“You talk about vengeance. Is vengeance gonna bring your son back to you? Or my boy to me? I forgo the vengeance of my son. But I have selfish reasons. My youngest son was forced to leave this country because of this Sollozzo business. All right, now I have to make arrangements to bring him back here safely, cleared of all these false charges. But I'm a superstitious man. And if some unlucky accident should befall him, if he should get shot in the head by a police officer, or if he should hang himself in his jail cell, or if he's struck by a bolt of lightning, then I'm going to blame some of the people in this room. And that I do not forgive. But, that aside, let me say that I swear, on the souls of my grandchildren, that I will not be the one to break the peace we have made here today.” - Vito Corleone
Barzini played it smooth, but he gave himself away. He was the dominant one in the room--the one that sat at the head of the table, the one that moderated and directed the dialogue, the one who was not only allowed to make jokes but got polite laughter from everyone else for it. Barzini was setting himself up to be the next Corleone--and the Don saw it.
That scene is a lesson on strategy and negotiation. Don Corleone knew he would be pressured to give in to the drugs business and he took that opportunity to arrange the safe return of Michael, which was his sole purpose all along. I’ve watched this movie hundreds of times and it never ceases to teach me something new. What a masterpiece!
Don Corleone was a man of honor. He kept his word in that he didn't break the peace. Ironically it was his baby boy Michael, the one whom Vito wanted brought home from exile safely, who would become Vito's avenging angel...the one who broke the peace and reaffirmed the Corleone's underworld dominance. 'The Godfather' is simply a work of cinematic brilliance.
Vito Corleone's stance on drugs paralleled that of a lot of bosses in the real Mafia. There was no moral reason, just self preservation. What Vito said came true, drugs really did destroy the Mafia.
A lot of people have written about how Brazni revealed his part in the War during this meeting. But a moment I truly enjoy is after Vito gives his speech about how he’ll keep the peace and forgo vengeance barring any actions against Michael, you see the look of respect Tattalgia has on his face for Vito where as Brazni looks sour at Vito’s charisma.
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Lol when you realize Brando was just 47 yrs old here playing a role of a wise old man. Acting with real old actors... Acting masterclass!
Just imagine the self control Vito must've had..having to sit and negotiate and look your son's murderer in the face
“You talk about vengeance. Is vengeance gonna bring your son back to you? Or my boy to me? I forgo the vengeance of my son. But I have selfish reasons. My youngest son was forced to leave this country because of this Sollozzo business. All right, now I have to make arrangements to bring him back here safely, cleared of all these false charges. But I'm a superstitious man. And if some unlucky accident should befall him, if he should get shot in the head by a police officer, or if he should hang himself in his jail cell, or if he's struck by a bolt of lightning, then I'm going to blame some of the people in this room. And that I do not forgive. But, that aside, let me say that I swear, on the souls of my grandchildren, that I will not be the one to break the peace we have made here today.” - Vito Corleone
I'm not Italian, but this reminds me of my family whenever we have large dinners. It's like everyone has a hidden agenda.
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man." My favorite quote of Don Corleone.
Barzini played it smooth, but he gave himself away. He was the dominant one in the room--the one that sat at the head of the table, the one that moderated and directed the dialogue, the one who was not only allowed to make jokes but got polite laughter from everyone else for it. Barzini was setting himself up to be the next Corleone--and the Don saw it.
The way Brando says "...or if he's struck by a bolt of lightning..." and only slightly bites off the words for unmistakeable emphasis is excellent.
"Tattaglia is a pimp. He never could have outfought Santino".... There´s just so much respect for his dead son in that phrase... it makes me cry.
The best part is when Vito Corleone explains what will happen if Michael is harmed.
"I will not be the one to break the peace we've made here today". In the back of his head "It'll be my son"
That scene is a lesson on strategy and negotiation. Don Corleone knew he would be pressured to give in to the drugs business and he took that opportunity to arrange the safe return of Michael, which was his sole purpose all along. I’ve watched this movie hundreds of times and it never ceases to teach me something new. What a masterpiece!
Don Corleone was a man of honor. He kept his word in that he didn't break the peace. Ironically it was his baby boy Michael, the one whom Vito wanted brought home from exile safely, who would become Vito's avenging angel...the one who broke the peace and reaffirmed the Corleone's underworld dominance. 'The Godfather' is simply a work of cinematic brilliance.
Vito Corleone's stance on drugs paralleled that of a lot of bosses in the real Mafia. There was no moral reason, just self preservation. What Vito said came true, drugs really did destroy the Mafia.
This scene always gave me chills, the acting was at such a level that it actually felt like we were sitting in on a meeting of all the mafia heads
A lot of people have written about how Brazni revealed his part in the War during this meeting. But a moment I truly enjoy is after Vito gives his speech about how he’ll keep the peace and forgo vengeance barring any actions against Michael, you see the look of respect Tattalgia has on his face for Vito where as Brazni looks sour at Vito’s charisma.
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Im a huge Pacino fan. But No one on this planet will out act Brando in this movie. Ever.
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"Mention it, don't insist"- Wise words from don Vito.
Brando had the best of both: As a young man, his eyes melted women. As an older man, when he spoke, every other man listened.