What Happened In The Film The Godfather (1972)?

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    Who is the author of the godfather?

    • Mario Puzo
    • Albert S. Ruddy
    • Roger Ebert
    • Marlon Brando
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The Godfather is a crime film produced based on eponymous novel. The film was the highest-grossing film ever made. How well do you know this film? Take our quiz to prove your knowledge.

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  • 2. 
    Who is the director of the film? - ProProfs

    Who is the director of the film?

    • Marlo Brando

    • Michael Corleone

    • Francis Ford Coppola

    • Mario Puzo

    Correct Answer
    A. Francis Ford Coppola
    Explanation
    Francis Ford Coppola is the correct answer because he is a renowned film director known for directing the film "The Godfather." Marlo Brando and Michael Corleone are characters in the film, not the director. Mario Puzo is the author of the novel on which the film is based, but he is not the director.

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  • 3. 
    Which of these awards was won by this film? - ProProfs

    Which of these awards was won by this film?

    • Oscars for best picture

    • Best actor

    • Best adapted screenplay

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The film won all of the mentioned awards, which includes Oscars for best picture, best actor, and best adapted screenplay.

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  • 4. 
    Who was the godfather's wife? - ProProfs

    Who was the godfather's wife?

    • Connie

    • Carlo

    • Carmela

    • Simonetta

    Correct Answer
    A. Carmela
    Explanation
    Carmela is the correct answer because she was the wife of the godfather.

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  • 5. 
    The film was edited by which of the following persons? - ProProfs

    The film was edited by which of the following persons?

    • Gordon and Willis

    • Sterling and Hayden

    • John and Marley

    • William Reynolds and Peter Zinner

    Correct Answer
    A. William Reynolds and Peter Zinner
    Explanation
    William Reynolds and Peter Zinner are the correct answer because they are the individuals who edited the film. The question is asking for the names of the people responsible for editing the film, and out of the given options, William Reynolds and Peter Zinner are the only pair of names that fit this criteria.

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  • 6. 
    One of the following is the producer of the film? - ProProfs

    One of the following is the producer of the film?

    • James Caan

    • Mario Puzo

    • Robert Duvall

    • Albert S. Ruddy

    Correct Answer
    A. Albert S. Ruddy
    Explanation
    Albert S. Ruddy is the correct answer because a producer is responsible for overseeing the production of a film, including securing financing, hiring the cast and crew, and managing the overall production process. James Caan, Mario Puzo, and Robert Duvall are all actors who may have been involved in the film, but they are not typically responsible for the production aspects. Albert S. Ruddy, on the other hand, is a well-known film producer who has worked on various successful films, making him the most likely candidate for being the producer of the film in question.

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  • 7. 
    When was this film released? - ProProfs

    When was this film released?

    • March 15, 1972

    • January 23, 1972

    • July 20, 1972

    • April 30, 1972

    Correct Answer
    A. March 15, 1972
    Explanation
    The film was released on March 15, 1972.

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  • 8. 
    In what year did the U.S National Film Registry select the godfather for preservation? - ProProfs

    In what year did the U.S National Film Registry select the godfather for preservation?

    • 1998

    • 1990

    • 1994

    • 1986

    Correct Answer
    A. 1990
    Explanation
    In 1990, the U.S National Film Registry selected "The Godfather" for preservation.

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  • 9. 
    When was the final screenplay concluded? - ProProfs

    When was the final screenplay concluded?

    • March 29, 1971

    • August 20, 1971

    • September 10,1971

    • January 15,1971

    Correct Answer
    A. March 29, 1971
    Explanation
    The final screenplay was concluded on March 29, 1971.

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  • 10. 
    How much did Coppola agree to receive for directing the film? - ProProfs

    How much did Coppola agree to receive for directing the film?

    •  $125,000 and 6% of gross rentals

    • $120,000 and 10% of gross rentals

    • $100,000 and 15% of gross rentals

    • $150,000 and 10% of gross rentals

    Correct Answer
    A.  $125,000 and 6% of gross rentals
    Explanation
    Coppola agreed to receive $125,000 as a fixed amount for directing the film. In addition to this, he also agreed to receive 6% of the gross rentals of the film. This means that he would earn a percentage of the total revenue generated by the film through rentals. This combination of a fixed amount and a percentage of revenue ensures that Coppola is compensated both upfront and based on the success of the film.

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