Godfather in a Meeting

[@samuelumeadi5641]

Tom was so solid, does his homework on everything. Extremely vital to the family.

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

And yet, he never got the respect he deserved, because he wasn't "really" part of the family. Later, when Michael sends him to Las Vegas & tells him "you're not really part of the family", you can see how much it hurts...

[@arcturus4295]

and in first movie we see how wrong he was. that's why Turk mocked him with ''my compliments''

[@OmShira]

He actually missed that Barzini was behind this all!

[@samuelumeadi5641]

@@OmShira Tbh, thats something only the Don would pick up on.

[@OmShira]

@@samuelumeadi5641 Well, even he did after years and almost losing 2 sons!

[@MyMojosSoDope]

Sonny showed interest in a deal that the Godfather was rejecting. As the Godfather says, never tell anyone outside the family what you're thinking. If someone sees that people in the family have differing opinions then they might try and exploit that. You should always deal with differing opinions behind closed doors. Once Sollozo saw Sonny was interested in his deal he tried to kill the Godfather to get him out of the way so he could do business with Sonny.

[@spoda81]

Even before this meeting, when sonny, tom and vito were talking about it done asked both of them what they thought they both answered yes when sonny asked his dad what's your decision pop vito never let on it was no

[@spoda81]

Did anyone notice the looks on the faces of tom and everyone else in the room when sonny opened his mouth they were like oh fuck why do you shut up idiot

[@jimmy2055]

I don’t think sonny showed interest by rejecting the idea of the tattaglia’s guaranteeing their investment. When Sollozzo kidnaps tom he tells tom he knew sonny was hot for his deal, and that tom knew it was the right thing to do. I wondered how he knew that, and I think it’s because of Carlo. In The Godfather epic, before the three of them talk about narcotics, Connie and Carlo are having a fight in the house right near the room they are talking in. So it could only be that Carlo was listening in on the meeting between tom sonny and Don Corleone.

[@dondajulah4168]

Notice when the meeting ends everyone gets up when the Don rises from his chair with the exception of Sonny. Could be that he was upset that he was upset with his dad for humiliating him but could also be that he is upset that the offer was declined. You can also see Sonny fidgeting with his glass while the Don is explaining why he is rejecting the deal indicating that he is unsettled by his fathers decision to reject the deal. As this preceded Sonny's interjection re security provided by Tataglia, lends more credence to the notion that there is division on whether to accept the proposal. In either case, Sonny demonstrates that he is lacking in the qualities necessary to successfully lead the family so can be manipulated by Solozo when he takes the reins. No doubt in my mind that how Sonny conducted himself in that meeting led to the Don being shot.

[@dondajulah4168]

One also needs to keep in mind that every aspect of what is going on in the background of the scene is much more likely to have the intention of conveying a message to be interpreted by the audience than might be the case in real life. Wheras fidgeting with a glass could just be shrugged off as a tic or simply displaying a level of anxiousness or agitation with no real significance if it were to occur in real life, when it appears in a movie scene it is meant to be interpreted. The logical interpretation given by Solazo's reaction to the interjection by Sonny is that there is a division that can be exploited if the Don were out of the picture. Solazo even states that in the scene where they pick up Hagan off the street so I dont believe it is the case that there was some other source providing the motivation for Solazo to move against Don Corleone.

[@thepea432]

The Godfather was nearly three hours, and I wished that it had more scenes with Don Corleone. Michael's story was cool, but everyone know that the old man made this movie.

[@ignaciodavid3428]

I like more Michel as Godfather

[@CAP236]

That's what Godfather II is for.

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

I agree also I wish Sonny was in the movie longer. But he couldn't control that famous temper of his!..

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

LESS IS MORE

[@aerouwid4624]

you can only pay marlon brando so much

[@carlrood4457]

I love how they cut to Clemenza and Tom after Sonny interrupts. They know a big mistake was made.

[@goodgame7v7]

yeah true every cut have meaning in this movie

[@garyfrombrooklyn]

I imagine “Damnit Sonny” was said quite often

[@klytouch7515]

There are legitimate capitalistic economic model far more profitable than drugs you know.. wealthy marfia organisation understands it.. hmmm except that ragtag ones.. hmmm

[@WhatAHorribleNight]

The mistake that kicks off everything which follows, spanning three movies. If Sonny had kept his mouth shut in just that *one* instance, maybe Sollozzo would've left them alone. Maybe Sonny would've become Don and Michael would never have joined the family business. Fredo would never have been killed. Carlo and Connie would've attended marriage counseling and grown happier. Sal would not have been killed, having no need to double-cross anyone. Paulie would've eventually gotten a job as a dancing judge, working at competitions.

[@iamamish]

@@WhatAHorribleNight yeah Sonny running his mouth there is really the foundation of everything after

[@crex-pd1vv]

I spent my morning watching godfather clips, i regret nothing

[@supremacy5471]

Its an offer, you couldn't refuse.

[@luvfreedom1470]

Damn fine way to spend a morning.

[@danielscutaru6682]

What choice do you have son?

[@RemyCho]

and you must've had great afternoon and night

[@elperroreggae]

I spent my life doing it, REGRETS: none

[@THEJUKE777]

“Never tell anyone outside the family what you’re thinking”... Been living by these very words ever since and it helped keeping things together.

[@justamaninTN]

@Pez Domino It’s good advice for negotiation. Never let anyone outside your circle know your motives or inclinations.

[@maxigol1977]

@Pez Domino apparently billions of people don't. Exhibit A: Twitter and all of social media.

[@24xv555]

How did Sony's short talk there reveal his interest?

[@Tony-ge2jr]

@Pez Domino you just said everyone knows the advice already, but now you said that not everyone is the world greatest mind, just stop talking you are silly little fool trying so hard to look smart

[@chantakzee]

@@24xv555 Don is the patriarch of the family and the boss, when the boss talks, the underlings keep quiet. Sonny interrupting signals to Solozzo he is more interested in the deal than to stay in line, and with the outcome of the meeting - getting rejected, he figured that since Sonny is the underboss and thus logically will succeed his fathers throne, give Solozzo the idea to kill the Don.

[@Tigerheart1]

Everytime I watch this movie, I cannot get over the fact that Brando was only in his late 40s during filming. But he plays an elderly, wise senior Mafioso grandfather so well and convincingly. What an acting legend!

[@maloperverso8118]

FYI: Brando had make up Applied to make him look Older, about ~65!

[@koDaffi]

@@maloperverso8118 Yeah in the timeine he'd be in upper 60s. He was mid 20s when Sonny was born in the flashbacks. Even Michael should have been almost 30 by time he went to war if Godfather 2 was set in 40s.

[@maloperverso8118]

@@koDaffi How Old was Michael supposed to be in the First Godfather!? Like ~25 I'd guess....

[@koDaffi]

@@maloperverso8118 Well in the Flashback he was born in the 1910s and shown as a baby, technically first film if he had returned from WWII it would be early 1940s so he would be almost 30.

[@maloperverso8118]

@@koDaffi Thanks!

[@dougmaclennan8654]

At least Fredo was smart enough to keep his mouth shut. Give him that.

[@MegaSmarterthanyou]

Thank god fredo kept quiet , because hes "not smart"...hahhahhahahahh

[@estarestar971]

Hahah 😀😃

[@jimoffutt9156]

He picked up Sollozzo at the airport.

[@lord7031]

***fredo was scared enough to keep his.......***

[@Ragnar6000]

Fredo was the man!.... He was "banging two cocktail waitresses at a time"

[@marrcohh4634]

“Why do you come to me? Why do I deserve this... generosity?” Impeccable acting

[@u.v.s.5583]

Sollozzo: I believe in America! I brought my nice white powder but they told me it was illegal. So I decided, for justice, I must go to don Corleone.

[@bittu2507]

@@u.v.s.5583 lmao

[@briansiallagan7888]

@@u.v.s.5583 Don: That's not justice, your drug business is still alive.

[@anthonynunyabizness9989]

Just one of the many examples of the Don's genius and I fucking love every second of it. He knows how to choose his words so carefully and yet effortlessly. Simple and effective. He knows how to keep an imposing presence, while showing respect, thus commanding respect with very few words. The fuckin man!

[@amcalabrese1]

Watch Brando when he pours Sollozzo a drink. He spills a little on Solozzo’s leg and very quietly and unassumingly brushes it off. Just perfect.

[@Josh23761]

Not only does Sonny show he disagrees with his Father, he also revealed to Sollozzo that he only needs to remove Vito to change the way the family thinks.

[@el34glo59]

100%

[@jorgelugo9473]

So inadvertently set of the chain of events in the film. Brilliant. A single moment of impatience led to years of history waiting to happen.

[@Josh23761]

@@jorgelugo9473 Thats what makes these movies so great, every single line and every single action has an effect on the storyline. It really gives a sense of how volatile the situation is for all the characters.

[@josephraguso2838]

Excellent observation

[@fellafreedom7210]

That's the same thing bud.

[@km-my4un]

Vito's foresight to see the dangers of getting involved in the drug business was spot on.

[@rubencastillo9641]

k m yes but whn u are flotig with other turds u must falow the flow r u get stuk behind

[@tiagombg]

Vito is a visionary. He came from nothing, he built his empire from nothing. He refused to be a pawn.

[@deancj1]

@soid drone slayer it also signalled the demise of their thing.....people turned when looking at 30 to life.

[@amysneed9284]

k m they're so smart that's how come they're extinct

[@Hitmonchris5678]

If I was the Don no drugs except juice loans to drug dealers or smuggling and I would share my wealth to keep my men happy!!!

[@BB-ks6bk]

I love how the godfather asks Sonny’s opinion but then asks Tom’s opinion as well, always love that he really cared for his adopted son

[@tylerwedell3750]

In the book the Don always told Tom to Never forget his parents

[@lindefann8311]

@@tylerwedell3750 He still cared for Tom though. It also suggests that sometimes he forgets that Tom isn't his biological son and has to remind himself too.

[@Widembois]

Or he’s just asking him for advice seeing as he’s the consigliere of the family

[@scottmatheson3346]

​@@Widemboishe already knows what tom is going to say, has considered that viewpoint and rejected it. this is about showing respect.

[@travisgames6608]

Well Tom is his Consigliere. Also, it is a good business exercise. Not just advice, also to see how they think and strategize for that kind of situation.

[@jasoncummings7052]

Brando was born for this role. Not a single man in Hollywood could have portrayed this character the we he did. Pure legend!

[@RADIUMGLASS]

They wanted Burt Reynolds.

[@guslakis]

This was not only the greatest role of Brando’s career, it might be the greatest role in movies, period. He was amazingly good in every scene.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Everyone was great in the movie, and to have Francis Ford Coppola write and direct. This was Al Pacino's 2nd movie.

[@jamesanthony5681]

@@RADIUMGLASS i think a bunch of names were bandied about for a number of the lead characters, but Coppola clearly wanted Brando as the Don and would not have settled for anyone else.

[@TheKakarot_itachi]

@@RADIUMGLASS The greatest role is Michael Corleone by Al Pacino

[@mmabuff101]

i just love how he treats his son. not angry, just straight to the point

[@u.v.s.5583]

The Tattaglias treated him very different indeed.

[@alneri8327]

@@u.v.s.5583 Santino was a Bad Don , rest in peace .

[@ротатоаск]

Oh he was angry alright

[@Rockhound6165]

In the book the don was legit pissed.

[@whodidit99]

@@alneri8327 He was an outstanding wartime don, his weaknesses became his strength.

[@edgeof60]

And in two seconds of indiscretion Sonny seals everyone's fate, including his own.

[@MichaelGiordano777]

Yup they were all dead man walking after that comment. It was all planned out. Sonny got himself killed after that comment.

[@gstqcomics2017]

All you gotta do is be a little late.. or a little early.. that's all it takes

[@chrisfloyd77]

How do you mean?

[@darshin95]

@@gstqcomics2017 Wire reference, nice!

[@gstqcomics2017]

@@darshin95 THAT FUCKIN ANIMAL!!!! I CANT EVEN SAY HIS NAME!!!!!!!!

[@arcanepersona1676]

Sonny thinks 2 months into the future, Tom thinks 10 years into the future, Don thinks 100 years into the future 😂

[@regginopize2896]

i think i am gonna take ashit.

[@woolfyx]

And Fredo thinks 2 days into the future.

[@pragyankataki9094]

@@woolfyx I bet he only thinks of two cocktail waitresses into the future

[@Matt-cw1mv]

@@woolfyx and tony Montana thinks two 8balls in the future

[@lydiaboll2872]

This is a hilarious thread.

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

"They talk when they should listen." - great golden business advise !

[@christiancalderon3821]

Absolutely......beautiful

[@anycolouryoulike8567]

Your profile pic looks like a demonic turtle peaking out of its shell.

[@u.v.s.5583]

But Pa, you are wasting OUR money!

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

@@anycolouryoulike8567 mafia hood face, isn't it ?

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

@@Ferruccio_Guicciardi new profile pic. Imao.

[@erock5010]

Smart move. His politicians are worth more than the drug deal. He thought of the long run, not the moment.

[@ElBandito]

Politicians never shy away from dirty money, even from drugs.

[@angelacarleton9575]

It's unfortunate that they didn't have the brains that Don Corleone had to get high officials to back up them up like Corleone. Why didn't the other mafia Dons have the know how to collect legal counselors so they wouldn't have to borrow from the others? That to me is confusing. A bunch of idiots!

[@adxm2777]

@@ElBandito politicians can get away with gambling however drugs is something that not even the bribed cops can justify. It's mentioned in the book how cops may turn a blind eye to a bookmaker however they can't turn a blind eye to drugs and murder. Same goes for politicians, its easier on their conscience to make room for gambling but drugs destroys everything it touches

[@adxm2777]

@@angelacarleton9575 the other mafia families were not as smart as Don Corleone. Don Corleone understood friendship and the philosophy of friendship that's why ever since he was in power he would do favours for people and not ask for money unlike the other dons. The favours consisted of paying for children's education and backing them financially. When these children grew up they would be very grateful to the Don and consult with him on what career path they should choose and he would advise judiciary or politics and they would now be indebted to the Don so they would do any favour he asked. This is how he got his political power it took decades to gain which the other dons had no idea could be done and even if they did have the idea they wouldn't have the patience

[@19SantaMariaValley13]

@@adxm2777 Spot On 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@zachrayjohnninan3018]

“Next time don’t take sides with anyone else other than the family you understand”, truly Michael Corleone is a reflection of his father Don Corleone

[@mikimiyazaki]

Nah. He didnt say "next time" lol he said "dont ever”

[@mikimiyazaki]

"Fredo, you're my older brother, and I love you. But don't ever take sides with anyone against the Family again"

[@hockey1freak]

@@mikimiyazaki he did and got a bullet from Al Neri for it.

[@mikimiyazaki]

@@AlexanderDion my point is, dont quote a line unless you do it verbatim. Thats the whole point of a "quote"

[@bluetheminx]

Just realized Vito’s children are a representation of the emotions he felt growing up. Santino is the anger , Michael is the intelligence, and fredo is the fear .

[@rahatahmed6188]

Yep, but Fredo represents his loving side more than his fear. Sonny is his tough guy side, Michael is his smart side, Fredo is his gentle side.

[@slide5039]

And Vincent is ALL of them in one, including Vito

[@2IC-hn1hz]

@@slide5039 I only like Vincent because he fell in love with his gorgeous cousin, she was so amazing

[@slide5039]

@@greenfields1221 What I love about these movies. The debates! Francis Ford said Vincent was an amalgamation of alll the men. Just too bad part 3 was a rush job and Francis needed the money, otherwise we could’ve seen Vincent outshine his uncle AND grandfather in that respect

[@whatever_it_takes6691]

Connie

[@arturomartinez2983]

Seriously when the acting is so good you think its real life.

[@samuelmoulds1016]

yeah, you cannot imagine how many people I have heard advice, "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." just a line from a movie! anyone who did that ended up DEAD!

[@kennethbedwell5188]

And all the mobsters modeled themselves after Don Vito.

[@johnkim5125]

believe me, it doesn't get this good in real life either kek

[@bimoketileng6240]

Even the real mobsters kiss the boss' hand each time they meet

[@smyrnianlink]

@@samuelmoulds1016 It is from Machiavelli.

[@cherrylanemonroe1082]

Damn the Don was SMART! "Hey Sonny, what's the matter with you? Never tell anybody outside the family what you're thinking again." Divino!

[@reggieriggins9016]

Cherry Lane Monroe like mike told sonny son lol

[@lazyatthedisco]

The Turk got at least three things from Sonny's slip up: That he was hot for the deal and it was the Don decision to not make it, that Sonny despised Tataglia's family, and that he was hot-tempered and couldn't keep his emotions at bay even when doing business.

[@chaisesamargis3149]

If sonny kept his mouth shut it wouldn't have happend the don getting shot n himself getting killed

[@godking]

No it would still have happened just differently. Remember that Barzini was already gunning for the Corleones through Tattaglia and Sollozo.

[@stevenperez9511]

A Great dialogue among Family!😉

[@albundy6008]

The Don was spot on! He knew that drugs were a dirty, dangerous business and that it would only bring law enforcement sniffing into the family business. He was wise to turn Sollotzzo down.

[@BTLAGS]

Actually it wasn't law enforcement because with the money they make they could buy the police and buy other things. Vito's concern was the politicians not being able to back him because of drugs because drugs like heroin or cocaine would be hard for anyone to see has a harmless vice like gambling,alcohol and prostitution .

[@davidong9458]

i wonder if don Corleone is based on Carlo Gambino who is known as a don who despised the drug business

[@albundy6008]

@@davidong9458 Gambino was probably the smartest of the Dons. He wasn't flashy and high-profile. He didn't hang out in night clubs with women. He dressed very conservatively and lived in a modest home. It's probably why he was one of the few who died in power, at home, of natural causes.

[@mattthomas1442]

No The Don whiffed on this. There's a reason all the most powerful crime families deal with drugs and that's because that's where the money is. Political leaders/law enforcement/Judges don't care where their money comes from as long as they get paid. Once those other families started dealing drugs and making many times more money than the Corleone family did they would just buy out all those people out from underneath them.

[@albundy6008]

@@mattthomas1442 and that's why all those mob bosses ended up in jail. Because the drug business has no family loyalty, they all turned on each other and made deals to testify against them.

[@thaneindranaidu8688]

If you ever feel useless, just remember that Fredo was part of the meeting. Edit: To those saying Sonny is the one at fault here, YES its true and you're absolutely right. If Sonny kept quiet, then no trouble would have occurred and Sonny could have done something else to solve this matter which Fredo would never be able to do. There is a difference between being useless and irrational. Fredo being useless means he can't do anything that will benefit or save the family from Sollozzo's proposal. Sonny being irrational means he did something wrong that led to danger for the family but if Sonny was not irrational, he is still capable of doing something else that will not harm the family.

[@597das]

oh wow I didn't even notice he was there lol

[@frostbite3413]

At least Fredo didn't disrespect his father right then and there

[@thaneindranaidu8688]

@@frostbite3413 He couldn't even protect his father from getting shot

[@frostbite3413]

@@thaneindranaidu8688 but that wasn't in the meeting tho

[@thaneindranaidu8688]

@@frostbite3413 im trying to make a point that just in any situation at all, Fredo just can't do anything that would benefit the family as he was part of the family business.

[@ranchero7406]

"Narcotics is a thing of the future"- Tom Hagen was right, and this movie was made in the early 1970s....

[@LEGIONARIO1970]

But the story is from the late 40s

[@jfontanez1838]

The Bonnano crime family was already dealing with it

[@davidmellish3295]

Don't matter when it was made it was set just after ww2 in 1946 a year after the war ended

[@jfontanez1838]

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor absolutely right my friend the bonnano family was the only family involved in drugs the other families were not they were drug dealers

[@laminage]

Drugs really made their presence felt in the 1940's. Remember on OZ there was a Guy named Whitey who while under the influence of Opium killed a Hooker. Also I remembered reading "Chances" by The Late Jackie Collins and Carrie had to push Drugs at her Bordello where Enzio Bonnatti got a cut for protection. I wonder what Marlon Brando would have thought if he had seen the Prescription Addiction Crisis in today's society.

[@kevindavis5966]

"Tell Luca Brasi to come here." Not a phrase you ever want to hear.

[@u.v.s.5583]

"Luca, I am not asking you to show up again, but plese do send some fresh fish for my family party."

[@chaoticdays]

The only thing wrong with this masterpiece is they made Luca Brasi appear like a bumbling oaf instead of the highly feared savage killer he is in the novel. In the movie, they show him as an oaf at Connie's wedding and then later he's killed easily by Solozzo and his associates.

[@seththomas9105]

@Paul Mathew I have got to read the book. Damn.

[@kleetustheneanderthal4978]

In the book brasi makes a woman chuck her baby into a furnace at gunpoint.

[@DantesAwakening]

@@chaoticdays Fun fact: The guy that played Brasi was a real mob guy, that is why he speaks weirdly when he met the don

[@PaddyRoon7]

Sits across from the man as he questions him to find out about what he would be getting into. Once he's made his decision, he gets up, offers him a bottle himself, sits beside him and calmly explains his well thought out reasons for rejecting the offer while genuinely wishing him the best of luck. This is why he had so many friends in high places.

[@awesomeman340]

In the book it goes into more detail but during the meeting with Michael, Solozzo tells him “even though he says he wishes well on me, the truth is that he’s saying I don’t have the right to operate my business. I am a man and as a man cannot allow myself to be under another man’s will” even if sonny hadn’t said anything Solozzo would’ve killed the Don anyway, the decision was made easier because of sonny.

[@r2d2musk6]

I think the Don had already made the decision not to take the deal. His reasons were beyond just the arrangement. He spoke on his opinion of drugs and how it would affect his influence, this is reinforced in the meeting with the families. I think this meeting was simply to meet Sollozo, and see who he is working with (the tattaligas), which worked to an extent. When Sonny voiced his opposition that’s when Sollozo found an excuse to start trouble under the guise of business. The reality was that Barzini was just making a power move against the Corleone family, hence the line “it was barzini all along”

[@lynskyrd]

@@r2d2musk6 EXACTLY - he also sat close to him to get a better 'read' on him.

[@chickenringNYC]

He also brushed the lint off his pant leg!

[@olawaleolajuwon6846]

He nearly got killed 4 that

[@wangson]

I love Brando's shrug and smirk at 2:34 when he says, "Why do you come to me? Why do I deserve this...generosity?" I've always loved that reaction!!

[@khazmajr9420]

Can u explain detail to me abt that?

[@thehandoftheking3314]

For me it's the reaction after Sollozo says "salute". It's a cheap greasy attempt to ingratiate himself and The Don sees right through it as Sollozo can't keep the business quiet so there will be trouble.

[@rikjamesguitare]

These negotiations are all about impressions, mind games, psychology, and body language. Vito sees Solozzo as a bit of a suspicious kiss- ass.....he just wants to now whats what.

[@nikreece6295]

Vito was cunning as well as selective when it came to business. He suspected the long term damage that drugs could do. That's why he wanted nothing to do with the drugs business

[@tonytijuana4132]

And to think that the studio didn't want him in the film, so he made them an offer they couldn't refuse, I'll work for a percentage of the film's gross revenue and everybody knows how well that went.

[@mareq323]

Brando's acting is incredible. Literally every movement represents something and gives the scene more authenticity. It's amazing how Brando captures the fathers relationship with a son, by asking Sunny what he thought during the discussion with Tom. My father was very much like that, he would ask me in the middle of the discussion what I thought about a certain situation, in order to see where my mind was in order to assure himself that what he worked so hard to attain would not be lost by the hands of his own children. He would then later advise me if he felt I was approaching the situation from the wrong perspective. #BravoBrando! Spectacular!!!!

[@dbstewart86]

My dad does the same when we talk finance, particularly investments. We'll be discussing something and he'll just ask for more explanation of my point of view even though he's done well for himself, and throw out possible scenarios to get my perspective on it. Not so much because he's afraid he thinks I'll mess things up, but more to test my knowledge

[@laminage]

Your Dad is a smart Man. He's proud of the fact that you stay on top of your business and he knows that what you know carries well into the Office when you deal with clients.

[@mattwilson6276]

Osama Munaser snore

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

So your father wouldn’t let you be your own man?

[@robertchflynn]

"Literally every movement represents something"?? You are giving Brando too much credit. He was often unprepared and didn't know lines so had to move around in order to read script while acting. LOL...

[@idontmind3585]

Tom and Sonny thinks 10-20 yrs ahead but Don thinks 50 yrs ahead

[@alialjabr7251]

Tom thinks 10 years ahead, Sonny thinks 0.10 seconds a head with his fucking temper.

[@alialjabr7251]

And Fredo thinks cocktail waitresses two at a time.

[@justinv6410]

IdontMind the anti drug capos lost out in the end. No resources. Don’t worry about the cops when your peers only will put you in the ground.

[@mktkt7456]

Thats why he's the Don

[@iyerzzzzz]

Tom and sonny think about their own future, the don thinks about the future of the family

[@bbsolpico1]

I like the way Don Vito walked over to Solozzo and poured him wine right before rejecting his proposal. Such class.

[@DomLysandru]

Vito, Tom, and Michael all exuded class.

[@Panos-xo9rc]

It is not wine but an anise type drink like ouzo or raki.

[@ChiefShaddy]

The rejection is delivered with such authority, poise, elegance, assertiveness, and gentleness.

[@alchknight5273]

It’s a show of respect for the man. The way he stands up and pour a drink to him while he’s sitting there… It’s a formal, respectful and elegant way to acknowledge he takes him seriously even if the final answer is NO.

[@koko40800]

@@alchknight5273 But I also saw Vito brushing off 'dirt' from his chair afterward, as a subtle diss toward Solozzo...as if the man sitting in the chair is making it dirty...then afterward he says Solozzo is in "a dirty business"

[@rosslogie217]

"It's true I have a lot of friends in politics" Is one of the most underrated lines.

[@lakonikos8791]

3:30 look how Santino gets nervous seeing a business opportunity thrown away. He opens his mouth, plays with his cup, he can’t stay cool. That’s classy acting from Jimmy Caan.

[@austinstyles6393]

Yes it was. The acting is superb.

[@markokassenaar4387]

I never understood that Santino actually gave away his obvious interest in the drug business. I always thought his tone was deprecating and condescending, I never heard any enthusiasm in it.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

James Caan plays the exact opposite of tbe Sonny role in the epic amazing film The Way Of The Gun. Joe Sarno was much more like Vito.

[@Pianoman999]

Every move from every actor in this entire movie is a masterclass in filmaking.

[@laminage]

I thought I was the only one who saw him twirling his Glass. He wanted that Deal so badly and Pop said "No!" he was furious. It kind of parallels Dallas when Jock told JR that he wanted to raise Cash asap because he didn't want any Oil Drilling done on Section 40 at Southfork. JR mortgaged Southfork to get the deal and although they came out of it Billionaires they were very lucky.

[@mikem591]

Solozzo was one of the most intriguing, charismatic bad guys ever. He came off as menacing and dangerous, yet interesting.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Unfortunately he didn't survive the Italian dish at the am-it restaurant.

[@MrAitraining]

He was terrific and Francis loved that he actually spoke Sicilian.

[@JerryAttric42]

i agree about Solozzo being a fascinating character. when the Godfather tell him "no," there's a great little moment where Solozzo drops his eyes, just a simple touch like that can convey so much meaning. no matter friendly his words are, there's always a air of menace about him also.

[@vitooiznop8053]

They could not have found a more perfect actor to portray Sollozo...the description of Sollozo in the book is that guy down to the last eyelash!

[@DragonBlack199]

It’s a shame just like with John Cazale Al Lettieri died too soon such talented actors

[@aggie7756]

That was a short meeting. Don Corleone cut to the chase real quick. No nonsense type of guy. My man!

[@seano.5970]

CastleBravo i think he might have cut it off earlier than he wanted to after Sonny Slip up. He might have been inclined to probe Sollozzo more otherwise.

[@matthewwoelfle5533]

I wish the people at my company would follow his lead.

[@jrpgtactics7786]

no getting drunk no getting high no driving around making a scene nothing. proper business meeting

[@SalemGhassanHanna]

Yeah, hope neither had to travel too far for that meeting, eh?

[@jfjsas07]

And he got shot for this strictness, stubbornness and lack of co-operation.

[@KingKong-ux3gg]

Man. Marlon truly is the greatest actor ever and by far. His gestures and everything are just so natural.

[@zanmanur5203]

Marlon Brando was born to play this role and he did it perfect.

[@MichaelGiordano777]

" I Could have been a Contender" remember that line and Movie? It was better than the Godfather Movie Pisan.

[@BlackAbe007]

They had to fight Hollywood for Brando to get that part. Just like “ Johnny Fontaine”. And I’m not horsing around...

[@belingonza318]

Everything Brando did in this movie was great. The little things he did . The way he would walk around later when playing with his grandson and dying.

[@rikjamesguitare]

Agree....agree But for me personally, Brando IS Stanley Kowalski. That was his natural born part in my opinion.

[@jovanbregu2057]

There is only one Don

[@flapjaques]

"It doesn't make any difference to me what a man does for a living you understand" Love that line...the don casts no moral aspersions, you do what you gotta do.

[@coache1nine]

Never knock another man's hustle

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

It's a beautiful thing but it aint my thing.

[@vishnu2407]

It sounds beautiful but it isn't

[@albertorodriguezfernandez5956]

Yes he said that, but also justified his decision right away. He labeled it "a little dangerous". Don was a master at work. He knew that drugs were not the right business for him. Too much money flying around, too many people affected, too much fuss for him.

[@andreasdm8193]

He actually said that cause he offended him a second ago.Not that he means it

[@jimmcfarlane5611]

Sonny could never have been Don due to his temper and lack of intellect in comparison with Vito and Tom.

[@asiamatron]

Yeah, he was a poor choice for the role of Don. He rushed to Carlo's place with no protection allowing himself to be easily shot down. That was a really amateur move. He also should've kept his mouth shut during the Sollozzo meeting. Sonny didn't have a poker face and he was easy to read. His temper also made him easily manipulated.

[@ahmadtarmizial-malizi3886]

Mike's way better than sonny..

[@ahmadtarmizial-malizi3886]

@Bo Zi knock knock

[@tridadisaputra7948]

Tom Hagen is not a Good Consigliere, but he is a good lawyer.

[@jpcastledark]

@@tridadisaputra7948 Man, 😂, I thought it was the same damn thing.

[@Boxingbear]

Sonny's reaction to his father's berating always gets me. The ONLY person that Sonny will always knuckle under to.

[@waynewonder89]

Fredo that is being considered "Stupid" didn't behave stupidly in this clip. Sonny did.

[@reijosalminen7502]

-but the traitor is Tessio....ugh.

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

They did treat Fredo with disrespect. Everyone talks about Vito being old world and Tom didn’t catch on to things because he wasn’t Sicilian. But Fredo caught on and he was right. You’re breaking you’re own rules by passing me over as the oldest after Sonny is killed. What did they think Fredos reaction was gonna be? You send me to Vegas to keep me outta the way? Fredo reacted the way he should of.

[@jjrj8568]

too stupid to understand what the fuck was going on

[@logancox6548]

To be fair, Fredo didn't really fall apart and become a useless idiot until he saw his dad get shot and failed to protect him. That pretty much broke him, as well as any faith anybody had in him at that point.

[@Rao665]

Fredo had cunning. Playing stupid..until the moment he freaked out when his dad is shot. As for that "Old World" "breaking down your own rules..." bullshit that A10 mentions...this is a Godfather invention. Don's didnt pass on their leadership to their sons. When a son did take charge, it usually came with resistance.

[@John_Henry83]

I think this is my favorite scene of the whole trilogy. It shows how naturally intelligent Don Vito was. While he was not formally educated he was intelligent. He could read a person or a situation and strategize far into the future how it could help or hurt him.

[@syedtaher9461]

I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I have spoiled them as you can see and they talk when they should listen! I'm gonna use these on one of my children's 😇

[@LeslieGMN]

@syed taher I did! My eldest recognized the line, was outraged... and shut up!

[@mikeysmith3755]

Vro vicario 5

[@mikeysmith3755]

Nyc

[@coldcartcold8633]

Why don't you want your kid talking to you? Are you afraid of opinions? Are you scared of them criticising you, can you not handle insults?

[@johnstevenson6056]

@@coldcartcold8633 It's none of those things. The facts are.....nobody has a clue what they are doing when they create another human being without said human beings consent. They could be giving a great gift or they could be inflicting the greatest curse. Both are what we all know as "life". No matter how it is viewed no parent knows what they are doing when they bring children into the world. Some even do it, simply because everyone else was doing it, although they will never admit that. Some view children as the ultimate fashion accessory (they will never admit that either!) Some parents are so arrogant that they actually believe they know what they are doing with regards to child rearing. Rudyard Kipling has a good poem about how many variables there are....it's called "IF". Many would-be parents would do well to read and at least try to understand it before taking on the greatest responsibility that another human being can inflict on themselves and upon someone else who has no choice in the matter. Unfortunately 99% will not.

[@5332wonderboy]

Without Brando, this movie wouldn't have made this far as a classic. In every scene, his performance is just brilliant. He deserved more than an Oscar. he deserved respect which he never received. What an actor he was. Rip

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

He turned it down voluntarily in protest. Something related to how native Americans were treated in Hollywood I believe.

[@kopibin9532]

48 years later in 2020: this scene and quality of acting is so dope

[@charlieclark9552]

Considering the topic they are discussing, this comment is ironic

[@caomhan84]

I will forever contend that this is the best American movie ever made. I like it more than the sequel, even though the sequel has a bigger scope.

[@BlackAbe007]

If there’s another hundred years, it will Still be True...

[@ericbrophy8142]

No pun intended, I'm sure. :-)

[@abefroman8821]

2 years later and this comment still holds up.

[@5332wonderboy]

I don’t think this movie could ever be topped. Period!

[@amanms1999]

Except by Once upon a time in America

[@risavsahu4666]

@@amanms1999 You didn't just say that lmfao

[@amanms1999]

@@risavsahu4666 The Godfather is one of the top 5 greatest movies ever made. But personally, I love OUATIA slightly more. It was the most emotionally impactful movie I've ever seen. I also think its Robert De Niro' s best performance after Raging Bull

[@arkay238]

Except for Joe Dirt.

[@willchurch8376]

@@amanms1999 We really acting like Britney Spears in Crossroads wasn't a thing?

[@lakonikos8791]

2:13 “My compliments”. The way Sollozzo credits Tom for what Vito knows establishes that he’s a distinguished consigliere. I love the way subleties are handled in this movie, it’s so great.

[@Flizzypirate]

Absolutley...almost a sign of arrogance, too, knowing that Tom did his homework on him

[@buttonman6262]

It wasn’t a real compliment as Sollozzo knew Tom hadn’t found out Barzini was really behind the deal.

[@davidleonard7439]

@@buttonman6262 thats irrelevant because he was actually working FOR the tattaglias. Read the book

[@buttonman6262]

David Leonard I’ve read the book 4 times thank you.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I didn't know until this day that it was Barzini all along.

[@karga23]

4:59 "Tom, what is this nonsense?" I love this line. Godfather is always direct and on point.

[@tylerwedell3750]

Johnny is starring in that new film

[@alonenjersey]

I myself think that a gift of flowers is a bit of nonsense. Never mind the occasion.

[@737215]

3:50 Sonny is an absolutely bull, but his father can stop him with one raised hand and a quiet word.

[@tookiezzz2898]

Or just one raised eye brow.

[@thomasgreen1557]

I love the way you worded that👍

[@neo1269]

Nobody talks to Sonny that way except the old man. Sonny had to stand there and take it, nothing he could do about it. It shows you the power that Vito had, not only is he the only person that could control Sonny he was also the only person who could control Luca.

[@dcap79]

His mother too.

[@scottr.7117]

imagine parents having that kind of discipline over their kids today...i said imagine.

[@asanokatana]

So many films do exposition so poorly, but Tom’s very brief exposition here (the Don doesn’t need to be told what their enemies will do with the drug money, that was for us) is so smooth and concise and fits the scene so well, it’s perfect. Great direction, great screenwriting.

[@scottmatheson3346]

exactly. it's exposition that's even justified because it's a matter of respect to ask tom his opinion.

[@mockingbird806]

Wow !

[@66kaisersoza]

A modern movie would have had a close up shot of solozzo's reaction to sonny's out of line remark, completely giving the game away

[@ajkhan1115]

Eh.

[@pheunithpsychic-watertype9881]

And the blaring ass music

[@aiyachristian]

The way clemenza, Tom, and sollozo all look down with their eyes uncomfortably is just so good in the subtle way they do it

[@chellyr5311]

LIKE THE OFFICE LMAOOOOOO

[@robrs8631]

And some suspenseful music

[@saurabhnene7535]

The way everyone in the room reacted to the deadly mistake Sonny made!! Only those who have read the book will get the gesture.

[@burekshakur5153]

what's the difference between the book and the movie in that particular scene?

[@oussamat612]

@@burekshakur5153 I want to know too

[@jammybizzle666]

@@burekshakur5153 detail

[@cha5]

In the novel it has Tom and everyone in the room horrified at Sonny’s blunder, And Tom especially thinking that he would never want to be the Consileri of Santino Corleone.

[@laminage]

@@cha5 Exactly! When Sonny opened his mouth, that's when their downfall began in a very slow way.

[@pradman81]

I love the leadership shown by to Don. He ensures he hears everybody's opinion before deciding. He ends up deciding against their opinion but only after he ensures every perspective is considered.

[@georgepenton6023]

Al Lettieri as Virgil Solozzo---absolutely brilliant. And completely overlooked.

[@bowlcut7214]

agreed he played really well imo

[@Clonetrooper1139]

He was great in "The Getaway" with Steve McQueen. Plays a really good villain.

[@mikem591]

One of the most charismatic bad guys ever. T

[@robertthomas2601]

He was a connected guy, too. Was in-laws with the Ebolis of the Genovese family. Introduced Pacino to Pasquale so he could hang out with him and prepare for the role.

[@maxfieldnuckels9075]

He was also good in Mr Majestyk, with Charles Bronson

[@siddharthhariharan2384]

The moment at 2:52 the way he moves his hand and asks his son to get side. Wow! What power what authority what command. Brando the legend 🙏

[@Paul-km9ox]

parents in the old countries, even now, can command their children, and so they should, the west has cucked a lot of men

[@skyblueerik]

And then hands the bottle to Sonny.

[@alonenjersey]

Not just power & authority but also great respect.

[@tommyleedy2798]

After pouring Solotzo the drink, he hands Sonny the bottle and proceeds to sit. It appears that he brushes lint away from Solotzo's pant leg with two swipes of his hand.

[@stratplayr6997]

Tom's line at 1:25, saying "narcotics is the thing of the future". He was so right. Hard to imagine that there was a time when drugs weren't a thing.

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

Actually, the drug trade was almost unknown in the 1950's thru 1960's. There was **NO NEED FOR DRUGS** back then, because America was King of the World. Gas was 35Ȼ a gallon, employment was high (everyone who wanted a job had a job!), the marriage rate was through the roof & divorce was nearly unknown. Then...the 70's & '80's happened, and everything fell to pieces. Big Biz took over, jobs were outsourced, pensions were obliterated, "No Fault" divorces became commonplace, and...**HERE COME THE DRUG DEALERS!!**

[@mikewolverton7904]

Solozzo wanted all the judges and politicians in Vito's pocket. Now think about that compared to the severe narcotics problem in this country today.

[@TheSMR1969]

​@@CLASSICALFAN100 that's just false, there was drugs all the way back to the 1800s, it just wasn't as bad, but even before that when marriage was high and life was good, the US wasn't king of the world as Britain was and it was US and USSR that were too dogs

[@LordTalax]

@@CLASSICALFAN100 If you think drugs weren't around in the 60s you need to read your history again.

[@scottmatheson3346]

​@@CLASSICALFAN100drugs don't need underlying social conditions to draw people. and the people in the era you're talking about were miserable, it's just they only had alcohol to drown their misery. the expansion of social decay was the product of technological achievement, in the shape of more effective drugs and distribution logistics. take the current opioid crisis: it's not exogenous - it's not that people are compensating for worse conditions now than they were ten years ago - it's that the logistics for distributing opioids (via pills instead of heroin) are so much more efficient.

[@eldiosvivi3229]

KZbin made a recomendation I could not refuse.

[@kevingilligan139]

At least Sonny wasn’t banging cocktail waitresses two at a time.

[@azrael7891]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@fightttttt]

he was banging 1 at a time, at his wedding

[@aboveusall22]

@@fightttttt At his sister wedding not his

[@fightttttt]

@@aboveusall22 o, his own would of made that scene better

[@waynej2608]

@@fightttttt Sonny gave her the 'sauceege', up against the door.

[@localneo-graphic4647]

Like a true Sicilian, Vito straight up lied to Sollozzo's face in the most respectful manner possible, pretending he had already made up his mind and showed up just to politely say 'no' in person. Both Hagan and Sonny were on board prior, and based on Sonny's reaction, it seems that his father was at least considering the offer going in. Regardless of his trepidations towards the business, I bet he would've agreed if he felt he had the right guy to back. Problem was Sollozzo wanted two things, and he was completely wrong about which one Don Vito was concerned with. Notice how impressed he is by the indifference of a 1 million dollar buy in. That's like 10-15 million today. That's a lot of money gone if he makes a bad bet, but Don Vito doesn't even seem phased by it. It's not the million dollars, but the 'nickels and dimes' that Vito has a problem with. Notice how he calls those nickels and dimes his 'friends'. Even after that comment, Don Corleone STILL gives him a chance to show he understands what he's asking for. Don Corleone wants to be acknowledged as the only guy that can protect a drug kingpin, and he wants it to be acknowledged that doing so comes with a personal price that will be considered in the future by his would-be partner, because as rich as he is, he's definitely not the only guy with a million dollars to lend out, especially considering the returns. It shows that Sollozzo has no regard for the politicians, they're just people who need to be paid off by a guy with the right connections. If he showed Don Vito that he knew the political price he was asking for was bigger than the actual money he needed, I bet he would've accepted it. Instead, he completely misunderstood Don Vito's priorities, and Sonny tipped their hand of the true intent behind the meeting.

[@jaredmello]

Intersecting, I could see this being what Vito was thinking

[@joederocco9321]

italian you mean. we're all italians

[@shotty2164]

@@joederocco9321all Sicilians are Italian but not all Italians are Sicilian.

[@joederocco9321]

and@@shotty2164

[@joederocco9321]

we are all italians no matter the background or country we live in and we need to stick together@@shotty2164

[@ayaanmirza1677]

I love how the Godfather asks for Tom and Sonny's opinions behind closed doors. Shows that despite his wisdom, he understands that he doesn't know everything

[@rdskn4eva]

I love how he cleans his pants before he tells him no

[@inams999]

rdskn4eva not his pants but sofa

[@laminage]

It was like he was "Cleaning" himself of Sollozzo's Filthy Deal.

[@neverdavenever]

@rita arruda very interesting! I didn't get that at first.

[@bugsy1028]

rdskn4eva I noticed that also. Im sure that was all Brando. It makes the scene.

[@johnnypastrana6727]

Not cleaning he is flicking...

[@Caine61]

"It's best as your interests don't conflict with mine" I.E., "keep the fuck away from me and my family"

[@VasilyMusic]

I'm pretty sure he said "especially since your interests don't conflict with mine".

[@LeandroDelPrete]

Marlon had it in his blood. That's the perfect acting for a Don. Polite, but agressive. Friendly, but threatening.

[@mirazusta2002]

I cannot get tired of seeing this business meeting scene. The acting is superb, so natural the way all of them interact with each other, Thank you for posting

[@brmillgr]

10 people still talk when they should listen

[@lawrencebittke8478]

brmillgr Sounds like my late Father.

[@albundy6008]

A lot of people do

[@Mattraction513]

That happens alot lately

[@LovingTinha]

women are incredibly good at it

[@speakertreatz]

and they didn't sleep on the plane

[@peterwall583]

I remember my dad took me to see this movie I was 6 years old! His favorite movie, years later it become my favorite movie, miss you dad

[@mannylieberman2574]

When Sollozzo says: "my compliments" to Hagen he is only pretending to compliment him. He wants to reinforce the bad intelligence that it is the Tataglia family alone who is backing him. The Tataglias may have been in on it, but The Turk at that moment was directing attention away from his main backer: Barzini. The real threat "all along" as Vito would later put it.

[@mattthomas1442]

Yep. Not sticking up for Tom since as a consigliere it's his job to find out these things but I would've thought The Don would have been smart enough to know that it couldn't have just been Tataglia. I mean in his own words Tataglia was "just a pimp", he should have known that there was somebody with more power and money behind him.

[@mikem591]

@@mattthomas1442 Good insight.

[@harleminthebuildn9234]

TOP MARKS MATE 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@homerinchinatown2]

Interesting and it makes sense. It reinforces the idea that this whole thing was an exploratory effort by Sollozzo - to find out what the Corleones are like, what info they had (or didn't have), etc. He did seem disappointed when Vito gave him the 'no' answer, but it begs the question whether he really thought there was a chance of this working out or if he was doing a bit of acting to cover a more subversive purpose. Gotta wonder what would have happened if Vito said yes.... Would Sollozzo actually try to balance the interests of all these families or would he still plot against Vito and buy extra-nice flowers for his funeral since he had his million bucks...?

[@sliceserve234]

Our true enemy has yet to reveal himself

[@brunoquintana7242]

I love this scene . Don Vito stresses that oftentimes his children talk out of line when they should be listening . Then he scolds Sonny for talking out of line. " Never reveal what you're thinking to those outside the family". And Sonny despite being a big hot head shows utmost respect to Vito, his father and head of the family .

[@meteor2012able]

I love most of the comments. However, some of them do not appreciate that the movies is based on Mario Puzo's book. The book is much richer in scope and covers details that are not in the movie. I recommend reading the book and re- watching the movie .... I am sure that you will appreciate the movie much more. Mario Puzo deserves much more credit ..... after all he wrote the "Godfather".... Mario, I love you!

[@user-ki1vd3ti8j]

THE BOOK IS AMAZING! COVERS MUCH MORE DETAIL LIKE YOU SAID.

[@Abruzzo333]

I hear there's a 7 hour long version of the film that they recently showed in parts on HBO.

[@futurejewoverlord9109]

USA Latino the book makes the film seem weak in comparison

[@KKG51]

It's called The Godfather Saga and it was just terrific!! G One & G Two in chronological order with many scenes I'd never seen before.

[@bluesboy54321]

With you on this point.. Luca is talked about much more in the book and Johnny Fontaine infinitely more.. Great movies, but as always, a better book.

[@petec3185]

“There’s a lot of money in that white powder” Thanks son. Tom, give me a better explanation.

[@Poeme340]

The manners hide the violence brewing underneath-brilliant in every way-acting, directing, writing, photography!

[@walterlv01]

Vito knew something was off - the proposal was far too generous from someone whom he'd never even heard of before. He instinctively knew something bigger was at work. Tom had just part of the story right while Sonny was blinded by dollar signs. Vito knew this wasn't the end of it but it would buy him some time to figure out what was really going on. Of course Sonny blew the strategy to hell.

[@martinbroverman7955]

" like so many nickels and dimes" seemed to be an insult to me.

[@sawyerhaming951]

@@martinbroverman7955 An insult to the politicians

[@slide5039]

PERFECT description of their characters

[@PLASTERGOAT]

I like when he pours a drink and dust the chair off show he's in complete control

[@PLASTERGOAT]

@ thanks I've watched it 100x the movie never seen it that way

[@joncaju]

and adjusted his tie before he said no to Sollozzo

[@grafeebabee]

@@joncaju yeah that was cool as hell!

[@Vingul]

He neither dusts off the chair nor the arm of it as far as I can see, I believe he dusts off Tattaglia's pant leg.

[@PLASTERGOAT]

No it's the chair watch again could have drips some alcohol or he's brushing offdirt caues he's telling him he's in dirty business. Still showing his control over situation

[@laminage]

Don't you notice how "Rude" Sonny was at 4:12. He didn't get up right away after the Meeting with Sollozzo. He was so angry at The Don saying No to the Drug Deal.

[@ettawing5955]

yup

[@Rao665]

i never noticed that until now. he's staring straight ahead dejectedly. nice acting.

[@garyaugustus1009]

laminage.... It wasn't because the Don refused the deal, it was because the Don dressed him down and called him a child in front of an adversary. Remember that Sonny is the oldest heir, the next in line to be Godfather. Plus his temper, impetuousness and rep as an ass-kicker, his ego and manhood was assaulted... yet, he was powerless on all levels to do anything about it. He must've been absolutely seething inside.

[@isotopefeeney]

I think maybe it's also because he doesn't want to believe the meeting is really over . . . maybe there'll be some last minute negotiation. As Sollozzo later observes to Tom Hagen: Sonny was hot for the deal.@@garyaugustus1009

[@mikem591]

Amazing! 😮😮🤔 Never noticed that...that sealed the deal with Solozzo knowing Sonny wanted the deal...

[@abehambino]

As a teenager I could appreciate this for the classic that it is. As a young adult I fell in love with the sheer awesomeness that was this movie. As I’ve matured in matters of business and family, and the two quite often intersect, I come to see that this is not only perhaps one of the greatest movies ever, but also perhaps one of the most honest ones. I don’t condone the actions and trade of the character, please don’t misunderstand, but if you can’t relate to this movie, then I suggest you start a business endeavor with family. This will have a whole new meaning for you!

[@stormship1647]

Totally agree!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏿👏🏿

[@nightstalker705]

The facial expressions after Sonny speaks out of turn is serious dialogue without speaking. Brilliant!

[@stevenfarina2369]

Watching Brando play this role was special .He was the best at playing a tough important man .I could watch THE GODFATHER every weekend for the rest of my life and appreciate BRANDO always !!!

[@nyy190343]

Damn...that delivery of "I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them as you can see...they talk when they should listen" gives me goosebumps

[@Hibernicus1968]

The book fleshes out the scene a little better: Vito approves of Tom's take on this, as it shows foresight. Tom accurately sees the money potential in narcotics, and what that will mean for the balance of power among the five families if they have part of that action, and the Corleone's don't. But Vito refuses Salozzo's deal anyway because he foresees something Tom doesn't -- the dollars and cents are the only factor to consider, and society was willing to tolerate a certain amount of corruption, gambling, liquor (during prohibition), even prostitution (though the Corleone's are not part of that business); but drugs were something else again, and not something society would be prepared to tolerate to the same extent. So in the short term, they'd all get richer; but in the end, their power would be diminished or even destroyed.

[@deathrager2404]

drugs also ended up that everyone started snitching on eachother . facing 30-life for some drugs is fucked up. vito corleone was absolutely right. drugs will destroy the mafia. and not because of life sentences, real men will handle their bids. but because of those weak fucks who will snitch.

[@jjhpor]

In the next movie Michael and Tom use a brothel to entrap a congressman. So perhaps Michael's ultimate failure was his lack of character that Vito displayed.

[@LandersWorkshop]

@@jjhpor To be fair, Michael was a lot street-smarter in that sense.

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

3:50 The way Brando looks at Caan, that pause, is exactly what a father would do with a son who stepped out of line. My children never liked "the look" I would give them when they knew I was not happy with them. lol Brilliant acting.

[@derloweausdersiedlung]

I swear to god thats the same i want to say. And the look that he gives him after call his name at the end pulling his eyebrows up.

[@slide5039]

My dad has “that look”. Could stop a train dead in its tracks

[@ccwnoob4393]

Love how he illustrates the maxim to never let anyone know what you're really thinking when he tells Solozzo "since you're interests don't conflict with mine" when deep down Vito knows damn well that they do and that Solozzo may have a violent plan-b, which Vito was right about.

[@joejoerunya8908]

It’s crazy how Don Vito was so loved and respected, and Michael was so feared

[@rodbetita2148]

Too real. They weren't acting.

[@ZjawbreakerZ]

The way he sets his son straight with only a few sentences in the end... Vito was always in charge of every environment he was a part of.

[@amirkasa4458]

My life is simple, I see a godfather video - I click and then I watch

[@deathrager2404]

i watch and then i click

[@dolphus32]

There isn't a more manly movie with countless lessons on strategy, wisdom, loyalty and leadership than the Godfather. All time great.

[@asafindy]

Vito: “Santino, what do you think?” Sonny: “There’s a lot of money in that white powder.” Vito: “Have a cookie, son.” {pats head}

[@Paradisio84]

Lol!

[@crimepunishmenttv8141]

lmao

[@dougm659]

Brandy’s Oscar was perhaps the best deserved in the history of that award….this was an absolute masterclass!

[@Jack-qm5jh]

Just look at the way he approaches to decline the offer. First, he hears him out. Second, understands why his family gets the offer. Third, he goes close to him, fill up his drink, sits near him, dusts of the couch and reasons out why he wants to decline. What a direction !!

[@deeps604]

I remember my father looked at me the same way Don looked at Sunny to keep quiet while his FATHER was talking. Brilliant!

[@ericday4505]

Don Vito is so damn cool he is this first picture with big time assist from Pacino, this scene Santino gets his father shot because he does not listen, still his father absolutely loves his eldest son as you see when he goes to the undertaker and asks him to fix his son so that his mother does not have to se him like that, in that scene once again Coppala pulled it off brilliantly, the Godfather is a mob movie but it also is a family movie, I think that is why it is so beloved by most people, Brando, "Why do I deserve this generosity" great line great performance great movies.

[@whateverum]

+Eric Day Santino was not the eldest son, Fredo was.

[@ericday4505]

+george g You know what George I thought Sonny was eldest, I shall check.

[@dre66roc]

+george g santino is the eldest son

[@ericday4505]

I thought he was but not 100% sure, and I even read the book. A while ago so, I just assumed everyone knew that too but thanks you saved me from the research.

[@akshayvara3974]

george g Nah, Fredo was only stepped over for Michael when Santino was killed,

[@leflef8085]

It's amazing how many subtleties are in this movie! I just noticed that after Vito rejects the offer (3:12)- when the camera goes back to Salozzo, you can hear a crash in the background (almost like a faint bolt of lighting). The same thing happens when Vito says he has "a sentimental weakness for his children". When the camera pans back to Salozzo (4:00) you hear the faint bolt of lightning again. To me, this is punctuating Salozzo's thoughts (and his body language) during those two points in the scene that 1) Vito had to be killed and 2) that he may have a chance to do business with Sonny with Vito out of the way.

[@laurenceschwartz8606]

The background noises are planned diegetic /ambient effects that suggest construction and sounds of the street bustle

[@frankslade33]

If you read the book of sound editor Walter Murch talking about editing with Michael Ondaatje, you'll be sure there are no accidents in the sound, however background it is. It always serves a purpose - highly recommended book.

[@slide5039]

Damn! Learn something about this movie every time I watch it. I got one for you. I noticed that most, if not all, of the murders are committed in BROAD DAYLIGHT. Usually at night time, that’s when we expect the boogie man to be around the corner and eminent (predictable) death shortly after. In the Godfather, it’s always a surprise and at unexpected times. Brilliant

[@Butter-gz4kb]

Every scene is pure genius; never has a movie captured ever scene and the acting was superb in Godfather I & II.

[@outdoorrn2980]

"Why do I deserve this generosity?"

[@UBZUKki]

4:38 Santino was a hot head, but I just LOVE the way papa put him straight.... Love this film.

[@precollegeenglish]

You're not too tired, are you Tom? Knowing his men are human beings not machines is what makes a great leader. Mafia or not.

[@damomand]

I love how Tom has “notes” on gangsters lol. This is why the Corleone family is ahead of the other Five Families

[@laminage]

It was his job as a Lawyer

[@apollosamistoso1370]

@@laminage it was his job for business

[@richardgladstone8975]

This is absolutely great acting, directing, and photography. Makes you feel like you're right there a part of it.

[@trevscribbles]

I love that detail about WHY he was upset with his son. It wasn't what he said or why, but that he gave just the slightest glimpse at their hand, and that was unacceptable.

[@alanyuan8565]

What I like about Godfather 1 is the story was deep but also easy to follow. I had to watch GodFather 3 several times to fully understand it.