Are You A True Expert Of Francis Ford Coppola And His Films? Take Our Quiz To Find Out!

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Very few directors can claim a spot on the top of filmmaking's Mount Rushmore — but Francis Ford Coppola definitely can. During the course of his almost five-decade career, he created box office blockbusters and artistic masterpieces alike. 

His works, such as The Godfather trilogy, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation are constantly ranked among the best films ever made. Many members of his family who share his passion for cinema, such as his daughter Sofia Coppola, went on to follow in his footsteps and become universally recognized as well. 

The world of Coppola's craft is truly an infinite sea of cinematic greatness. Can you navigate it? How well do you know Coppola and his iconic films? Take our quiz to find out!


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Francis Coppola Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Tom Hagen is a character in the Godfather film series. He is Corleone's lawyer and an unofficial Family member. What actor portrays him?

  • A
    James Caan
  • B
    Marlon Brando
  • C
    Robert Duvall
  • D
    Al Pacino

Question 2

Finian's Rainbow, Coppola's second feature film received two Academy Award nominations. Do you know what famous dance actor stars in it?

  • A
    Mickey Rooney
  • B
    Cole Porter
  • C
    Fred Astaire
  • D
    Gene Kelly

Question 3

Rumble Fish focuses on the connection between a man named the Motorcycle Boy, a renowned former gang leader seeking a more tranquil existence, and his younger brother, Rusty James, a teenager aspiring to be as feared as his brother. What actor portrays Rusty?

  • A
    Rob Lowe
  • B
    Mickey Rourke
  • C
    Matt Dillon
  • D
    C. Thomas Howell

Question 4

Sofia Coppola, the daughter of Francis Coppola, is a screenwriter and director. Her 2003 film starring Bill Murray was produced by her father. What's it called?

  • A
    Marie Antoinette
  • B
    Lost in Translation
  • C
    The Virgin Suicides
  • D
    The Beguiled

Question 5

The American comedy and drama film Peggy Sue Got Married was created in 1986 by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Kathleen Turner as a woman on the verge of divorce. Do you know where is she transported in the film?

  • A
    Back to when she met her husband
  • B
    Back to her childhood
  • C
    Back to her high school years
  • D
    Back to when she was pregnant

Question 6

Apocalypse Now chronicles Captain Willard who's on a mission to kill Colonel Kurtz, a commander who's facing murder charges and is considered to be mentally ill. When was it released?

  • A
    1979
  • B
    1989
  • C
    1969
  • D
    1999

Question 7

This 1974 Coppola film centers on a surveillance specialist who confronts a moral choice when his recordings indicate a possible murder. What's the name of the film?

  • A
    Apocalypse Now
  • B
    The Outsiders
  • C
    Bram Stoker's Dracula
  • D
    The Conversation

Question 8

Diane Keaton is known for her eccentric personality and fashion sense. She starred in the famous Woody Allen film Annie Hall. But do you know what character she played in The Godfather series?

  • A
    Talia
  • B
    Kay
  • C
    Apollonia
  • D
    Morgana

Question 9

THX 1138 is a 1971 American film produced by Coppola. The film is set in a dystopian future in which the population is ruled by android police and forced to take anti-emotional medication. Who directed this film?

  • A
    Harrison Ford
  • B
    J.J. Abrams
  • C
    Steven Spielberg
  • D
    George Lucas

Question 10

This gothic film was directed and produced by Coppola. It has an amazing cast including Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, and Anthony Hopkins. What's it called?

  • A
    Nosferatu
  • B
    Frankenstein
  • C
    Rebecca
  • D
    Bram Stoker's Dracula

Question 11

The Godfather Part II explores two parallel dramas: one picks up the story of Michael, the new Don of the Corleone family, and the prequel portion follows his father Vito from his Sicilian childhood. How many Academy Awards did this film win?

  • A
    Two
  • B
    One
  • C
    Four
  • D
    Three

Question 12

Coppola was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Carmine Coppola and Italia Coppola. Why was he given the middle name "Ford"?

  • A
    In honor of his grandfather
  • B
    In honor of the hospital he was born in
  • C
    In honor of John Ford
  • D
    In honor of Henry Ford

Question 13

The Outsiders is a 1983 coming-of-age film directed by Coppola. The film is an adaptation of S.E. Hinton's book of the same name. Where is the story set?

  • A
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • B
    New York, New York
  • C
    Chicago, Illinois
  • D
    Boston, Massachusetts

Question 14

With the release of The Godfather, Coppola's status as an A-list director was established. But he had won an Oscar before. For what 1970 film did he receive the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay?

  • A
    The Outsiders
  • B
    Apocalypse Now
  • C
    Patton
  • D
    The Rain People

Question 15

This 1982 musical was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred Frederic Forrest, Teri Garr, and Raul Julia. Do you know its name?

  • A
    Song and Dance
  • B
    Bring Back Birdie
  • C
    One from the Heart
  • D
    Les Miserables

Question 16

Francis Ford Coppola was a pioneer of the New Hollywood filmmaking movement and is generally regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. What's the name of his debut film?

  • A
    The Rain People
  • B
    Finian's Rainbow
  • C
    Dementia 13
  • D
    Patton

Question 17

The Godfather is one of the most iconic gangster movies. It redefined filmmaking and was loved by both the audience and the critics. How many Academy Awards did the first part win?

  • A
    Two
  • B
    Four
  • C
    One
  • D
    Three

Question 18

The Rain People is Coppola's 1959 film. It stars Shirley Knight, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. Do you remember the name of Shirley Knight's character?

  • A
    Kay
  • B
    Sherri
  • C
    Roxanne
  • D
    Natalie

Question 19

The Cotton Club was released in 1984 and it focuses on a Harlem jazz club in the '30s. The film's soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance. Who wrote it?

  • A
    Hans Zimmer
  • B
    John Williams
  • C
    Ennio Morricone
  • D
    John Barry

Question 20

This 1982 film was directed by both Wim Wenders and Francis Ford Coppola. It stars Frederic Forrest as a detective who becomes entangled in a mystery that is eerily similar to one of his own. What's the name of the film?

  • A
    Devil in a Blue Dress
  • B
    The Maltese Falcon
  • C
    The State of Things
  • D
    Hammet

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