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      What’s Your Gangster Movie IQ?

      What’s Your Gangster Movie IQ?
      Movies · Trivia / IQ

      By BrainFall Staff - Updated: October 21, 2015

      We’re going to make you an offer you can’t refuse: We give you the quote, you name the gangster and the movie. You do this right, you’ll be a made man. Do it wrong, and…

      What’s Your Gangster Movie IQ?

      Are you the shadowy figure in the corner booth of the smoky speakeasy? Maybe you're the tough-talking, heart-of-gold type with a penchant for fedoras. The world of gangster movies comes with its own honor code, sharp suits, and an arsenal of quotable lines. With fedoras tipped low over smirking faces and machine guns blazing, gangster films have captured the imagination of audiences for decades. They not only delve into the underbelly of society but also portray complex characters who sometimes make us question our morals. It's time to lay your cards on the table and find out just how deep your knowledge runs. Do you know your Corleones from your Sopranos, or your Tommy guns from your violin cases?

      A dimly lit, smoke-filled room with a poker table, whiskey bottles, and a Tommy gun on the table. Men in fedoras and pinstripe suits play cards

      Let's find out if your gangster movie cred is as bulletproof as the limousines in "The Godfather" or if it goes down like so many snitches in cement shoes. Do you feel you can run the rackets, or would you just be another henchman in the background? Probing questions await to test your savvy on cinema's most notorious racketeers, from the grandiose kingpins to the morally ambiguous anti-heroes who navigate a world of crime. CHANNEL YOUR INNER GANGSTER MOVIE BUFF and take the quiz that reveals which classic movie gangster you are. So brush up on your mobster lingo, straighten your tie, and don't forget—it's not personal, it's strictly business.

      Gangster Flick Fundamentals

      A dimly lit alley, with a lone streetlight casting shadows. Graffiti-covered walls and a vintage car parked nearby. A sense of mystery and danger in the air

      Think you've got what it takes to be a gangster movie buff? Well, hold onto your fedoras and keep your Tommy guns at bay. It's time to strut through the cinematic underworld and figure out if you're a wise guy or just a stool pigeon when it comes to gangster film knowledge.

      The Golden Age of Gangster Films

      During the Prohibition-era, the silver screen was ablaze with actors like James Cagney flipping the bird to the law in classics like The Public Enemy. This era crafted the gangster film archetype: tough-talking hoodlums and the rise and fall of ambitious crime bosses. Ever seen a tommy gun spit lead in a smoky speakeasy? That's the bread and butter of the Golden Age.

      Modern Menaces and Cinematic Mafias

      Fast forward to the era of color film and complex character studies, and voilà, you're eye-to-eye with the modern mafia. It's not just about violence; it's psychological. Think of the slow-burn intensity of Film Noir, or let's say the cocaine-fueled mania of De Palma's Scarface. You're not just watching a flick; you're getting a front-row seat to crime's seductive and explosive power.

      Quiz Corner: Test Your Might

      Alright, hotshot, it's quiz time! Pop a squat and show off those smarts. Remember White Heat? Was it just another gangster film, or did it redefine the genre? And if you call yourself a fan, you'd better know your Mafia from your Cosa Nostra. Lock and load, because it's time to take the ultimate gangster movie quiz! Are you the Don of Gangster flicks, or will you be sleeping with the fishes? Only one way to find out!

      Iconic Roles and Epic Tales

      Prepare to take a ride through the gritty streets and the luxurious enclaves of power, as we explore the monumental characters and grand narratives that have defined gangster cinema.

      Chronicles of Crime Bosses

      Immerse yourself in the world where crime pays until the final act. Denzel Washington transforms into the paramount crime lord Frank Lucas in American Gangster, a Ridley Scott masterpiece. On the flip side, Jack Nicholson mesmerizes as the Boston kingpin Costello in Scorsese's The Departed. Scorsese, a virtuoso of the genre, also spotlights the ascent of small-time crooks to mafioso stardom in Mean Streets.

      • Martin Scorsese's mafia tales:
        • Mean Streets: The rise of young mobsters in New York City
        • The Departed: Double lives and dual loyalties in Boston

      Hoods and Their Neighborhoods

      Venture into the domains of the country's most notorious gangsters. Los Angeles and New York City act as the backdrop for the bloody battlefields and opulent offices where mob drama plays out. You've seen Robert De Niro command the screen as Italian hoodlum in various roles, from a cunning gangster in Casino to the legendary Al Capone in The Untouchables, with Kevin Costner and Sean Connery in tow. And let's not forget Al Pacino's portrayal of Michael Corleone that echoes through the halls of movie greatness.

      • Defining gangster locales:
        • New York City: Home turf of ruthless mafiosos
        • Los Angeles: The sun-drenched facade of organized crime
        • Boston: Where the underworld meets the Irish charm

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      Question 1/10

      “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.”

      • Henry Hill – Goodfellas
      • Tre Styles – Boyz n the Hood
      • Mr. Brown – Reservoir Dogs
      • Carlito Brigante – Carlito’s Way
      Question 2/10

      “I’m gonna get medieval on your ass.”

      • Al Capone – The Untouchables
      • Michael Cheritto – Heat
      • Tony Montana – Scarface
      • Marcellus Wallace – Pulp Fiction
      Question 3/10

      “You try to get something to eat around here and some son-of-a-bitch comes up to you with a meat cleaver.”

      • Clyde Barrow – Bonnie and Clyde
      • Tommy DeVito – Goodfellas
      • Manny Ribera – Scarface
      • J.J. Gittes – Chinatown
      Question 4/10

      “There are many things my father taught me here in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”

      • Lefty Ruggiero – Donnie Brasco
      • Mr. White – Reservoir Dogs
      • Michael Corleone – The Godfather Part II
      • Frank Costello – The Departed
      Question 5/10

      “If there’s one thing this last week has taught me, it’s better to have a gun and not need it than to need a gun and not have it.”

      • Butch Coolidge - Pulp Fiction
      • Clarence Worley - True Romance
      • Vincent Mancini - The Godfather Part III
      • Bugsy Siegel - Bugsy
      Question 6/10

      "What do you mean I’m funny?"

      • Jules Winnfield – Pulp Fiction
      • Tony Russo – Married to the Mob
      • Tommy DeVito – Goodfellas
      • Nicky Santoro – Casino
      Question 7/10

      “I always tell the truth. Even when I lie.”

      • Paulie – Donnie Brasco
      • Luca Brasi – The Godfather
      • Tony Montana – Scarface
      • Buck Barrow – Bonnie and Clyde
      Question 8/10

      “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist.”

      • Tom Hagen – The Godfather
      • Sonny LoSpecchio – A Bronx Tale
      • Don Michael Corleone – The Godfather Part III
      • Verbal Kint – The Usual Suspects
      Question 9/10

      “A guy told me one time, ‘Don’t let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.’"

      • Neil McCauley – Heat
      • Michael Sullivan – The Road to Perdition
      • Mr. Brown – Reservoir Dogs
      • Benny Blanco – Carlito’s Way
      Question 10/10

      “A wise guy’s always right; even when he’s wrong, he’s right.”

      • Frank Lopez – Scarface
      • Frank Nitti – The Untouchables
      • Lefty Ruggiero – Donnie Brasco
      • Vincent Vega – Pulp Fiction
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