: How many men were shouting in the streets; that no one should harbor Vito Andolini?

A)Again was it 2,i'll wait for reply

yeah that was neri in the movie - [it was richard bright] just watched the movie again - because of this quote

Next question??