Asked by Mohanad Rayyan on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following were reasons Paramount ultimately approached Francis Ford Coppola to direct The Godfather?

A) A-list talent turned down the film.
B) Coppola's screenplay for Patton had won an Academy Award.
C) Coppola was Italian and the studio was concerned about angering the Italian American community with a mobster movie.
D) all of the above

Italian American

A citizen of the United States of American descent who has Italian ancestry, contributing to the cultural and social fabric of American society.

Academy Award

Prestigious awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence in cinematic achievements.

Paramount

An American film studio and a major player in Hollywood, known for its extensive history, iconic logo, and contribution to cinema over the decades.

  • Identify primary auteurs behind the reinvigoration of Hollywood in the late 20th century and their key contributions.
  • Recognize the influence of external societal and cultural factors on the filmmaking trends of the 1960s and 1970s.
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Ashley Brent3 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the above reasons were factors in why Paramount ultimately approached Francis Ford Coppola to direct The Godfather. A-list talent had passed on the project, Coppola had won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Patton, and his Italian heritage was seen as a potential asset in navigating the sensitive subject matter of the film.