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Italian-American Stars Trivia Quiz

The sons and daughters of Italy have made their marks in acting. How much do you know about them?

A multiple-choice quiz by mickeygreeneyes. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mickeygreeneyes

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,015

Updated
May 31 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what movie did Robert De Niro play Al Pacino's father? Hint

The Godfather

Raging Bull

The Godfather III

The Godfather II

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what movie did De Niro and Pacino FIRST appear together in a scene? Hint

Heat

The Godfather II

The Godfather

Jackie Brown

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Question 3 of 10

3. Besides De Niro, what actor or actress also appeared in all of the following: "Raging Bull", "Goodfellas", "Casino", and "A Bronx Tale"? Hint

Frank Vincent

Paul Sorvino

Lorraine Bracco

Joe Pesci

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what movie does Chazz Palminteri play the hit man who helps John Cusack write his play?

Answer: (Three Words; think Woody)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What actor played Al Pacino's brother in one movie and Robert de Niro's friend in another? Hint

Joe Pesci

Danny Aiello

Ray Liotta

John Cazale

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which of these movies did Robert De Niro NOT appear? Hint

The Godfather III

The Last Tycoon

Bang the Drum Slowly

Jackie Brown

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played Richard Dreyfuss's girlfriend's father in "Once Around"? Hint

Paul Sorvino

Danny Aiello

Marlon Brando

Henry Armetta

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did a bit part as a man answering questions in an alley in "A Civil Action"? Hint

Steve Buscemi

Al Pacino

Paul Sorvino

James Gandolfini

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who had the lead female role in "Goodfellas"? Hint

Catherine Scorsese

Edie Falco

Lorraine Bracco

Sofia Scicolone

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won an Oscar as the ditzy hooker in "The Mighty Aphrodite"?

Answer: (Full name or last name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what movie did Robert De Niro play Al Pacino's father?

Answer: The Godfather II

De Niro played Vito Corleone as a young man, when his son Michael was a baby. Pacino played Michael as a man, never appearing in the same scene as de Niro.

2. In what movie did De Niro and Pacino FIRST appear together in a scene?

Answer: Heat

Pacino as police detective Vincent Hanna chats in a diner with De Niro as criminal Neil Mc Cauley. The first movie where these two giants met. The electricity was overwhelming!

3. Besides De Niro, what actor or actress also appeared in all of the following: "Raging Bull", "Goodfellas", "Casino", and "A Bronx Tale"?

Answer: Joe Pesci

In "Bull", Joe played the sensible brother to de Niro's kooky Jake La Motta. In "Goodfellas", he was the loose cannon Tommy De Vito, so crazy even the mob guys were afraid of him. In "Casino", he was Nickie Santoro, De Niro's alleged protector who might have been even crazier than Tommy. In "Tale", he's a somewhat mysterious but dignified mob figure with only a little screen time.

4. In what movie does Chazz Palminteri play the hit man who helps John Cusack write his play?

Answer: Bullets over Broadway

Surprisingly, the crude-talking, rough-acting hood was a better playwright than professional playwright Cusack in Woody's movie. Palminteri's original first name was Calogero.

5. What actor played Al Pacino's brother in one movie and Robert de Niro's friend in another?

Answer: John Cazale

Cazale played Fredo in "The Godfather", also Pacino's partner in a bank robbery in "Dog Day Afternoon". He appeared as De Niro's friend in "The Deer Hunter" (1978). Sadly, he died of cancer before the movie was released.

6. In which of these movies did Robert De Niro NOT appear?

Answer: The Godfather III

Bobby was in "The Godfather II", but not "III". In "Drum", he was a major league catcher dying of leukemia. In "Tycoon", based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished novel, he starred as Monroe Stahr, big-time movie producer. In "Jackie Brown", he had a surprisingly small role as a crackhead ex-con who loses his temper and kills one of the major characters.

7. Who played Richard Dreyfuss's girlfriend's father in "Once Around"?

Answer: Danny Aiello

Dreyfuss plays a man marrying into an Italian family. He experiences some problems because he's Jewish, among other reasons.

8. Who did a bit part as a man answering questions in an alley in "A Civil Action"?

Answer: James Gandolfini

Before he had made his name as Tony Soprano, Jim had a short scene with John Travolta, who was gathering info for a lawsuit.

9. Who had the lead female role in "Goodfellas"?

Answer: Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine played Karen, Henry's Jewish wife. She also stars as psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi on "The Sopranos". The brilliant Edie Falco was in "Bullets over Broadway", "Private Parts", "Sweet Lorraine" and Cop Land". Sofia Scicolone is Sophia Loren's real name. Catherine Scorsese is the mother of Martin. She appears briefly in "Goodfellas" as Tommy's mom, also in one scene in "Casino".

10. Who won an Oscar as the ditzy hooker in "The Mighty Aphrodite"?

Answer: Mira Sorvino

Mira is the daughter of Paul Sorvino (Paulie in "Goodfellas"). She also starred with Lisa Kudrow in "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion".

Source: Author mickeygreeneyes

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