Characters
Plot
Film Techniques
Quotes
Context
100

What is Terry's last name?

Malloy.

100

Who dies in the beginning of the film?

Joey Doyle

100
Background music is an example of what kind of sound?

Non-diegetic sound

100

Finish Father Barry's quote: "Dropping a sling on Kayo Dugan because he was ready to spill his guts tomorrow...

...that's a crucifixion."

100

In what decade is the film set?

1950s

200

Who is referred to as "a butcher in a camel hair coat"?

Charley Malloy

200

Who reveals "39 pages" of the mob's "operation"?

Kayo Dugan

200
What camera shot is used in the cab scene?

Mid-shot.

200

What does Tommy say to Terry after killing his birds?

"A pigeon for a pigeon."

200

What is the director's full name?

Elia Kazan

300

What is Edie studying to be?

A teacher.

300

How does Kayo Dugan die?

The mob drop crates of whisky on him.

300

A camera that is below the subject being filmed but pointing up towards them is called what?

Low angle shot

300

Finish the quote: "Conscience...

...that stuff will drive ya nuts." (Terry)

300

Where is the film set?

Hoboken, New Jersey

400

Name two of Johnny Friendly's goons (aside from Charley and Terry).

Tillio, Big Mac, Skins, J.P., Truck.

400

What motivates Terry to testify against the mob?

The death of his brother Charley?

400
Which character(s) have Joey's jacket after his death?

Kayo and Terry.

400

Finish the quote (Edie): "Shouldn't everybody...

...care about everybody else?"

400

"Maybe he could sing but he couldn't fly." What does the word "sing" mean in the film?

Inform, squeal, dob, give information to the police etc.

500

What is Johnny Friendly's real name?

Michael J. Skelly

500

Why did Terry's boxing career end?

The mob made him take a dive so they could bet against him.

500

What camera angle is used for most of Father Barry's crucifixion speech and why?

A low angle shot - this is to make him seem more admirable, holy, and impressive and he tries to rally the longshoremen.

500

Finish the whole quote: "You don't understand Charley. I coulda...

...had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it."
500
Father Barry says, "You think I'm just a gravy train rider with a turned around collar." What does this mean?

A "gravy train rider" is someone who has it very easy. The "turned around collar" refers to him being a priest.

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