Do me a favor: NEVER change the background music in these videos. It's perfect and one of the essential components I love to set the mood for these informative/amazing videos.
True, maybe the veal’s reputation of being the best in the city meant the restaurant always had it on the grill ready to serve up simply because of high demand.
In the novel Michael was sad when it was revealed that Tessio was the traitor. Tessio had been like an uncle to Michael. It wasn't easy for Michael to order the hit on Tessio.
True, although when he made up his mind on it there was no dissuading him from his decision, in the Puzo novel just before the Five Family massacre Tom had asked Michael if there was any way that Tessio could be spared and Michael basically told him “No chance.”
@@cha5 final explanation is found in final chapter, conversation between Kay and Hagen. Tessio, Fabricio Carlo could not be forgiven bc they posed danger to the family.... " Men can be forgiven but they don't forgive themselves.If he kept them alive he would be neglecting duty to Kay kids, and his entire family ".....
This analysis is on the money. In my work as a lawyer I have found the art of concealing one's intentions to be critical to success. This often means saying or doing less than your clients think is appropriate. I have to counsel them to be patient and see how my silence - the poker face - will benefit them in the long run.
And the best lawyers always maintain objectivity, e.g. it didn't matter if their clients were wrong or right, whether or not they were really guilty. I "practiced" civil law for roughly 2.5y. None of that mattered to me bc I was a document jockey. I always tried not to reveal how pissed off I was at partners, especially when they had ME doing the work of a paralegal they were banging. If any mistakes, my fault. If it was flawless, their ditz got the credit.
Critically broken down and most expertly explained Culture Mafia. The key error was Barzini's, when he revealed himself at the meeting, his fate was sealed. These videos are brilliant, truly my type of thing.
The key to this law is knowing in advance what your adversary wants to see from you, and giving it to them through the cherry on top of your own authentic emotions. That way when you pull the rug out it sideswipes them. Play to their prejudices. This is why information is extremely important.
Yeah, when Michael killed Sollozo, he had already killed 20+ men in WWII. Not to say that he was trained as a Marine, the elite of the USA armed forces.
From my perspective they would’ve never anticipated Michael to kill both Solozzo and the crooked police chief. Michael was also set apart from the family business, so they hoped to manipulate him.
Many in the underworld didn’t give a flip about those serving in the military or respect them. It wasn’t real life or business, it was a contract to sign your life away for your country. And of course Sonny said your country ain’t your blood.
@@powerdriller4124but as Sonny said, (I heavily paraphrase here) you don’t just lull someone from far away like it’s a game, you’ve got to go right up to them and blow their brains out and prepare to get said brains all over your nice suit. But Michael obviously proved Sonny wrong
He was ruthless against anyone who attacked his family... " everything he did, he did it for his family and in the end he destroyed his family "....Coppolas words
Michael was always ruthless, the Crime Family just gave Michael an outlet to be a ruthless SOB in that world. Michael would have been a ruthless legitimate businessman or a ruthless politician
Not really the entire meeting was controlled by sollozzo up until Michael came out the bathroom. Michael sat where they wanted him to sit by the leaving that seat open. But I’m sure in fact sollozzo chose that seat so he could see the door.
It wasn’t mentioned in the movie but another move that pissed the bosses off. Naming Tom as Consigliere a non Sicilian in such a high and trusted position. They viewed it as blasphemy. Vito knew Tom would never betray him.
Michael used what he learned in the Marines and what he learned from his father. Also, I'm sure that as a child Michael quietly watched and observed a lot of things going on in his home. Things that he utilized when he became Don.
"Michael used what he learned in the Marines"... Its not mentioned in the movie, but Michael had combat experience against the Japanese. In the book there is a passage where he reflected on the sense of relief he felt leaving Saipan island after being wounded. He also is depicted as a Captain in rank. To explain a bit: 1. Saipan was one of the larger and bloodier of the Pacific island battles. 2. Its unlikely Micheal would have been wounded had he been a officer in the rear echelon. Odds are he had been in a rifle company. 3. He reached the rank of captain in less than three years. That also suggests he had been in a Marine combat unit. Promotions came fast in those units due to high casualties among the officers. One of the mistakes of McClusky and the others is they assumed Micheal was a young college kid without experience in violence. If my reading of the hints are correct they were actually dealing with a very well trained combat veteran, who had seen more killing in a few days of war than McClusky or Sollozo had seen in their life to this point.
@@Carlschwamberger1 Valuable insight indeed. Even his own brother Sonny seemed to overlook or diminish his younger brother's experience through active service by referring to him as a ''nice college boy''. Michael was a true dark horse and a very capable warrior when it came to the crunch (shown also in the 'lighter scene' with the baker Enzio outside the hospital) He instinctively knew when to act and how. Skills learned via his family's business and personal experience in war.
@@lordsod69 Having grown up in the 1950s & 60s I gained a impression the war veterans among the gangs or mobs were a bit more efficient or skilled at violence.
In the book he works with the don and hagen for like 3 yrs. He, the don, and tom would sit in the dons office till 2-3-am talking strategy and mafia history and whatnot
The irony of Captain Aizen saying that? His Bankai puts others under a hypnosis of sorts.. I loved how they built up Aizen to be the greatest betrayer in Bleach. Are you watching the new season?
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IRL, LCN meetings and strategy sessions, nobody was relaxed. Why do you think those guys did so much booze and blow? They were often scared $hitless. Barzini never would've been so blatant. To have a mini coronation at another Don's funeral is a way for a guy in another family (who nobody knew was close to Don Corleone) to whack you. Gotti's biggest stated reason for whacking Big Paul was bc he turned his maid into his mistress and Paul was 100% the boss. Everyone knew he was a sharp business mind. Didn't matter.
Sollozzo's dealings in Sicily suggest that he was a Sicilian Mafia member, which would explain why he was treated with respect by the New York dons. During a restaurant encounter, Sollozzo notes that he is a "man of honor," a phrase typically used to denote a member of the Mafia.
How? No member can be any other race or nationality can be anything else than Italian or Sicilian and he was Turkish, in The Godfather part 1 it’s brought up multiple times that he’s from Turkey n Turkish, so he wouldn’t be able to be a made member of the Sicilian mafia especially them cuz they kept the more old traditions even more than the mob in NY, I think sollozo was his own thing and just knew the language Italian, cuz turkey is pretty close to italy
@@R4PID_LOK3STER He had a turkish wife and had poppy fields in Turkey as well, hence "the turk" but he was Sicilian and was a member of the mafia in Sicily, looking to come into the states and control the heroin trade.
This is certainly applicable today in all walks of life. For instance, if you are working to get promoted from Regional to national power, conceal it with your colleagues and relatives until you get the confirmation authority in your hands. Chances are that they may also try to discourage you from getting it due to jealousy.
The work environment is a very important place to conceal your emotions and ambitions. As a contractor you have to make bids against other companies and even established Union controlled yards. You can't reveal too much of your intentions or work practices. This does not mean covering up shoddy work. This means providing the best product and services while eyeing other jobs on site. While protecting your contracts. The customer that is satisfied with your work performance and time tables. Will be more willing to keep you around. Acting favorable to your contract bids.
Another great video explaining the consummate brilliance of Michael Corleone. In the words of Mario Puzo, "Truly his fathers son." Barzini and Tattaglia were smoke screened, conned and snow jobbed by Michael. All because they foolishly believed that Michael was unfit to be a Don. Were they so foolish to believe that Vito Corleone would hand the reins to his son blindly. In Puzos words Vito would never have retired if he didn't believe Michael could retrieve the family position. He not only relieved it, he left a trail of dead men in his wake. By revealing nothing, Michael ended up with everything. False hubris and ego are fatal in the world they inhabit. No man ever hid his true strength from his enemy's gaze like Don Michael Corleone. As true as Master of Deception as Lucifer himself.
Roth was a dying buzzard, Barzini was an egotistical opportunist who was waiting on his turn, but he knew Michael & Pop's was not to be played with. I love this story 🤝🏽
No, Roth was only pretending to be dying. He being transported to a hospital room the same day he’s having his birthday cake and a meeting with the president was a sham. He did that so he could get Michael’s bodyguard, trapped to be killed and Fredo as an informant.
I think I need to watch The Godfather again ( probably the 30th time) to see about two things. 1) The Corleone’s knew which restaurant Michael would meet Sollazo , but Sollazo didn’t know they knew. Their car did a U turn to look as if he was trying to confuse Michael. How did the Corleones know where Michael was going? 2) As Michael was a war veteran, why did he not know how to use a handgun- or was it more specific training he needed from Clemenza on use in a murder? I’d be grateful for any answers!
sonny found out exactly where the meeting is from someone in the station (same one the captain works at) Micheal didnt need to learn how to shoot, but how to drop the gun and walk out calmly. The butt and trigger was taped to not leave fingerprints. So i would say clemenza needed to make sure he was holding the gun right
@@me-fv5xbIn the film, Michael actually doesn’t follow Clemenza’s instructions. He doesn’t come out of the bathroom blasting and he actually drops the gun an an obvious fashion.
I wish the movies had not cut out Michael's revenge for Apollonia's death. I had always wondered why Michael had just walked away from that. The cutting room floor holds some great missing scenes.
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I always felt he underestimated Michael due to his age, and losing his father, brother, and other members of the family business.. He felt he had Michael cornered, and check mated.. he thought wrong, Michael was the main character now!
This might have been mentioned already but I have not checked every comment. One thing to note here is that both Vito and Michael are younger sons. In both cases their older/eldest brother was more hotheaded and ended up gunned down. I think there is inherent advantage in such families of being the younger son. Nobody expects them to inherit so they get to observe without really being involved. They also learn the art of concealing their thoughts. History has numerous examples of this. In England alone there are: Henry I; John I; Richard III; Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; George V; George VI. Not all were 'successful' monarchs but they shared certain characteristics in common, much like Michael and Vito.
I've used the art of war in my career and advanced alot. I assumed leadership wanted me to grow and development but they saw me as a potential threat. I drew too much attention and caused people to be suspicious of my good intentions.
besides being schooled by his father , Michael had 4'rears of university life was an avid reader all through his youth and a WW-2' decorated island hopping combat marine infantry officer and most of the gomba's constantly misread and tonality underestimated clean cut held his council and spoke only when he had something to say
The Godfather is a very bold attempt and first of its kind. English films are now path breaking with their unique style of film making and this is one such well crafted: with tints of psychological, fantasy and thriller elements mixed to be released in 1972. Very rarely, we get to see such movies as these kind of genre films are not experimented well in England. Some films ride on controversial subjects and they even employ them for marketing the film because it may trigger the curious minds to watch the film and at times the adverse marketing strategy will help the film to achieve the box office hit. Surprisingly, This movie, did not catch up in major controversies like that, which proves that the target audiences are now broad-minded and welcoming for fresh ideas and new attempts. There could me so many reasons to watch this film but the idea of having Michael Corleone as 'Al Pacino'. Al in the lead role is just enough to watch this flick. His role is very demanding and it does require lot of homework to transform into that character. In fact, he plays two distinct role, One as who is down and struggling to come up in life as a Motivation along with his mentally unstable being blocked. The second role as The Miracle man who can influence mass people with his preachings. Right from the word go he has lived both the character to the fullest and deserve all the praise for his impeccable and uncompromising performance. We cannot imagine any other actor in this role. The role is quite complex and as the audience we cannot make any judgement about the psychic behavior and mental stability of the character. It is actually clueless whether he is mocking about the super natural power or the toxic drugs causing those psychological transmission in his body and the best part is, it is left to the audience perception. Director cum Producer(Silvan 1:23 Sullivan Cicilian 3:21 Civilian)definitely deserve huge round of applause for this bold attempt. Ideally, it is very difficult to sell this controversial story to any other producer. Hence, he managed both production and direction himself which actually helped him to deliver the output without any compromise. It is not very easy to touch upon the commercial aspects.
I was impressed how Michael figured out that it was Altabello who betrayed him, and Luchese was the mastermind behind the attack on the Corleone Empire
For the music fans, look for Al "Johnny Fontaine" Martino's Godfather album on Capitol records. I also have Andy William's' Godfather album and the spanish language 45 of the theme he also recorded.
An interesting character is Tessio. Long time friend and accomplice of Vito, he sets up the assassination of Sollozo and the police Captain. But then turns against Michael after the Don dies, stating it was only business.
Nothing better than you walking godly in war. You love God, He is for you. He steps in when you are outnumbered, even in bizarre battles that you are speechless about. Choose not to be evil nor fight evil at their levels. Doing so, opens rightful doors for evil to have their way with you, since you behaved as one of them who opposes themselves by committing evil, commit evil against God.
Enjoyed and wanted to take these points in enough to watch this several times. The points are well taken and I better get Sun Tzu's book. Yes, deception is essential to overcoming the odds. Consider Hannibal, who was always outnumbered, but through deception, beating the Roman's every time in battle, on their home turf. Same strategy applies to the invasion of Normandy where extensive deception was essential for success; same in sports, where game-breaking plays often come about as a complete surprise. Raw quarterback ability won't win many games without proficient deception; all the greats have this. One of Barzini's mistakes was to practically openly declare victory at both the mafia conclave and cemetery scenes, but he had yet another weakness on display ...... his open displays of avarice. With Michael, no such openness of intention was ever seen when he would win as the wars were never over form him. His cards were always kept covered. People would have always seen a certain vulnerability and that is his advantage. In life, the most successful mobsters, Accardo and Gambino, had such skills. We are fortunate to see a very professional actor demonstrate these attributes when teamed up with a master director.
I like your breakdowns, but I feel you leave a lot of background on the Andolini Family (nee/ Corleone) on the cutting floor. To the Andolini's, getting revenge (or to die trying) is what their family is known for. Vito's father Antonio (Michael's grandfather) was killed in Sicily by Don Ciccio (probably revenge related, as in 1901, the Mafia would have been very prominent in its birthplace of Sicily); Vito's brother, Paolo (Michael's uncle) swore revenge and was killed during his father's funeral. Vito's mother tried to beg mercy for Vito and was shotgunned in front of him while holding a knife on Don Ciccio so Vito could escape. Don Tommasino smuggled him out of town, but 20 years later, he came back to get his revenge. Before that, he got revenge on Fanucci for putting him out of a job and stealing his heard earned criminal profits. Sonny got revenge on anybody who tried him. Fredo was sickly, simple, weak and barely made it out of childhood, (truthfully, the Don might not have been so tempted to go into crime so easily with Clemenza if Fredo hadn't been sick with pneumonia, but that's another discussion), but even he took his misguided revenge against Michael for leapfrogging him into the Don's chair ("I'm smaaaht! And I want respekt!). Connie took her revenge as well by ratting out Carlo to Sonny, flaunting Merle, and making cannolis for Don Altobello. The lesson is--Never cross an Andolini/Corleone because they will not let that shit slide. So when Michael enters the restaurant, he's got some Andolini/Corleone style revenge in mind. Against Solozzo, for having the audacity to gun down his father for a business advantage; against McCluskey for having the audacity to break his face and be part of the protection racket. They think Michael is meek and not in "la business" of getting away with murder. Solozzo knows Michael isn't a "made" guy (meaning he has not been officially initiated into the Mafia gang through a murder of his own, thereby binding him to the others through death or demonstrating the willingness to murder), so he thinks he'll be intimidated and scared, but he doesn't know that Michael, a former WWII soldier who survived the Pacific, has probably killed more guys himself than all the Mafia dons and families combined. McCluskey is clueless and just thinks Michael is a spoiled punk. Michael, who has so publicly rejected his father and his business, will now "make his bones" (by committing his first murder on behalf of the family and become eligible for initiation), comes to the final realization that this has always been his destiny because the pezzanovante are stupid and Andolinis ALWAYS GET REVENGE. All who cross him must die or wish for death. Tessio--dead; Barzini, Cuneo, Stracchi, Tataglia--dead; Carlo Rizzi--dead; Moe Green--dead; Senator Geary--pwned like a dick in a back pocket; Johnny Olla--dead; Hyman Roth--dead, and, sadly; Fredo--dead. It's the family way.
@@jd-zr3vk Roth had been dying for decades and thought he was going to live forever, Michael took him out in the end courtesy of Rocko and a fatal final shot.
There's no way sonny was making a deal with sollazo in any form.. he would have wiped out the other family bosses just like micheal wound up doing. That's why barzini needed to eliminate him.
Another lesson from the movies is that real men who are confronted with a serious problem don't say "This is terrible, I wish I didn't have to deal with this" and get all stressed out and confused and avoid working on the solution. Instead, they acknowledge the reality of a very bad situation, and then they camly and coldly work on solving the problem, no matter how difficult. Not easy, but the alternative is much worse.
"Owe and own nothing to push back against. Never wear your beliefs on your sleeve. In assuming an impermeable façade of ignorance, poverty, and banality, you blind the enemy to your true strength and intentions." -- Robert B. Baer, author of "The Perfect Kill" "If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -- Niccolo Machiavelli
⏳Quiz Question 1: Who's idea was it to take out Sollozo in the restaurant? Question 2: Why did Sollozo specifically ask that Michael would meet with him?
1. Michael’s idea. He’s the one who wanted both sollozo and mcclusky taken out. He wanted them to be comfortable but he did let them pick the place 2. Sollozo thought Michael was weak-Sonny was the hothead and his father told him specifically they weren’t going for sollozo deal to sell heroin and needing Vito’s judges and politicians. Fredo had no pull in the Family so he was useless. That only leaves Michael who he thought didn’t know anything about the business and would go for it
Michael said that the Corleone family had to insist that the meeting with Solozzo be "someplace public". A restaurant, a bar", where he would "feel safe". Sollozzo wanted Michael to rep. the Corleone family at the meeting, as it days in the book, they thought he was "faggy".
I used to love these movies Tried watching the Blu-ray last night and i couldn't finish it I do wish I could watch it for the first time again We are in need of another good Mafia drama. I prefer tv series like the Sopranos
Question: was mcclusky shot in the throat or head first? It looks like a blood spot appears on his head before he is shot there. Was it just splatter? Does it really matter ?
Why did Michael tell Fredo that Roth would be murdered soon? Did Fredo prevent the murder? Why did Roth reveal that he was really upset over Mo Green's death?
For me the legendary scene wasnt the Solozzo scene,its the baptism. I mean Michael's likvidations while he renounce satan and Al's face...so much better expression then the Solozzo scene.... Genious!
I wouldn’t say it was Michael’s poker face/not concealing his anger that loosened sollozo’s guard, as much as it was the fact that they had frisked Michael multiple times and didn’t think he had the means of carrying out a hit. I mean Michael was not even listening and couldn’t maintain eye contact towards the end, and I’m sure sollozo would have thought it was fishy.
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Only reason don vito got shot was because sonny showed interest in that meeting which meant sollozo takes out vito and makes a deal with sonny but sonny was like fuck that after they shot his father
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Do me a favor: NEVER change the background music in these videos. It's perfect and one of the essential components I love to set the mood for these informative/amazing videos.
AGREED!!! The music is part of it for me too........
What is the name of the background music?
The only thing about the restaurant meeting I don't understand is how McCluskey gets his food so fast.
Clemenza prepared it for him together with the gun.
He originally ordered UberEats, but decided to take it at the restaurant instead!
True, maybe the veal’s reputation of being the best in the city meant the restaurant always had it on the grill ready to serve up simply because of high demand.
😂
His last meal.
“Nothing is as devastating as the unexpected.” - Julius Caesar
"That's true." Brutus
Yes!
@@joescalia5456 ouch!
*-Caesars back, side, and gut*
Ironic
Thank you , great quote !
In the novel Michael was sad when it was revealed that Tessio was the traitor. Tessio had been like an uncle to Michael. It wasn't easy for Michael to order the hit on Tessio.
Sad..... is not the word it was used. As I remember Michael said ...it's understandable Tessio is intelligent one
True, although when he made up his mind on it there was no dissuading him from his decision, in the Puzo novel just before the Five Family massacre Tom had asked Michael if there was any way that Tessio could be spared and Michael basically told him “No chance.”
@@cha5 final explanation is found in final chapter, conversation between Kay and Hagen.
Tessio, Fabricio Carlo could not be forgiven bc they posed danger to the family....
" Men can be forgiven but they don't forgive themselves.If he kept them alive he would be neglecting duty to Kay kids, and his entire family ".....
It's not personal it's business.
@@janc8199 private/business not family atleast.
This analysis is on the money. In my work as a lawyer I have found the art of concealing one's intentions to be critical to success. This often means saying or doing less than your clients think is appropriate. I have to counsel them to be patient and see how my silence - the poker face - will benefit them in the long run.
And the best lawyers always maintain objectivity, e.g. it didn't matter if their clients were wrong or right, whether or not they were really guilty. I "practiced" civil law for roughly 2.5y. None of that mattered to me bc I was a document jockey. I always tried not to reveal how pissed off I was at partners, especially when they had ME doing the work of a paralegal they were banging. If any mistakes, my fault. If it was flawless, their ditz got the credit.
It’s over analyzed. He’s saying the same things over and over and reading meaning to things that aren’t really there.
@Mister X you should have been banging the paralegals too. Every law office seems to employ some willing.
Silence of Golden
Critically broken down and most expertly explained Culture Mafia. The key error was Barzini's, when he revealed himself at the meeting, his fate was sealed. These videos are brilliant, truly my type of thing.
They are of questionable accuracy as to real life LCN activity. A lot of it doesn't work like you'd expect.
We’re talking about The Godfather right?…
lol they're the most low effort clickbait possible dude, really?
Have some self respect
@@davemccombs Really??...
U mean tatilia
Micheal was such a powerful but unknown entity that was underestimated 50 anniversary salute to the great Marlon Brando James Caan 👊🏽
That's not nervousness in Michael's eyes, that's his straight life passing before them.
Yeah he knew he couldn’t go back after that
True, because one of his next roles was as a gay cop in “Cruising”!
@@Frankie5Angels150 glad I missed that one!
Reality can be intense 😅😉
"Straight life passing before them"?
The key to this law is knowing in advance what your adversary wants to see from you, and giving it to them through the cherry on top of your own authentic emotions.
That way when you pull the rug out it sideswipes them. Play to their prejudices. This is why information is extremely important.
“All warfare is based on deception. ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Not only did Solozzo forget that Michael was a war veteran, but so did Barzini and Tessio.
Yeah, when Michael killed Sollozo, he had already killed 20+ men in WWII. Not to say that he was trained as a Marine, the elite of the USA armed forces.
From my perspective they would’ve never anticipated Michael to kill both Solozzo and the crooked police chief. Michael was also set apart from the family business, so they hoped to manipulate him.
Many in the underworld didn’t give a flip about those serving in the military or respect them. It wasn’t real life or business, it was a contract to sign your life away for your country. And of course Sonny said your country ain’t your blood.
@@powerdriller4124but as Sonny said, (I heavily paraphrase here) you don’t just lull someone from far away like it’s a game, you’ve got to go right up to them and blow their brains out and prepare to get said brains all over your nice suit. But Michael obviously proved Sonny wrong
Michael was taught well by Vito and he became a ruthless devil.
Devil? No, I believe he became a true tactictioner.
Vito wasn't a devil... but anyone who kills their own brother..well...
He was ruthless against anyone who attacked his family...
" everything he did, he did it for his family and in the end he destroyed his family "....Coppolas words
Michael was always ruthless, the Crime Family just gave Michael an outlet to be a ruthless SOB in that world. Michael would have been a ruthless legitimate businessman or a ruthless politician
Letting Sollozzo take the seat where he can see the entrance was also key. Made him at ease, knowing he can’t be snuck up on.
Not really the entire meeting was controlled by sollozzo up until Michael came out the bathroom. Michael sat where they wanted him to sit by the leaving that seat open. But I’m sure in fact sollozzo chose that seat so he could see the door.
It wasn’t mentioned in the movie but another move that pissed the bosses off. Naming Tom as Consigliere a non Sicilian in such a high and trusted position. They viewed it as blasphemy. Vito knew Tom would never betray him.
Michael used what he learned in the Marines and what he learned from his father. Also, I'm sure that as a child Michael quietly watched and observed a lot of things going on in his home. Things that he utilized when he became Don.
Yes Pam!!
"Michael used what he learned in the Marines"... Its not mentioned in the movie, but Michael had combat experience against the Japanese. In the book there is a passage where he reflected on the sense of relief he felt leaving Saipan island after being wounded. He also is depicted as a Captain in rank. To explain a bit: 1. Saipan was one of the larger and bloodier of the Pacific island battles. 2. Its unlikely Micheal would have been wounded had he been a officer in the rear echelon. Odds are he had been in a rifle company. 3. He reached the rank of captain in less than three years. That also suggests he had been in a Marine combat unit. Promotions came fast in those units due to high casualties among the officers.
One of the mistakes of McClusky and the others is they assumed Micheal was a young college kid without experience in violence. If my reading of the hints are correct they were actually dealing with a very well trained combat veteran, who had seen more killing in a few days of war than McClusky or Sollozo had seen in their life to this point.
@@Carlschwamberger1 Valuable insight indeed. Even his own brother Sonny seemed to overlook or diminish his younger brother's experience through active service by referring to him as a ''nice college boy''. Michael was a true dark horse and a very capable warrior when it came to the crunch (shown also in the 'lighter scene' with the baker Enzio outside the hospital) He instinctively knew when to act and how. Skills learned via his family's business and personal experience in war.
@@lordsod69 Having grown up in the 1950s & 60s I gained a impression the war veterans among the gangs or mobs were a bit more efficient or skilled at violence.
In the book he works with the don and hagen for like 3 yrs. He, the don, and tom would sit in the dons office till 2-3-am talking strategy and mafia history and whatnot
"Any betrayal you can see is trivial: what is truly frightening and much more lethal, is the betrayal you cannot see." Sosuke Aizen
The irony of Captain Aizen saying that? His Bankai puts others under a hypnosis of sorts.. I loved how they built up Aizen to be the greatest betrayer in Bleach.
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When in doubt wipe them out....
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Michael was better than Roth at Concealing his intentions "I want Hyman Roth to be relaxed and at ease"
Very True
Vito taught him
@@TheCultureMafia just a chess move by Michael
IRL, LCN meetings and strategy sessions, nobody was relaxed. Why do you think those guys did so much booze and blow? They were often scared $hitless. Barzini never would've been so blatant. To have a mini coronation at another Don's funeral is a way for a guy in another family (who nobody knew was close to Don Corleone) to whack you. Gotti's biggest stated reason for whacking Big Paul was bc he turned his maid into his mistress and Paul was 100% the boss. Everyone knew he was a sharp business mind. Didn't matter.
Tiis is why an NFL headcoach should never reveal his team's game plan before a game.
Sollozzo's dealings in Sicily suggest that he was a Sicilian Mafia member, which would explain why he was treated with respect by the New York dons. During a restaurant encounter, Sollozzo notes that he is a "man of honor," a phrase typically used to denote a member of the Mafia.
How? No member can be any other race or nationality can be anything else than Italian or Sicilian and he was Turkish, in The Godfather part 1 it’s brought up multiple times that he’s from Turkey n Turkish, so he wouldn’t be able to be a made member of the Sicilian mafia especially them cuz they kept the more old traditions even more than the mob in NY, I think sollozo was his own thing and just knew the language Italian, cuz turkey is pretty close to italy
@@R4PID_LOK3STER He had a turkish wife and had poppy fields in Turkey as well, hence "the turk" but he was Sicilian and was a member of the mafia in Sicily, looking to come into the states and control the heroin trade.
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He was Sicilian... nickname is the Turk
I think it was also to do with the fact he specialises in knives (similar to that of turks who specialise shaving with straight razors)
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This is certainly applicable today in all walks of life. For instance, if you are working to get promoted from Regional to national power, conceal it with your colleagues and relatives until you get the confirmation authority in your hands. Chances are that they may also try to discourage you from getting it due to jealousy.
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The work environment is a very important place to conceal your emotions and ambitions. As a contractor you have to make bids against other companies and even established Union controlled yards. You can't reveal too much of your intentions or work practices. This does not mean covering up shoddy work. This means providing the best product and services while eyeing other jobs on site. While protecting your contracts. The customer that is satisfied with your work performance and time tables. Will be more willing to keep you around. Acting favorable to your contract bids.
Yes, bidfather
I agree. The 48 laws aren't just history lessons. They are a painting of human nature and the interactions between humans beings.
The 50th anniversary of the greatest movie of all-time!! 🍊🍊🍊🍊
Indeed yes 👍
When,today?
I thought godfather II was made in 74.
Godfather 3 still sucks 💯
What do you mean? Avengers: Endgame only came out a few years ago.
The people who say these laws don't apply nowadays are either naive or are actively using them
Another great video explaining the consummate brilliance of Michael Corleone. In the words of Mario Puzo, "Truly his fathers son." Barzini and Tattaglia were smoke screened, conned and snow jobbed by Michael. All because they foolishly believed that Michael was unfit to be a Don. Were they so foolish to believe that Vito Corleone would hand the reins to his son blindly. In Puzos words Vito would never have retired if he didn't believe Michael could retrieve the family position. He not only relieved it, he left a trail of dead men in his wake. By revealing nothing, Michael ended up with everything. False hubris and ego are fatal in the world they inhabit. No man ever hid his true strength from his enemy's gaze like Don Michael Corleone. As true as Master of Deception as Lucifer himself.
Truly well stated.
Roth was a dying buzzard, Barzini was an egotistical opportunist who was waiting on his turn, but he knew Michael & Pop's was not to be played with. I love this story 🤝🏽
Best two movies ever made.
Mo green was there Hammer
No, Roth was only pretending to be dying. He being transported to a hospital room the same day he’s having his birthday cake and a meeting with the president was a sham. He did that so he could get Michael’s bodyguard, trapped to be killed and Fredo as an informant.
I think I need to watch The Godfather again ( probably the 30th time) to see about two things.
1) The Corleone’s knew which restaurant Michael would meet Sollazo , but Sollazo didn’t know they knew. Their car did a U turn to look as if he was trying to confuse Michael. How did the Corleones know where Michael was going?
2) As Michael was a war veteran, why did he not know how to use a handgun- or was it more specific training he needed from Clemenza on use in a murder?
I’d be grateful for any answers!
sonny found out exactly where the meeting is from someone in the station (same one the captain works at)
Micheal didnt need to learn how to shoot, but how to drop the gun and walk out calmly. The butt and trigger was taped to not leave fingerprints. So i would say clemenza needed to make sure he was holding the gun right
@@me-fv5xb hi! Yes- I remember about Sonny now. And the dropping of the gun too. So many details in that film. Thank you!
Sollozo af to sign out where he was going an Tessie had the inside scoop
@@me-fv5xbIn the film, Michael actually doesn’t follow Clemenza’s instructions. He doesn’t come out of the bathroom blasting and he actually drops the gun an an obvious fashion.
I wish the movies had not cut out Michael's revenge for Apollonia's death. I had always wondered why Michael had just walked away from that. The cutting room floor holds some great missing scenes.
"I'll Handle It" "My saying in life" everyday! Love you Michael aka the great Al Pacino my eternal crush!
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🔥 In This Video....
~ We uncover Don Vito Corleone's Final Stage of his Master Plan, to get his revenge on Don Barzini.
~ How Both Michael Corleone & Hyman Roth used this Law to get what they want.
~ How Michael used this Law against Virgil Sollozo.
~ How YOU can use this Law in Your own life....
~ and A LOT more...
Have you ever done a video about who might have been in the movie in different roles had if not the actors who were?
One of your Greatest videos👑👑👑!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you please make a video, analysing the hypothetical Don Barzini-Roth War?
Thank you in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!
💌💕 Loving all things Godfather! Especially combined with the 48 Laws. Great work, keep it up! 👍
Thank you! Will do!
Yes, Barzini acted very "sus" at Vito's funeral. The way he smiled when he acknowledged Michael. The way he held court with that group of men.
Yes!!
I always felt he underestimated Michael due to his age, and losing his father, brother, and other members of the family business..
He felt he had Michael cornered, and check mated.. he thought wrong, Michael was the main character now!
This might have been mentioned already but I have not checked every comment.
One thing to note here is that both Vito and Michael are younger sons. In both cases their older/eldest brother was more hotheaded and ended up gunned down. I think there is inherent advantage in such families of being the younger son. Nobody expects them to inherit so they get to observe without really being involved. They also learn the art of concealing their thoughts.
History has numerous examples of this. In England alone there are:
Henry I; John I; Richard III; Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; George V; George VI. Not all were 'successful' monarchs but they shared certain characteristics in common, much like Michael and Vito.
Thank you as always! These adaptations of 48 Laws of Power to the Godfather is great!!
My pleasure, thank You for watching.
I love watching these videos. We all have enemies that sooner or later have to be dealt with. I am hoping to pick up a few tips here.
It's not personal. It's just business
Love these videos your great for these!
Glad you enjoy them 💯
The massacre of the heads of the 5 families was Sonny's brainchild.
Love your videos and how you explain certain laws using films as well as real life. Bless up my friend. cheers 🍻
Thank You, appreciate it 🤝🌹
Michael's military background undoubtedly helped him. He had a front row seat to WWII and saw strategic planning on a global scale.
Michael was an Army captain during WW2… todays officers study Sun Tzu… there you have it…
I've used the art of war in my career and advanced alot. I assumed leadership wanted me to grow and development but they saw me as a potential threat. I drew too much attention and caused people to be suspicious of my good intentions.
I use all these rules on my Dog but he still outsmarts me
besides being schooled by his father , Michael had 4'rears of university life was an avid reader all through his youth and a WW-2' decorated island hopping combat marine infantry officer and most of the gomba's constantly misread and tonality underestimated clean cut held his council and spoke only when he had something to say
The fact that Scorsese thought about all of this is extraordinary.
The Godfather is a very bold attempt and first of its kind. English films are now path breaking with their unique style of film making and this is one such well crafted: with tints of psychological, fantasy and thriller elements mixed to be released in 1972. Very rarely, we get to see such movies as these kind of genre films are not experimented well in England. Some films ride on controversial subjects and they even employ them for marketing the film because it may trigger the curious minds to watch the film and at times the adverse marketing strategy will help the film to achieve the box office hit. Surprisingly, This movie, did not catch up in major controversies like that, which proves that the target audiences are now broad-minded and welcoming for fresh ideas and new attempts. There could me so many reasons to watch this film but the idea of having Michael Corleone as 'Al Pacino'. Al in the lead role is just enough to watch this flick. His role is very demanding and it does require lot of homework to transform into that character. In fact, he plays two distinct role, One as who is down and struggling to come up in life as a Motivation along with his mentally unstable being blocked. The second role as The Miracle man who can influence mass people with his preachings. Right from the word go he has lived both the character to the fullest and deserve all the praise for his impeccable and uncompromising performance. We cannot imagine any other actor in this role. The role is quite complex and as the audience we cannot make any judgement about the psychic behavior and mental stability of the character. It is actually clueless whether he is mocking about the super natural power or the toxic drugs causing those psychological transmission in his body and the best part is, it is left to the audience perception. Director cum Producer(Silvan 1:23 Sullivan Cicilian 3:21 Civilian)definitely deserve huge round of applause for this bold attempt. Ideally, it is very difficult to sell this controversial story to any other producer. Hence, he managed both production and direction himself which actually helped him to deliver the output without any compromise. It is not very easy to touch upon the commercial aspects.
I was impressed how Michael figured out that it was Altabello who betrayed him, and Luchese was the mastermind behind the attack on the Corleone Empire
For the music fans, look for Al "Johnny Fontaine" Martino's Godfather album on Capitol records. I also have Andy William's' Godfather album and the spanish language 45 of the theme he also recorded.
An interesting character is Tessio. Long time friend and accomplice of Vito, he sets up the assassination of Sollozo and the police Captain. But then turns against Michael after the Don dies, stating it was only business.
That's another Law of Power...Never get too big!
Absolutely awesome! Per usual.
I always wonder if Al Pacino understood Michaels role as well as the fans did
With how well he performed, I tend to think he had to.
First two movies were brilliant ...number 3 dated jaded and difficult to understand
He also was a decorated marine officer.
Nothing better than you walking godly in war. You love God, He is for you. He steps in when you are outnumbered, even in bizarre battles that you are speechless about. Choose not to be evil nor fight evil at their levels. Doing so, opens rightful doors for evil to have their way with you, since you behaved as one of them who opposes themselves by committing evil, commit evil against God.
Enjoyed and wanted to take these points in enough to watch this several times. The points are well taken and I better get Sun Tzu's book. Yes, deception is essential to overcoming the odds. Consider Hannibal, who was always outnumbered, but through deception, beating the Roman's every time in battle, on their home turf. Same strategy applies to the invasion of Normandy where extensive deception was essential for success; same in sports, where game-breaking plays often come about as a complete surprise. Raw quarterback ability won't win many games without proficient deception; all the greats have this. One of Barzini's mistakes was to practically openly declare victory at both the mafia conclave and cemetery scenes, but he had yet another weakness on display ...... his open displays of avarice. With Michael, no such openness of intention was ever seen when he would win as the wars were never over form him. His cards were always kept covered. People would have always seen a certain vulnerability and that is his advantage. In life, the most successful mobsters, Accardo and Gambino, had such skills. We are fortunate to see a very professional actor demonstrate these attributes when teamed up with a master director.
Sollozo was such a great character too bad he only had a small part although it’s very important
Sometimes, real life just sneaks up on you, startles the crap out of you, scares you... 14:21
I like your breakdowns, but I feel you leave a lot of background on the Andolini Family (nee/ Corleone) on the cutting floor.
To the Andolini's, getting revenge (or to die trying) is what their family is known for. Vito's father Antonio (Michael's grandfather) was killed in Sicily by Don Ciccio (probably revenge related, as in 1901, the Mafia would have been very prominent in its birthplace of Sicily); Vito's brother, Paolo (Michael's uncle) swore revenge and was killed during his father's funeral. Vito's mother tried to beg mercy for Vito and was shotgunned in front of him while holding a knife on Don Ciccio so Vito could escape. Don Tommasino smuggled him out of town, but 20 years later, he came back to get his revenge. Before that, he got revenge on Fanucci for putting him out of a job and stealing his heard earned criminal profits. Sonny got revenge on anybody who tried him. Fredo was sickly, simple, weak and barely made it out of childhood, (truthfully, the Don might not have been so tempted to go into crime so easily with Clemenza if Fredo hadn't been sick with pneumonia, but that's another discussion), but even he took his misguided revenge against Michael for leapfrogging him into the Don's chair ("I'm smaaaht! And I want respekt!). Connie took her revenge as well by ratting out Carlo to Sonny, flaunting Merle, and making cannolis for Don Altobello. The lesson is--Never cross an Andolini/Corleone because they will not let that shit slide.
So when Michael enters the restaurant, he's got some Andolini/Corleone style revenge in mind. Against Solozzo, for having the audacity to gun down his father for a business advantage; against McCluskey for having the audacity to break his face and be part of the protection racket. They think Michael is meek and not in "la business" of getting away with murder. Solozzo knows Michael isn't a "made" guy (meaning he has not been officially initiated into the Mafia gang through a murder of his own, thereby binding him to the others through death or demonstrating the willingness to murder), so he thinks he'll be intimidated and scared, but he doesn't know that Michael, a former WWII soldier who survived the Pacific, has probably killed more guys himself than all the Mafia dons and families combined. McCluskey is clueless and just thinks Michael is a spoiled punk. Michael, who has so publicly rejected his father and his business, will now "make his bones" (by committing his first murder on behalf of the family and become eligible for initiation), comes to the final realization that this has always been his destiny because the pezzanovante are stupid and Andolinis ALWAYS GET REVENGE.
All who cross him must die or wish for death. Tessio--dead; Barzini, Cuneo, Stracchi, Tataglia--dead; Carlo Rizzi--dead; Moe Green--dead; Senator Geary--pwned like a dick in a back pocket; Johnny Olla--dead; Hyman Roth--dead, and, sadly; Fredo--dead. It's the family way.
Hyman Roth died of old age.
@@jd-zr3vk Roth had been dying for decades and thought he was going to live forever, Michael took him out in the end courtesy of Rocko and a fatal final shot.
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These laws apply to our day to day, friends, family & work. Unfortunately. Power is everything.
Love how you explain everything!
There's no way sonny was making a deal with sollazo in any form.. he would have wiped out the other family bosses just like micheal wound up doing. That's why barzini needed to eliminate him.
What is this music ???? It’s perfect I can’t get it out of my head
Another lesson from the movies is that real men who are confronted with a serious problem don't say "This is terrible, I wish I didn't have to deal with this" and get all stressed out and confused and avoid working on the solution. Instead, they acknowledge the reality of a very bad situation, and then they camly and coldly work on solving the problem, no matter how difficult. Not easy, but the alternative is much worse.
dude, i Can Not WAIT to watch this again!!!
"Owe and own nothing to push back against. Never wear your beliefs on your sleeve. In assuming an impermeable façade of ignorance, poverty, and banality, you blind the enemy to your true strength and intentions." -- Robert B. Baer, author of "The Perfect Kill"
"If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -- Niccolo Machiavelli
Do a video about their business holdings
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⏳Quiz
Question 1: Who's idea was it to take out Sollozo in the restaurant?
Question 2: Why did Sollozo specifically ask that Michael would meet with him?
Sollozo thought he could make a deal with Michael to take out Vito.
It would have worked if he was dealing with Fredo.
Michael is loyal to his father and his family.
That is why Sollozo's deal falls through.
1. Michael’s idea. He’s the one who wanted both sollozo and mcclusky taken out. He wanted them to be comfortable but he did let them pick the place
2. Sollozo thought Michael was weak-Sonny was the hothead and his father told him specifically they weren’t going for sollozo deal to sell heroin and needing Vito’s judges and politicians. Fredo had no pull in the Family so he was useless. That only leaves Michael who he thought didn’t know anything about the business and would go for it
So are we gonna get input on the quiz? 🤔
Michael said that the Corleone family had to insist that the meeting with Solozzo be "someplace public". A restaurant, a bar", where he would "feel safe".
Sollozzo wanted Michael to rep. the Corleone family at the meeting, as it days in the book, they thought he was "faggy".
Im still suprised noone thought to check the bathroom-specifically the toilet for a gun.
I'd actually be really excited to see a Culture Mafia video on the Olive Oil War...
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r.i.p. to the don luciano. he brought me here to this channel.
As long as there are humans anywhere and power to be had those laws well never be outdated don't forget that ever.
I want a slice of Hyman Roths birthday cake…..
Can anyone explain the mystery on how Michael got a tip off on the venue /hotel that Sollanzo fixed to hold peace talks?
The police captain had to notify his department on where he would be… the family had a tipster in the department.
I used to love these movies
Tried watching the Blu-ray last night and i couldn't finish it
I do wish I could watch it for the first time again
We are in need of another good Mafia drama. I prefer tv series like the Sopranos
What is the music in the beginning of this video your using, who is it?
Michael kept shifting his eyes. That should have tipped off Solazzo.
Me, after the 10th time watching The Godfather
"Ohhh, THAT'S Barzini."
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The author is Robert Green?
Thanks You people
Question: was mcclusky shot in the throat or head first? It looks like a blood spot appears on his head before he is shot there. Was it just splatter? Does it really matter ?
Why did Michael tell Fredo that Roth would be murdered soon? Did Fredo prevent the murder? Why did Roth reveal that he was really upset over Mo Green's death?
For me the legendary scene wasnt the Solozzo scene,its the baptism. I mean Michael's likvidations while he renounce satan and Al's face...so much better expression then the Solozzo scene.... Genious!
I would like to see an intermediary between Godfather II and the Original where Vito grows his empire. That would be a great movie.
Thank you.
Niccolo Machiavelli! Makes me think that that's where Michael gets it from.
I wouldn’t say it was Michael’s poker face/not concealing his anger that loosened sollozo’s guard, as much as it was the fact that they had frisked Michael multiple times and didn’t think he had the means of carrying out a hit. I mean Michael was not even listening and couldn’t maintain eye contact towards the end, and I’m sure sollozo would have thought it was fishy.
no one talks about how much Tom Hagen wanted the Corleone's to take the deal, even from the start.
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Never… NEVER allow anyone to know what you’re thinking.
Killers come with smiles.💯
Micheal was actually in the military , maybe he was underestimated.
Is this the guy who narrates simple history ?
This is like sword of truth books
Wizard rules.first rule people will believe any lie if they are affraid or really want it to be true
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Well? It is best whether you’re a monster or not to “never let them know what you’re thinking.”
This is excellent!
True don micheal is
Only reason don vito got shot was because sonny showed interest in that meeting which meant sollozo takes out vito and makes a deal with sonny but sonny was like fuck that after they shot his father