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Music and Film: Music in Film Gangster Films

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of music used in film gangster films.
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Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 1972 film "The Godfather"?

  1. Speak Softly, Love

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Speak Softly, Love is the main theme of the film and is used throughout the film.

Who composed the score for the 1983 film "Scarface"?

  1. Giorgio Moroder

  2. Ennio Morricone

  3. John Williams

  4. James Horner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Giorgio Moroder composed the score for Scarface, which is known for its electronic and synth-heavy sound.

Which song is used as the theme song for the 1990 film "Goodfellas"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rags to Riches by Tony Bennett is used as the theme song for Goodfellas and is heard throughout the film.

Who composed the score for the 1994 film "Pulp Fiction"?

  1. Quentin Tarantino

  2. John Travolta

  3. Samuel L. Jackson

  4. Ennio Morricone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ennio Morricone composed the score for Pulp Fiction, which is known for its eclectic mix of genres and styles.

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 2007 film "American Gangster"?

  1. I Put a Spell on You

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone is used in the opening credits of American Gangster.

Who composed the score for the 2019 film "The Irishman"?

  1. Robbie Robertson

  2. Ennio Morricone

  3. John Williams

  4. James Horner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robbie Robertson composed the score for The Irishman, which is known for its use of traditional Irish music.

Which song is used as the theme song for the 2020 film "The Gentlemen"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones is used as the theme song for The Gentlemen.

Who composed the score for the 1971 film "The French Connection"?

  1. Don Ellis

  2. Ennio Morricone

  3. John Williams

  4. James Horner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Don Ellis composed the score for The French Connection, which is known for its use of jazz and funk.

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 1995 film "Casino"?

  1. I Put a Spell on You

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone is used in the opening credits of Casino.

Who composed the score for the 2002 film "Road to Perdition"?

  1. Thomas Newman

  2. Ennio Morricone

  3. John Williams

  4. James Horner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thomas Newman composed the score for Road to Perdition, which is known for its use of classical and jazz elements.

Which song is used as the theme song for the 2013 film "American Hustle"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones is used as the theme song for American Hustle.

Who composed the score for the 1988 film "The Untouchables"?

  1. Ennio Morricone

  2. John Williams

  3. James Horner

  4. Danny Elfman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ennio Morricone composed the score for The Untouchables, which is known for its use of classical and jazz elements.

Which song is featured in the opening credits of the 1997 film "L.A. Confidential"?

  1. I Put a Spell on You

  2. The Godfather Waltz

  3. Main Title

  4. Sicilian Pastorale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone is used in the opening credits of L.A. Confidential.

Who composed the score for the 2007 film "No Country for Old Men"?

  1. Carter Burwell

  2. Ennio Morricone

  3. John Williams

  4. James Horner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carter Burwell composed the score for No Country for Old Men, which is known for its use of minimalist and atmospheric soundscapes.

Which song is used as the theme song for the 2012 film "Django Unchained"?

  1. Rags to Riches

  2. Layla

  3. Sunshine of Your Love

  4. Gimme Shelter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones is used as the theme song for Django Unchained.

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