The Godfather trilogy is among the most popular franchise to grace the big and little screens. These iconic movies gave us memorable quotes such as, “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” and “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” There were also impeccable performances from a talented cast.
In fact, those who love these movies understand how truly iconic it was to see Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and more depict the lives of crime families and mob bosses. Although the family commits crimes throughout the films, you find yourself rooting for the Corleones, hoping they always come out on top. So, if you are a fan of the Godfather movies or simply love trivia questions, test your knowledge with these fun Godfather trivia questions!
To compile a list of trivia questions for the Godfather movies, 24/7 Tempo consulted and reviewed several entertainment sites, forums, and YouTube clips in order to gather the important moments from the movies. (Read the most memorable quotes from the Godfather trilogy.)
Who asks Don Vito Corleone for a favor during the opening scene of “The Godfather”?
Answer: Amerigo Bonasera
In “The Godfather,” which Corleone child is getting married in the opening scenes?
Answer: Connie Corleone
Who said “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse”?
Answer: Don Vito Corleone
What are the names of Vito Corleone’s three biological sons?
Answer: Michael, Fredo, and Santino
Who was informally adopted into the Corleone family?
Answer: Tom Hagen
Who is the baker who sees Don Corleone in the hospital?
Answer: Enzo
Who says, “I hope that their first child be a masculine child.”
Answer: Luca Brasi
Who says, “Mr. Corleone never asks a second favor once he’s refused the first, understood?”
Answer: Tom Hagen
What is put in the Hollywood producer’s bed after he refuses Mr. Corleone’s favor?
Answer: A severed horse head
What was in the package that was delivered to the Corleone, letting them know that Luca Brasi was dead?
Answer: A fish wrapped in a bulletproof vest
Who said “I don’t like violence, Tom. I’m a businessman. Blood is a big expense.”
Answer: Virgil Sollozzo
How did Michael find out that his father had been shot?
Answer: He saw it in a newspaper.
What is the name of Connie and Carlo’s son to whom Michael is the godfather?
Answer: Michael Francis Rizzi
Michael’s first wife, Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone, asks him to teach her something. What is it?
Answer: To drive a car
Who is Michael’s girlfriend at the beginning of the movie?
Answer: Kay Adams
Who plays Kay Adams?
Answer: Diane Keaton
Where did Michael disappear to after the restaurant shootings?
Answer: Sicily, Italy
What business does Don Corleone not want to get involved in?
Answer: Narcotics
Who says “Can you get me off the hook, Tom? For old times’ sake?”
Answer: “Sally” Tessio
Who betrayed Sonny to Barzini?
Answer: Carlo Rizzi
When Vito Corleone lived in Sicily during “The Godfather Part II,” what was his last name?
Answer: Andolini
What was young Vito Andolini’s brother’s name?
Answer: Paolo
Fredo had pneumonia as a child; what did they use to get rid of the “poison?”
Answer: A flame with a cup for a suction.
Young Vito Corleone had to be quarantined when he first entered America. Why?
Answer: He had smallpox.
Who is trying to kill Michael throughout “The Godfather Part II?”
Answer: Hyman Roth
Who did young Vito Corleone kill that earned him respect and the ability to rise in the ranks?
Answer: The mobster Don Fanucci
How long was Vito Corleone in quarantine as a boy?
Answer: Three months
What year did Vito come to Ellis Island?
Answer: 1901
Who does Michael tell that Hyman Roth is trying to have him killed?
Answer: Frank Pentangeli
What award does Michael say he was given after serving in the military?
Answer: A Navy Cross
Why was Young Vito fired from the grocery store?
Answer: So Fanucci’s nephew could work there.
Fanucci wants young Vito and his friends to pay him “as a sign of respect.” How much does he want?
Answer: $200 each
Who introduced Carlo Rizzi and Connie Corleone to one another?
Answer: Sonny, her brother
What did Kay do that Michael cannot forgive her for?
Answer: She aborted their child.
Why was Michael upset about Kay’s abortion?
Answer: The baby was a boy and he saw it as a sign of betrayal.
Who is responsible for the death of Vito Corleone’s father and brother?
Answer: Don Francesco Ciccio
Who plays young Vito Corleone?
Answer: Robert De Niro
In “The Godfather Part III” who is Vincent Mancini?
Answer: The illegitimate child of Santino Corleone.
Who is Vincent Mancini’s mother?
Answer: Lucy Mancini (She was seen sneaking away with Sonny at Connie’s wedding in the first film.)
Who was the original actress cast to play Mary Corleone?
Answer: Winona Ryder
Who says, “I don’t hate you, Michael. I dread you.”
Answer: Kay
How was Don Lucchesi killed in the film?
Answer: With eyeglasses
Don Altobello was godfather to who?
Answer: Connie Corleone
What are the names of Tom Hagen’s sons?
Answer: Andrew and Frank
Michael Corleone’s son drops out of law school to pursue which profession?
Answer: A career in Opera.
What illness does Michael Corleone have in “The Godfather Part III”?
Answer: Diabetes
How is Don Altobello killed?
Answer: He is poisoned.
Who gives Don Altobello the cannoli that ultimately kills him?
Answer: Connie, his goddaughter
How does Michael Corleone die?
Answer: He passes away while sitting in a chair outside Sicily.
How did Mary Corleone die?
Answer: A bullet meant for Michael accidentally hit her. (Do you love movies about the mobster life? Here are the highest-rated mafia films of all time.)