Godfather Luna Mezz 'O Mare

[@Redhookgreen]

the "old Italian Man" singing Luna Mezz is my grandfather Gennaro Amato. He was an an actor and singer on the Italian stage.

[@basilmarasco1975]

He did a great job!

[@basilmarasco1975]

Bravo, Gennaro!

[@ipwn951]

Amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@marvomarcus]

No he wasn't

[@MrSupernova111]

That is so cool! You'll always have at least one great memory of him! He looked like a really fun guy to be around. May he rest in peace.

[@MobySlick]

This scene doesn't feel like you're watching actors. It feels more like someone filmed a real wedding.

[@LucaBrasi7]

Yes I was there.

[@al-saif_]

gives me nostalgia and im not even italian

[@paulchandler427]

this movie soo rich in what I call "texture". The old music stands, microphone, slightly yellow color to everything > masterpiece.

[@dannyenglish7828]

For real

[@jonjonlewis355]

About the time this was filmed Salvatore Mortillaro married his second wife, my cousin Darlene Rossi, in Metairie, La. Big wedding, big family still going strong.

[@Boygonebad]

Mama Corleone was such great underrated character

[@bradleyrussell8180]

I agree 100%

[@risingphoenix8072]

Yes. I have albums by her (Morgana King) from the late 70s, she has a wonderful voice! I still listen to them

[@pamparker4047]

and fantastic singer also

[@joesolese]

Every time I see this scene I can't help but laugh when the old man sings.... he sings with such enthusiasm that you cannot help but feel good. God bless him.

[@lolomgmetobavi]

Exactly what I was thinking :)

[@georgereinhardt7481]

And that his false teeth almost come flying out....I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@57highland]

@D Taylor: It couldn't be in the soundtrack, as the old man threw it in spontaneously. Like a kid swearing in front of all the adults ... it's too late to shut him up once the bad word is out.

[@NeverDauntedRadioNetwork]

It's not a bad word, it's a double entendre. This is what he sings in English: IF I Give YOU THE BARBER HE WILL COME AND HE WILL GO, BUT HE'LL ALWAYS HOLD HIS RAZOR IN HIS HANDS... IF HE LIKES THE IDEA HE'LL RAZOR YOU OH MY DAUGHTER.

[@ToaHat]

Wasn't he one of the old Dons who got bumped at the end of the movie? He was at the meeting with Barzini, Tattaglia and all the rest.

[@stonecold2589]

I want to go to that wedding

[@ByAnyMeans000]

Stone Cold looks like a lot of fun

[@vitalijduskevic4067]

And open a can of whoops ass ehh?

[@dejanvukobrat4053]

no you dont... :)

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

Stone Cold my moms side is Italian and I’ve gone to many weddings like this, and fun is not good enough word to describe them!

[@salahal-saleh3076]

Yeah so you could stun the shit outta Vito's ass

[@irenahacki911]

The joy, the happyness seems so real like on a real wedding. Chapeau, Mama Corleone ;-)

[@TheInstaghetto]

this scene makes you completely forget people like them could be involved in the mafia

[@nickademofrost46]

what mafia? ;)

[@nickademofrost46]

There is no mafia, all government propaganda.

[@texxxxxxxx]

nickademo frost Ahahah yes, no mafia, keep believing that

[@nickademofrost46]

Mduck Nopp Yep there is NO mafia just gay govt trying to control everything.

[@Nicecatholicgirl]

+Nick Forte Especially the father at :52. Those little girls would probably be about 50 years old, maybe older

[@prettysureitsq992]

This scene alone is better than most of today’s movies

[@asadmughal4362]

No doubt

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

The biggest problem with Hollywood now, is that they want *SUPER QUICK MONEY*, without any artistry involved. That's why we have cartoon-movies, remakes of long-ago hits, and everything has a juvenile focus. There aren't any "serious" movies being made...

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

*Pee Wee Herman's TV show* was better than most of today's movies...

[@Douken]

@@CLASSICALFAN100 With cinematic effects you can make in your living room computer.

[@nadie2919]

When car races and explosions were real...

[@bluetexan2775]

I'm not Italian, but there is just something so nostalgic about this scene.

[@basilmarasco1975]

You're right. The first time I saw this movie, at the theater with my father, he said, "Boy, that don't have weddings like that anymore." He was a kid in the time frame of "The Godfather" story. Grew up in the 1940s and probably attended at least one such wedding.

[@alenschi2923]

In Italy we don't know this song, we only know this song for american's mafia films

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@alenschi2923 Are you from Sicily? If not then maybe that's the reason you have never heard it on the mainland.

[@maanmoon-official7266]

@@alenschi2923 i’m Italian, from Milan and l know this song.

[@foganholigor]

It's called tradition my friend. Italy has always maintained the principle that the family together is a place of joy and peace, so the feeling you feel is that "If I didn't have it, I want to have it"

[@mongchilde]

love the old Italian man, so funny.

[@cginetto]

Is he still alive?

[@Kingteranas]

@@cginetto doubtful considering this movie was made ~50 years ago

[@BradBrassman]

@@Kingteranas Note how he nearly loses his falsies!

[@lukatielidze5922]

guess he is dead

[@felicepiomaione302]

The first time I saw the trilogy I thought he was don Altobello 😂

[@johnlegend3081]

Everything so carefully and artistically done that you don’t feel you’re watching a movie Feels more like a real Italian wedding. A huge shoutout to the amazing crew. I say BRAVO.

[@TakeCareOfYourself24434]

This movie beats Marvel acting level

[@TakeCareOfYourself24434]

Marvel actor acting good only at the start

[@alessandrom7181]

A real South Italian wedding at most. Italians are not the same from Sicily to Alps not culturally, nor genetically nor phenotypically.

[@yalinahewage1941]

​@@alessandrom7181sicilians have more anatolian ancestry and less steppe ancestry. Peninsula Italians have a modest steppe and WSH ancestry. Genetically Italians aren't different but ancestry levels are disproportionate from place to place.

[@jimpaull94]

Perfect comment.

[@printolive5512]

My wifes family are all Sicilian, and both grandparents were originally from the village of Alia, which is across the valley from Corleone . The island is an incredible place, with a very rich history and the best Greek ruins in the Mediterranean . Olive trees that are 1000 years old and still producing fruit are everywhere. Hard to believe with what happened there in WW II but most of the countryside was undamaged. It is Italy unmasked and worth the trip.

[@charleskobold115]

What's really hard to believe is how poorly the Sicilians and Italians fought to defend their beautiful island, leaving it to us Germans to do the fighting.

[@clusterflick6333]

@@charleskobold115 It wasn't about fighting to defend their land; it was about fighting to defend Mussolini and his regime. The Italian people weren't that keen on fighting and dying in the name of that fucking clown and his band of murderers-- and rightfully so! In the end, Mussolini was hanged for crimes against the Italian people and his corpse was hung by the heels, upside down, in a public square in Milan, so people could walk by and spit on his face -- that's how the Italian people really felt about him. Too bad the Germans weren't wise enough to give *their* murderous dictator the same treatment.

[@charleskobold115]

@@clusterflick6333 The Russians and all of the other ethnic groups of the Soviet Union were not too keen on fighting and dying for Stalin but still did. The Mafia continues to hold Southern Italy back in a terrible way and the people who are part of it and those who celebrate it should be ashamed of themselves. Compare Palermo with Bolzano. Where would just about anyone want to live? Without shame the mafia has turned Napoli into a complete trash heap! I don't have anything against Italian culture or the people in anyway. But I can't stand the glorification of the mafia! What a destructive force. That was one thing Mussolini was spot on about. Crushing them for the greater good of a society they were holding back in such a serious way.

[@charleskobold115]

@Едуард Симонян Absolutely correct. But no one will ever be able to question the bravery with which the people of the Soviet Union won the 2nd World War with.

[@charleskobold115]

@Sports Entertainment Against overwhelming odds and with great skill I must say. There were no war crimes committed against civilians by the Germans in Sicily, there were no SS units present doing mass executions like in Eastern Europe. At least Germans are now very ashamed and made aware of the crimes of fascism whereas so many people continue to glorify the very thing that is so destructive to their own interests.

[@sena6492]

this is not a movie shooting, they just entered a real wedding and started shooting..so realistic goddamn

[@ИванМаксин-и4я]

Typical family lunch in Sicily

[@greensquirrel4019]

I have never witnessed an Italian wedding... 😭

[@maxpower2093]

@@ИванМаксин-и4я centuries ago maybe

[@maxpower2093]

@@greensquirrel4019 italian weddings are different depending on the part of country you are in, generally speaking tnis is a kind of wedding popular in the South decades ago among country people. Now the story is completely different

[@russoantonino6609]

@@maxpower2093 no.

[@jwbjpb1338]

Godfather and Godfather II....the best two movies ever. When you watch these two movies you get lost in them. You become immersed in them no matter how many times you watch them.

[@donaldsaigh8785]

The actress playing Mrs. Corleone is a fine looking woman.

[@Rimuru_0808]

Godmother *

[@erichodge567]

Morgana King, who played Mama Corleone, was a highly accomplished singer of jazz, blues, and popular song. No wonder, then, that her ten seconds of singing are so effective.

[@5280PolotheKid]

For sure i look at women like her n think how grateful i would be if my wife is just as beautiful at that age

[@panzarcik5989]

Yeah she looks nice

[@OfficialSilverMoon]

@@5280PolotheKid But you have to remember that she looks very old compared to her real age. She was 39-40 at the time of the shooting of Godfather and 42-43 in Godfather 2 but she played Carmela who was in her 60s. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2018.

[@rampageclover9788]

All this going on while Sonny’s in the middle of making Vincenzo

[@vince371vc]

😂

[@thevampirecielphantomhive2342]

With the ugliest bridesmaid ever

[@Unclebarry94]

@@thevampirecielphantomhive2342 I'd hit it

[@gonzalesdohnrryhrc]

Hahahahahha

[@berkanttahirov1645]

And Fredo banging cocktail waitresses two at the time.

[@twoface459]

Best movie ever made in the history of movies ever made

[@robertdefrank2550]

yes!!! Agree 100% & not because I am italian! (lol)

[@farrazyunus5165]

+robert defrank not the best ,dude

[@zannenbijin-]

Farraz Yunus What’s better than this then

[@TreeFiddyBandit]

Lance Gu in terms of critics and polls, critics listed Citizen Kane as the greatest movie of all time with The Godfather coming in at 2 I’ve always wanted to see that movie just to see why critics consider it the best movie of all time Aside from that, me personally, The Godfather is definitely the best movie I’ve ever seen I have other personal favorites but when it comes to storytelling, I agree hardly anything comes close to this movie

[@zaodizao]

+Farraz Yunus The best

[@AlmostGod007]

A women who smiles when her husband brings pear 🍐 for dinner when every one in the family is hungry deserves this happiness

[@WillieDuitt1]

She also seemed to enjoy the way the carpet really tied the room together.

[@ithom8048]

Proof money doesn't bring happiness it's the little things

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

Che bella pera!

[@kaish1052]

Right

[@angeljulian7343]

I think that’s when don corleone decided to give her the world . Behind every powerful man is a strong woman

[@LunaBasset1]

Rest in Peace Mamma Corleone, Morgana King (1930-2018)

[@amardizz821]

Mama Corleone looks great!

[@jondstewart]

Lord Bolton yes, died around 61-62. The hard life of being a submissive housewife to a Mafia husband and her even more evil son keeping all the evil inside of her in and working hard and keeping a smile on her face took her life early. Bit average life span for a Sicilian.

[@doniellestenson3502]

The great Morgana King

[@Alpaslann]

Godgranny

[@منتظرالبهادلي-د6ظ]

How beautiful is the Italian country with its people, their modesty and their simple life. Greetings from Iraq.❤

[@raminybhatti5740]

Mama Corleone must've been a total knockout in her younger days. She still has some of that youthful sparkle.

[@arod1471]

You’ve seen Godfather 2? She was a hot burlesque actress Don Corleone had fallen in love with.

[@catherinelw9365]

@@arod1471 What???? NO!

[@freshuncut9312]

morgana king

[@jake8855]

The actress was only 41 or 42 when this was filmed. Always thought she was older till I looked her up (just because she's playing someone at least 20 or so years older).

[@someguy42093]

Ever seen godfather 2? She is SMOKING. Yeah it’s different actress but still

[@Milordvega]

0:44 Every wedding party should have a guest like him!

[@someguy42093]

What’s he saying?

[@Milordvega]

​@someguy42093 This is a very ribald song. The daughter asks advice from her mom about whom she should marry and the mom explains to the daughter what will happen if she marries someone depending on his profession. All with sexual innuendo. The instruments of their profession are referred to like they were a phallic symbol. For example, if she marries a barber, he would "razor" her! If she marries a shoemaker, he would "hammer" her! If she marries a farmer, he will "plough" her! The old man here is at a part where you sing "Iddu va, iddu ven!" (He will come and go). It is intended to refer to the sexual act but the man is not being subtle here: you see him gyrate his hips, and even pump his fist to simulate penetration. The ladies react accordingly. All in good fun and humor. Meanwhile, Lucy Mancini the bridesmaid is set to be "ploughed" by Sonny Corleone!

[@elgato4619]

I think every wedding should be done like this😂

[@Milordvega]

@@someguy42093,

[@Milordvega]

@@someguy42093 x

[@anthonylanas843]

My mother used to sing this when we were little kids she came from Naples while of it could Nostalgia for my family

[@warboss346]

The old man dancing the jig at the end is what sold me on this movie...i knew i was gonna love it after that

[@warboss346]

@@CLASSICALFAN100 😑😑😑

[@bobcampbell7596]

This song is a mother daughter conversation on marriage. The daughter wants to get married and asks her mother to find her a husband. In repeat verses the mother lists possibilities by occupation. Each is holding a phallic symbol object associated with his occupation which he will latter use on the daughter. The butcher is always holding his sausage, the fisherman his fish, the fireman his hose. the gardener his cucumber etc. Verses are added by those who step up to sing. Gesticulating with the hands and sometimes the body is part of the performance as seen with the old man here. It's a funny song but 2 words in particular are funnier . The word for fish (pesce) is slang for penis. The pronunciation of the word sasizza (sausage) has a very comical ring when used as a symbol for a penis. This is a patriarchal view of marriage where marital sex is something the husband does to the wife when he has the urge. There must be something about the guttural sound of this song sung in southern Italian dialect that encourages even dyed in the wool feminists to cheer and clap along. Perhaps not so much if they knew what this song was really about.

[@xxilegiorapax8431]

+Bob Campbell hahahaha....LOL...

[@Barzins1]

Thanks so much for the explanation. I had always wondered what the song was about.

[@bobcampbell7596]

+Barry Sabahat Your welcome...and who would have though that such a sexually oriented song originated in prudish Sicily/Southern Italy a couple hundred years ago

[@bobcampbell7596]

like any other language pronunciation will vary from place to place...you say to mate to I say to mot to...you say saw ze cha I say sas it za

[@linvestitorescettico]

pronunciation is perfect !

[@hectornegron9155]

Mama Corleone it's such a beautiful Lady. Would've loved to see more of her in the movie.

[@ignacioalfaro989]

Don Vito Corleone no involucra a mujeres ni niños en sus negocios

[@ursosexmachina]

This scene made me cry, realising I don't have such a tight nit community or family that gathers and truly celebrates with each other..

[@francefradetjardineslacora8114]

You like clannish families that kill other clannish families over land? Like in Franco's Spain? Keep that clan mentality. I hate it. Badmouthing other people in the village etc. I know what that crap is like. It's the pits.

[@francefradetjardineslacora8114]

Marry into that, you play second fiddle to the mother. No thanks.

[@deplegaming]

Nobody was acting in that scene.. Just pure joy and laughter

[@TheSAINTWARRIOR]

The greatness of this scene is that it perfectly captures the essence of every Italian wedding- rustic, warm and very down-to-earth.👌🎥

[@James28R]

Down to earth with famous singers and orchestras in the background. Lol yeah ok

[@marcucciofoster]

You obviously have never been to an Italian wedding in New York. Have you? The muscians and singers are stellar. Yeah, ok. Wake up, lol. @@James28R

[@1958Shemp]

The actress portraying Mama Corleone is jazz singer Morgana King. "Morgana King has done the best version of 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' I have heard." - Stevie Wonder

[@marnistone6153]

She's beautiful in this movie! :D

[@ThaqtRamone]

RIP Morgana King, Mama Corleone

[@jamalham7802]

Italians are beautiful people.

[@paololongoni2580]

Are you sure ?

[@jamalham7802]

@@paololongoni2580 yes, without any doubt.

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@jamalham7802 You haven't met enough of them.

[@matteoc3487]

@@jamalham7802 you don’t know them very much then ahahahah

[@francefradetjardineslacora8114]

Lol sure. Extremely violent you mean. Find out about Maradona's time in Napoli.

[@alymz1907]

Iam a ship captain. When I go to Sicilian ports, for examp. Augusta, Palermo, Catania etc, this song always comes to my mind. And I try to say it from my in side during maneuver :)

[@vikkischaffer2301]

I love mama Coreleone

[@darrellskinner5263]

Morgana King is radiant in this scene. It’s hard to believe she’s acting

[@Sawrattan]

I'm French but always envy Italians as the best musicians and singers of Europe

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

The free-wheeling "Italian frame of mind" goes all the way back to the Roman Empire. From then onward, you don't find the icy reserve that exists with the British or the Dutch. **THEY ACTUALLY TRY TO ENJOY LIFE!** Other nations can't understand that...

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@CLASSICALFAN100 Give your average Brit a few pints and he is pretty free-wheeling ...

[@RobertSilvestri86]

I'm Italian and think that the British and Irish do a pretty darn good job of their own.

[@michaeldavis-fg4gn]

I’ll have to call up my cousin…Salute! There’s at least one more friendly Frenchman!! ;)

[@bal9944]

Spanish folk music is beautiful too

[@LaRoche_]

Mama Corleone is adorable ! 💓💓

[@OnochieAfigbo]

The woman who played the Don''s wife is a very graceful actress.

[@Enrico.Gambino]

This song here in Sicily is very famous!! Thank you and god bless the sicilians and all the italians in the world!! Greetings from Italy

[@jharris8789]

I love this song too and I'm black XD

[@57highland]

Enrico, molto grazia. Give my regards to Troia and Sannicandro Garganico (Apulia), Praticello (Calabria), and Palermo (Sicily), the homes of my ancestors.

[@wagnerpd5921]

Yea... I like spaghetti too!

[@adamegould]

What is the dance called that the older gentleman does at the end?

[@stevieg4201]

Che Dio ti benedica amico mio

[@terotaxell5068]

This opening wedding scene is on of the best in film history.

[@elenacastillofernandez8607]

Es brutal esta escena. Cómo consigue esa espontaneidad, naturalidad en los personajes. Cómo logra trasladarnos a esa villa junto a esa enorme familia y sentirnos uno más entre ellos entre música, risas y palmas. Es increíble. Además...refleja al 100% ese carácter familiar que existe en Sicilia o en el sur de Italia.

[@calzadospormayor]

Tal cual...

[@luizvitollo249]

I live in Brazil and I'm of Italian descent ... that's why I say ... beautiful music ... God bless Italy and Brazil

[@layanacollaziol9892]

C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare Mamma mia m'a maritare Figlia mia a cu te dare Mamma mia pensace tu Se te piglio lu pesciaiole Isse vai isse vene Sempe lu pesce mane tene Se ce 'ncappa la fantasia Te pesculia figghiuzza mia Là lariulà pesce fritt'e baccalà Uei cumpà No calamare c'eggi'accattà C'è 'na luna mezz'u mare Mamma mia m'a maritare Figlia mia a cu te dare Mamma mia pensace tu Se te piglio lu pulezia Isse vai isse vene Semp'a scuppetta mane tene Se ce 'ncappa la fantasia Te scuppettea figghiuzza mia Là lariulà pesce fritt'e baccalà Uei cumpà 'Na scuppetta c'eggi'accattà

[@irwinmiller8684]

Morgana King, the actress/singer playing Ms. Corleone, was a renowned jazz singer, who was perfectly cast in The Godfather.

[@vipin_rahul]

I keep watching this repeatedly with lot of joy in my face even though I don't understand the language.

[@JohnWesleyDowney]

That is so awesome. It's really testimony to the great filmmaking! It just seems like such a fun event to be at.

[@leiaskywalker4216]

This brings back memories to when I was a little girl and at Italian weddings. They were so much fun. The dancing together with children and adults just letting loose and having so much fun. I love this part of the movie! It brings back great memories.

[@SHABSHABEEL]

What made me like the movie so much is that it's so casual and doesn't have too much action and ridiculous moves it makes you feel like you're in the movie not watching it

[@IOXY3]

Worth watching at least once a year, a true masterpiece.

[@williammontroy9024]

Lol I'm not Italian but good God how could you not love that old man singing and dancing?

[@Soloohara]

he's not speaking italian..

[@jackmeens2758]

The old Italian man that starts singing on stage is actually one of the mafia bosses in the film. At the meeting of the five families you can see him sitting at the table and is acknowledged by Vito Corleone when thanking everyone for coming

[@okorocha12]

REALLY??? I never did notice him elsewhere in the film. Now I have to watch it again for the 20th time to confirm that fact LOL

[@ottowilliams4584]

Not sure, but isn't he murdered coming out of the elevator?

[@DemeterTelphousia-Erinyes]

@@ottowilliams4584 no, that’s Victor Stracci. I did have to look it up though!

[@dennischong764]

In fact, when Mama Corleone called him to come onto the stage, she seemed to be calling him "Don xxxxxx" (the surname rather difficult to make out)

[@basilmarasco1975]

@@dennischong764 The name she calls out is "Nazorine", who was not the old man but the guy who brought the old man up to the mike. He's the one standing next to Mrs. Corleone, a short guy wearing glasses.

[@57highland]

It's great how, in consecutive scenes, they: (1) Show Sandra being humorous with the others girls about Sonny's big unit; (2) Have the old man sing a song about screwing; (3) Show Lucy running up the stairs to take on Sonny and his big unit. Great screenwriting, IMHO.

[@arnelevans4803]

I agree with you

[@erichodge567]

I've seen this movie literally eighty times over the years, and I'm ashamed to say that I never put that together. But that's how great movies work: they affect you on levels conscious and unconscious. But in any case, thanks for pointing that out.

[@Njoekiezoekie]

@Joseph Tabit Why? It is a minority language, nothing major like Spanish, English, Russian or even Chinese.

[@basilmarasco1975]

Also, if you really look, when Sonny's wife is laughing with the other girls, she suddenly turns back around again with an upset look on her face. In the background, you see Lucy getting up from her table and running off with Sonny, preparing for their tryst, and the hurt look on Sandra's face was her reaction to seeing that. (You can't see it in this clip, because it's cut too close.)

[@mohamedashian604]

Basil Marasco but then again if you read the book it says that she couldn’t handle his big “manhood” because it her (I don’t want to say the word because I’m not comfortable saying it) if can describe it in one word that would have to be mushy even though she’s upset at least she won’t have to deal with his unit anymore Ps: Huge godfather lover as you can probably tell

[@franklinbarnabas9165]

Such perfection. How can such perfection exist?

[@andrewdeluca7352]

This doesn't feel like a movie, it feels wedding footage someone captured with a camcorder, and I love it.

[@lancedukel3436]

I been to this wedding. Many times. Italian weddings are a blast!

[@mrcohiba1662]

Nothing made this movie feel more real than this scene and which even I could associate with. It was absolutely perfect.

[@leilathomas2536]

Going to an Italian wedding like this is on my bucket list

[@Imperator837]

My family is just like this at weddings. So much Italian.

[@edwardsugiono6034]

the fact that it was sung by one of the most powerfull GodMother in america, made this song very memorable

[@Honorloyalty88]

Mamma Corleone is such a beautiful soul all together!

[@Silo-Ren]

Lol but anyone else notice @ 1:07 the poor old man almost spits out his top box false teeth?

[@josephlocantore2038]

silo3849 I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO SAW THAT HE ALMOST LOSES HIS CHOPPERS, THAT'S HILARIOUS....

[@rosegold-beats]

@Costa Zambaras you can hear him mumble because the teeth fell down on his tongue, these old movies had some detail

[@maxkill1231]

JAJAJAJJA i never noticed

[@zolner2431]

the guy to the right of him darted his eyes to the ground XD

[@bleedpleazs9285]

I always thought it was a choice to put him on looses dentures, it kinda makes the scene and that’s the kind of thing the director is known for right? Small touches that make the movie more immersive/alive

[@greendream7731]

Italians are so warm, they’re just the best type of people! I’m proud of my roots 🇮🇹❤️ mama Mia

[@cherbert359]

until you piss us off lol

[@emmag6954]

@@cherbert359 You shoulda seen what we did to Mussolini during WW2 :D

[@mindriot91_96]

That seems to be a Latin trait. Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, etc.

[@jereristimaki8382]

Perdonami, ma si dice "mamma mia"

[@Soloohara]

those people are not italians...

[@iiiiii1374]

Un capolavoro di film!!, tratto da un romanzo scritto da un Italiano, diretto da un regista italo-mericano!!

[@aol6983]

One of the greatest scenes of the film, who doesn't tap their feet to this, brilliant.

[@gokul41123]

Was hesitant to watch Godfather. My good friend insisted to try first 30 mins and decide myself. Fell in love immediately after this wedding scene

[@1sofonisba]

I adore Italian language and all things Italian... Wonderful!

[@SuperRip7]

They were singing in Neapolitan not Standard Italian.

[@paolocoppolino6399]

@@SuperRip7 in Sicilia language not Napolitan

[@VirginiaDandelion]

Que belleza de escena Esa mujer parece que en verdad fuera a quien interpreta, lo mismo el señor. Es muy lindo ❤❤❤❤

[@MS-cj8uw]

This high level of performance will never be seen again .....

[@GhostRider659]

at least according to wikipedia, the actress who played signora corleone is still alive. Tough woman, that one.

[@bighands69]

She was not that old when she did the godfather. She was also a real singer as well and has an amazing voice.

[@treasurehunteruk9718]

She was in her early 40s in Godfather I. I think she was made to look motherly and plump - 'big Italian mama' sort of thing. Brando was only 48, so again, made to look much older here.

[@petergreen1869]

GhostRider659 but she died in March of this year.

[@treasurehunteruk9718]

They seem to have only announced it now. The BBC website only published it 7 hours ago (15 August) saying it went unannounced until her friend made a public message of condolence. Even the New York Daily News only announced it 41 minutes ago. Most unusual.

[@clarkkent672]

GhostRider659 i just did some research on her and we have the same birthday, obviously not year I mean I was born 1999 although because of The Godfather films, I do wish I was born around 1930

[@dannygalindo7843]

Everytime I watch this scene it's like watching it for this first time, love every moment of it.

[@mariem7724]

these are the best weddings!!! so much fun for everyone no matter what age!!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Marie, How are you doing?

[@caulifla-san2069]

“Hey paulie..more wine....MORE WINE”

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

The late, great, doomed Richard S. Castellano (1933-1988), who found his "role of a lifetime" portraying Peter Clemenza in The Godfather. He could have repeated the role in all 3 Godfather flicks, but got into a heated argument about dialogue with Francis Ford Coppola & was pretty much "persona non grata" in Hollywood after that. He spent his last few years living in a friend's garage: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_S._Castellano

[@marioscafroglia]

Vavafaticazituoi

[@albundy6008]

"Oh Paulie, ain't gonna see him no more."

[@billy-deangonzalez9979]

A gabagool go take a walk around the neighbourhood go do your job

[@jaydeecee]

Stupid jerk!

[@perlaarmas9880]

Hermosa la señora Corleone 💖

[@alessandroapini6863]

in south Italy marriage are exactly like this ahaha :)

[@amandawhisnant622]

Just wanted to say that when I first saw this movie at 15, my mother got invited to an Italian wedding and I went with her, thinking it was going to be just like this!!! When we got there I remember asking my.mom if there was going to be any singing and dancing. But there was none. I remember being pretty disappointed.

[@zaqwsx23]

@@amandawhisnant622 I went to a friend's marriage in Sicily two years ago and there was everything. Lot of delicious food with the buffet, dancing, songs (folk songs included), cigars served with liquors and chocolate, old cars rented to go around... Everything lasted an entire day. So, I guess it depends on the family. My friend's one was pretty traditional.

[@wilsonbettis9461]

100s of times..love her voice!

[@tonymarzullo8361]

Love watching the godfather l have watched it so many times what a movie

[@towerburkindine]

This brings back a lot of memories.. retirement parties, family reunions, and my Grandfather in his chair would out of the blue on a day when he was in a good mood belt out this song or Eh Chumpari! Born in Sicily on 1905!!

[@david24262]

I like her Sicilian dialect when she steps up to the microphone: "Same story, another time. . .!"

[@morrisvalentneflatlander4784]

That old man was my favorite character. I really wish Copolla did more with him.

[@bevvyina8457]

Her voice is so powerful and beautiful

[@Alex-vs2sh]

Absolutely breathtaking opening scene to the best movie ever made ...

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

The old man with his dentures falling out of line is an awesome addition to this film. Obviously was not in the script. Love this movie.

[@Meninx87]

I love the impossibility of translating it from sicilian dialect to english without ruining the whole sense..

[@rohamtavakkoli7562]

Can you try please? I would love to know what they're saying

[@jappy_cj]

@@rohamtavakkoli7562 This song is a parody of a dialogue between mom and daughter; with sexual reference of course. From sicilian to italian to english English trad: Part 1 "There's the moon between the sea Mom you have to find someone who marry me Daughter, who can i give tou you? Mom, you have to think! Part 2 If i give you to the showmaker He goes in he goes out And he has the hammer in his hand If he stars to have fantasies He will hammer you, my daughter" Hope you can find it useful! Enjoy it!

[@charlanetrapani30]

Bring back memories from my family in Sicily Italy 🇮🇹 beautiful god bless you ♥️🙏🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@juanpablosilvaortiz8116]

Siñora corleone , que actorazos

[@NunoLuna]

It’s not an Italian wedding without this song. I had it at my wedding a few days ago

[@DomeoCesar]

??? It's not true! However, it's a sicilian song.

[@canalpolitica1015]

​@@DomeoCesar Is Sicily not Is it Italy? That he sings Sicilian dialect is something else

[@MrDeengels]

Old school Italiano brings a tear to my eye 🤌🏼🇮🇹

[@daveargentina4085]

I had a great, great uncle that would sing in Italian to every woman at the family gathering!

[@resveries_]

i love the wedding scenes,,, you can practically taste the bomboniere

[@billolsen4360]

Best wedding scene since Father of the Bride with Spence & Liz Taylor

[@tunannmaceralar4207]

I love the man behind the old man. He is so really happy

[@JohnSmith-fj5ee]

It was one of my favorite parts of the movie. Cherish your grandfather forever.

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

My type of party ❤️🇮🇹❤️

[@mikewatte4478]

what? getting fucked hard against a door?

[@mikewatte4478]

what? getting fucked hard against a door?

[@01svt4v21]

mike watters 😂😂😂

[@edbrown4800]

last name cortez?

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

Dan Dan mothers father: Northern Italy Mothers mother: Scotland, Austria, Irish Fathers mother: Southern Italy Fathers father: Spain. ...I'm a mutt 😊

[@louistakeshi1981]

Every single scene of this film is absolutly brilliant

[@flatsfishingonline]

Priceless !

[@nigelprance2540]

I love this! When I was in Italy many years ago, I managed to get a bunch of fellows to sing this song -- they were surprised that an Irishman knew it. Good times!

[@kubafin]

This song is like the pure joy that you find no more nowadays

[@ricoquito1]

This beautiful lady, singing is, Maria Grazia Morgana Messina, better known as Morgana King, was an American jazz singer and actress

[@eloiguelfi5095]

Lindo, lindo...uma das melhores cenas do filme! Morgana passa uma radiação belíssima e o velho cantor é um humorista sensacional! No momento da dentadura é de rolar de rir...hahahaha

[@tizianamosso9314]

Questa mamma è adorabile 😀🥰❤🥰😍

[@jamesmitchell1982]

My aunts and uncles sang this at EVERY wedding....over and over. They'd be on the floor rolling around they thought it was so funny. I was to dumb to pick it up...what a regret.

[@MoviesandPopcornwithDara]

I absolutely love it when Mama Sings!