One of the greatest scenes in cinema history - The Godfather Part II - No Dialogue - The eyes only

[@redfive8965]

Even the hitman felt that one

[@bergman6581]

I love his subtle nodding at the end.

[@robd1329]

Kill your own brother?? Thats biblical!

[@johnosborne7031]

I’ve always felt the same way about this scene. Richard Bright (Neri) played this scene perfectly. That barely perceptible nod and the look of resignation that he knows what he has to do made this scene. Bright does not get the credit he deserves.

[@swmita]

​@@johnosborne7031 true fans of this movie do. Brilliant acting with absolutely no dialogue

[@BostonsF1nest]

Al Nieri is my favorite Godfather character. There’s a deleted scene from 2 where he extorts and beats up a casino owner. It’s hilarious. I wish they had kept it in.

[@scotmac5143]

"I don't want him killed, while my mother is still alive ".

[@ahmednakhala6372]

Al knew what to do from that look

[@marieboka1489]

Sad

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Cold but Fredo was a pos.

[@BxCortez2050]

😢

[@mikezip9423]

Ok

[@ShaneCrossley500]

Consoling his brother and also hugging him goodbye. What masterpiece this film is

[@TPRM1]

“I did it, Boss.” “Did what?” “Killed your brother.” “You did *WHAT?!”* “Killed your brother.” “But…WHY?!” “Well you gave me the eyes.” “The EYES?!” “Yeah.” “I wanted you to get me a shrimp puff!”

[@dennispicone6801]

If there is a better one, somebody name the picture. 😢😊

[@FUYouTubeCensors]

@@TPRM1it’s all in the eyes, Chico

[@reven-docta79]

@@TPRM1 😂😂Dude, you win 🥇 First Place in the ‘Caption This’ category. That was hilarious. Well done 👏👏

[@billtmarchi4320]

​@@dennispicone6801all dogs go to heaven.

[@fandude7]

Cazale nailed the tragic Fredo. Excellent acting job.

[@chrislai6691]

Even the cold hearted hitman wouldn’t dare to look Michael in the eye at that moment. That alone speaks volume about the monstrosity of the decision to execute his own brother.

[@PaulResford24]

Who is Hitman ??

[@shuriken8314]

​@@PaulResford24 Agent 47

[@PauloPereira-jj4jv]

​@@PaulResford24 .... nobody, that's how they call an assassin.

[@thetruthoutside8423]

Well, he has to do it this way. Otherwise, it will cost him dearly.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

@@PaulResford24Al neri

[@jameshughes6049]

The acting here is incredible. Just the look between Michael & Al spoke volumes. They don't make masterpieces like this anymore.

[@scottpelhamsr9500]

So true

[@brettbanta2100]

Nope, only dog crap superhero movies

[@jameshughes6049]

@@brettbanta2100 What??

[@folksurvival]

​@@jameshughes6049 It was a self explanatory, easy to understand sentence.

[@jackmazza5742]

No they do not. Cheers.

[@Theocracy8]

And don't forget the music. This scene is a killer on many levels.

[@plasteredbastard]

few could have done Michael justice as Al Pacino did, no one, I mean no one else could have played Fredo as Cazale did.

[@jbizzle1966]

I wish I could give you 10,000 likes!!

[@salinagrrrl69]

Died too young

[@peterbartolomeo5542]

Absolutely. Stunning work casting this. Every character pulled it off perfectly. Truly magical. What was so special about this movie and the sequel? They both brought the most powerful realism to the screen. Like we had a hidden camera into real lives. The movie from every aspect was flawless . For ten thousand years this movie will remain poignant

[@bottlethrower1544]

It deserved a better quality version. This was filmed using a camcorder, of a scene played on an old Soviet TV with rabbit ears

[@bottlethrower1544]

​@@peterbartolomeo5542 Yes, beautiful scene... shown with such disrespect No set up, cant steady the camera while filming TV, has an issue with the zoom function, doesnt bother to reshoot it, "Screw my viewer, they deserve the back of my hand"

[@ronaldwilliams8341]

They say ," The eye's say it all" ! Love The Godfather movies.

[@gregjones7998]

John cazale appeared in 5 films, all of which were nominated for best picture

[@sleepybill7694]

The Deer Hunter was the most intense film I had ever seen at that point in my young life.

[@dhruva1989]

He is a legend but unfortunately we are unlucky to see him in more movies

[@vincal.3178]

@@sleepybill7694 If I could recommend you one intense film, it would be Elephant Man by David Lynch. One of the most poignant movie I’ve ever watched along Deer Hunter

[@sergeanttentacles1359]

And never even got nominated himself! He should’ve!

[@renysimone3312]

Can you imagine! He did all these great movies in a short period of time & then died. It was like God said “ The world won’t have John for long, but he will do his very best work in that time & never be forgotten”. Great actor. May he Rest In Peace.

[@paulogaldino4488]

Pacino’s facial expression at this scene is scarier than any other horror movie’s character. 😮

[@2IC-hn1hz]

Yeah his eyes actually seem to twinkle with hate , maybe it was intentional for the camera angle but he definitely wanted to rip fredos head off

[@5rangs5rangs23]

Dang that was heavy even the hit man felt that 👏🏿

[@user-bu7jl6zy5d]

That scene was proof that Michael had lost his soul.

[@erichodge567]

This was Michael's story arc since GF1. What's amazing is how logically the story brought him from being a war hero in Part 1 to fratricide in Part 2. Just world-class storytelling.

[@user-bu7jl6zy5d]

Well said. It is a shame Pt. 3 was filmed.@@erichodge567

[@Dutc308]

Giving his brother a hug to console him on their mother's passing and at same time Giving his favorite hit man the nod to clip him!!!! Now that's some cold shit!!!

[@msquared6695]

Or did he want to embrace his brother one last time before he cut him off mentally and physically

[@cornonthecob1268]

Nothing personal, it was strictly business

[@Bone89]

I perceived it that he was telling Freddy, I love you , but this is goodbye. And Freddy knew it

[@drifterman319]

Greaseball mob stuff. But Hollywood sure has loved celebrating them.

[@mickey-eq5vw]

@@Bone89 yep!

[@testplatform582]

The stares, the hug, the nod. 4 geniuses at work. 3 in front of the camera and one behind, Coppola.

[@WagnerPD]

Great Observation. ❤

[@abhishekdamral314]

"I know it was you Fredo, you broke my heart you broke my heart"

[@vitalmotivation0]

How did he know

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

@@vitalmotivation0 Watch "Part II" sometime. After Fredo said he never knew Johnny Ola (Dominick Chianese) it turns out he knew him all along and had bumbled his way into helping a failed hit on Michael. Michael overhears Fredo tell the senator in that "club" that, "Johnny Ola told me about this place". And the color drains from Michael's face.

[@shawnwilliam1802]

Al was like “damn Mike, you’re a cold piece of work “ 😂

[@markjett899]

He told you never to take sides against the family again fredo!

[@RedNovaMedia]

In real life, these two were the best of friends. And it hurt Al immeasurably when Cazale became very unwell and later passed.

[@markmiremont749]

True, and his wife Myril Streep stayed by his hospital bed when he passed.

[@RedNovaMedia]

@@markmiremont749 thank you 🙏🏽 for reminding us of this. Wow, completely forgot… thanks Mark !!!

[@jamesneese7663]

dont forget that the two actors became such good friends that Al pushed for Carzale to costar with him in Dog Day Afternoon, where the two would again play brothers on the wrong side of the law......

[@RedNovaMedia]

@@jamesneese7663 Thanks for throwing this into the mix, again, another fact I had forgotten about. Cheers James !

[@alanwilson8407]

@@RedNovaMedia who cares?

[@nanny287]

This scene is like a silent film without the captions. As Norma Desmond said in “Sunset Boulevard,” “We didn’t need dialogue; We had faces.” These men had faces and expressions that said it all.

[@TexRed1845]

*the eyes chico, they never lie*

[@fenucci]

to manolo about elvira💪

[@chris-wt7ol]

Chi chi get the yayo

[@joaomonteiro5538]

Neither do Shakira's hips...

[@wyattownby2886]

That guys soft

[@frankgallego3782]

I bury doze cockaroaches!

[@Monte74Bello]

Even ruthless Al Neri was blown away

[@gadget00]

Al Neri lowkey just couldn’t believe Mike STILL wanted him to kill him after that embrace. Massive acting chops to show those emotions in a few seconds

[@aegontargaryen9322]

Just about every scene in this movie is perfect

[@cornonthecob1268]

A true masterpiece

[@cm8836]

💯 My favourite movie ever!!!

[@bryankraken5059]

There will never be a film as brilliant as this... Only the SOPRANOS. comes near.,

[@salvatoredeluca0810]

If you go into the making they said exactly that that EVERY scene had so much meaning to it. None wasted.

[@cakes8751]

​@@bryankraken5059and 0q99l were qqq

[@chrisjoyce6171]

The music beautifully helps tell the story. Absolutely perfect.

[@littlefruitster2667]

❤️🌺Agree

[@markmiremont749]

The music here is by Carmine Coppola, Francis' Father.

[@SayMyName316]

@@markmiremont749not nino Rota?

[@humbertoflores2545]

Al Neri's eyes say everything about Michael, a cold hearted feared mob boss, even more ruthless than his father.

[@anateali7186]

Well. The difference is that his father feared but at the same time very well respected but In Michael's case was mostly feared and to a certain degree hated

[@j.h.lowery7934]

If you look at Michael, he was the most dangerous of all his brothers. Even when he was angry, he was analytical. He was a decorated veteran who got trained by his dad. Quite a scary combination.

[@Rumkitty2000]

​@@anateali7186 They were both feared and respected, but Vito was also loved.

[@iacoponefurio1915]

Yes He was Americanized he did not hve the same dual personality. In the old country they have huge family feasts Americans are anti social weirdos hahaha

[@fookit101]

Including Al Neri looking on in that scene is great foreshadowing

[@ljiljavukas1962]

Al Pacino... His eyes... Telling us a million words. I like his eyes!! #1

[@salvatoredeluca0810]

Absolutely incredible! John cazivale is THE most underrated actor in American film history! His eyes said sorry, I am embarrassed brother without a word! Marvelous

[@chrisrasmussen2870]

Anyone who doubts Al Pacinos acting chops need look no further than this. Not a word even necessary.

[@SujeetKumar-wb1ro]

No body doubts, he is an institution himself.

[@matm4413]

scene works since he doesnt need to move his face muscles

[@equine2020]

Al Pacino was/ is 1 of the greats.

[@muhammadfaizankhan150]

Oh my God... The plot is perfectly executed even with eye gesture... Mind-blowing 👏

[@hunterspartner4575]

does he also make a gun sign with hand ?

[@winterramos4527]

The fact that DeNiro paid for his surgery when he had cancer was such a CLASS ACT

[@barbram8001]

@winterramos...I did not know that, thank you.

[@winterramos4527]

@@barbram8001 my pleasure!

[@scottishjedi1522]

He paid for Cazale to be in the Deer Hunter as well. Studio wouldn’t hire him because he was considered uninsurable due to his cancer. De Niro was adamant he wanted Cazale in the film and paid the necessary money to secure insurance for Cazale to be in the film and give one final performance.

[@winterramos4527]

@@scottishjedi1522 such a well put summary🔥 Bobby D we definitely love him for that

[@willaimoconnell9430]

Meryl Streep showed incredible class and grace in Cazale's life. Its not an accident that DeNiro and Pacino and many actors think so highly of her. She basically home nursed him through each day of his illness until the end. Hung tough when it mattered

[@rogeriomartins6997]

This is an unforgetable trilogy. For me, the best in the history of cinema

[@BENYJOSE1]

I didn't care for GF3. GF2 was the best one for me...

[@danceswithpatton3650]

Absolutely, Roger ... agreed this Sicilian author. I do hope you have access to Francis Ford Coppola's DVD [#4] titled BONUS MATERIALS w/ The Family Tree, Behind the Scenes, Photo Galleries & much more. Ciao.

[@rogeriomartins6997]

@@danceswithpatton3650 vou pesquisar. Obrigado

[@danceswithpatton3650]

@@rogeriomartins6997 Prego.

[@debbiepohl7013]

I watched Dog Day Afternoon a day or two ago. The finale with Al Pacino as Sonny & John Cazale as Sal hurt. It just hurt. Cazale played that scene with such vulnerability. We lost him too soon. 😢

[@maxxt3916]

Michael’s vengeance was his undoing. Just like Sonny’s was his temper.

[@hayek77ishida76]

Pacino should have won the oscar for this movie

[@victoriajohnson5461]

Certainly sure that why the Oscars are a joke!😂

[@a2zadi]

Who won the Oscar instead ?

[@hayek77ishida76]

@@a2zadi brad pitt for once upon a time. I like bradpitt but he didnt have to do much for that role

[@equine2020]

Sercipo (deserved an Oscar for AL

[@thoughtsonnarrowboatingwit3882]

Wow! Still sends chills all the way from the first time we saw it in 1974!

[@aryanchoudhary2547]

Must have been a great experience wasn't it?

[@cha5]

One other film that Cazale and Pacino were unforgettable in was Dog Day Afternoon. I really wish they could have done more films together and that Cazale would have lived longer.

[@richposports7030]

Big actor

[@drifterman319]

Real good in Deer Hunter too.

[@blah064]

And great friends off screen.

[@jefferyjacobson9529]

Possibly the greatest.Engaged to miss streep!

[@iacoponefurio1915]

​@@jefferyjacobson9529definitely not the greatest tweedle but good haha You write that about everything on KZbin boy George haha

[@loriboneske8987]

I could watch the Godfather trilogies over and over again.

[@csteven7935]

And this is what we do :)

[@terrymansfield7957]

Me, too. How can I not? 😢

[@benkeijs]

Only 1 & 2

[@justhesuntheseandus]

Moi 100 fois au moins

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

WHOA! WHOA! Not GF III.

[@akhalid3263]

One of the many Brilliant scenes from a Masterpiece

[@carlosurbinaverboonen7791]

Fredo a very good actor,, RIP

[@jacksingh4033]

Died way too young I remember him from the deerhunter

[@Dman40000]

John Cazale pay him the respect he deserves

[@mrwinstonwolfe]

Pacino considered John Cazale as an inspiration and his acting partner

[@jacksingh4033]

@@mrwinstonwolfe has he a theatre named after him in new York

[@paulanthony5274]

Starred in 4 movies and everyone a banger. All Oscar winners or anominations..

[@Loudmouf84]

Michael's decision will haunt him the rest of his life.

[@sebastiancallapolanco9084]

It did :(

[@rpierce3336]

Yup damned if he did and didn't. The whole family was destroyed with that decision

[@iacoponefurio1915]

Yep Too hellbent on revenge

[@rpierce3336]

@@iacoponefurio1915 fredos killing, wasn't revenge. It was risk aversion. Fredo is too dangerous to let live

[@iacoponefurio1915]

@@rpierce3336 weirdo hes not dangerous lol. Did you watch the movie? All the conspirators were dead and Fredo wanted out way b4 anyway. The whole movie is based on revenge like every Puzo book. you need to get off the bath salts and go read some reality hahahahaa.

[@amro7798]

Perfect. No better movies have been made than TGF and TGF Part II.

[@DrBigFMC]

How sweet. He gave his brother a hug so they could both move on with their lives.

[@jft381vmt]

John Cazale was simply the best!!! All the greats that knew him, knew how great he was!!! Streep, Pacino, and DeNiro!!!! Gone waaay too soon!! R.I.P. John!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🎭🎭💔💔💔

[@finddebs]

Streep is alive

[@jft381vmt]

@@finddebs So is Pacino and DeNiro. I was saying RIP to John. Streep was his girlfriend, and the other 2 were close friends and coworkers. That’s all I was saying. I still watch the 3 of them in new movies all the time!

[@williamjohns8624]

Damn! Mike,just gave the look of death to his only brother.

[@ricardoriveraflores4730]

The best acting needs no words. Simply incredible

[@matts9064]

Man …great film where the actors are given the space to be in the moment.

[@kcfujii]

The greatest cinematic scenes are a result of powerful stories, characters and music. Not one single spoken word was uttered.

[@nomoreheroes1718]

His final hug goodbye.

[@Drainage_Eli]

Tha scene is an effing masterpiece. My heart just swells watching it. Best movie ever.

[@kenechuksmarthins2635]

Can I get link to watch full movie online?

[@bryanmcneil9872]

God Pacino can do more with just his eyes in this scene than most will ever do in a lifetime of acting.

[@Grimmreefer34]

There were so many powerful scenes in both godfather movies. Pacino has always been one of the best actors ever. His eyes spoke volumes in that one moment.

[@steveconn]

The kiss of death in Havana was more powerful.

[@druchumley4571]

The two greatest films ever made. Cinema never will achieve that level of artistry again.

[@alissonviniciusdasilvaamor6810]

In my opinion the most emotional scene ever.

[@613miami]

And the score is so powerfully poignant and grabs at your heart😢

[@erickennedy3322]

Damm that was cold

[@cookiebozo]

Cold blooded

[@JeffBezos-pb1zv]

If John Cazale would have lived until now he would have been up there with the greats! Masterful performance in this and Dog Day Afternoon. RIP Mr. Cazale.

[@uhurus2]

Cinema is an Art

[@natureboyronflair5330]

No mercy ! Michael didn't strike first but he strikes harder.

[@shawnsatrinarodriguez4429]

Omg!!! I remember the eye exchange.

[@AndySalinger33]

John Cazale was the best actor of them all. The kids use a played-out acronym. I’m not a kid. Dude was the real deal. He made only 5 films, and all 5 were nominated for an academy award! Then he dropped dead. That, my friends, is a true legend. He never made a bad picture. Dog Day Afternoon and the Deer Hunter are 2 of the greatest films ever made. But the Conversation is beyond all. That is, to my sensibilities, the finest acting by John Cazale. Today they’d dress him up in a superhero costume and control his tweets. This dude was a renegade. Before the horse shit of Hollywood truly took over. The studio system has now killed cinema. It was a good run. Enjoy your superhero CGI games. I remember film.

[@prall0915]

I wonder how his father would have handled Fredo's betrayal.

[@donarthiazi2443]

He wouldn't have been shocked at all what Fredo had done. He would probably have predicted that since Fredo was an imbecile with zero self-esteem, that he would have been coerced by his enemies... and not even fully aware of what he was doing. Vito, the absolute master, would have intuitively known this would happen and taken measures to either prevent it, or even better, to use the unknowing Fredo in a way to make their plans backfire. I'm only guessing of course. I wish Mario Puzo was here to ask 😃

[@prall0915]

@@donarthiazi2443 l just don't believe Vito would kill his own son. Michael went too far. Fredo was genuinely sorry for what he'd done. The fact Fredo wasn't too bright and was coerced is why Michael should have dealt with him differently. If Michael had keep him close l believe Fredo would have done anything for him at that point to retain his brothers love. You could tell Michael's hug was everything to Fredo.

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@prall0915 That's what I'm saying too... only that Vito would take advantage of Fredo's mental deficiency and smoke out the plot.

[@jamesneese7663]

He would have just sent him back to Italy. Vito was many many things but wracking his own son? Even when the kid fkd up and let dad get shot, dad never once blamed him or hated him. And Vito could never look his wife in the eyes ever again. She'd never forgive him.

[@prall0915]

@@jamesneese7663 Your right.

[@kumbana-man]

I felt all kinds of emotions on this scene infact watching this entire movie. I love mobster films but the Godfather and part 2 especially felt person, so person that I had to Google if John Cazale was still alive, I got emotional when I read about his passing. I love his acting.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

The score is incredible it amplifies this moment

[@neenaeddie5272]

This movie gives goosebumps like no other movie ever. Still get the shivers!!! Super all round. Producing, directing, musical score, acting, setting!! EVERYTHING❤🎉

[@scottpelhamsr9500]

Oh my God. Classic. Nothing needs to be said.

[@HerbieLoveBug]

BEST SCENE EVER

[@joshuahabingmartinez1955]

The bodyguard had a major role in the book. Tough scene. Michael being a Boss.

[@lolitatancinco9646]

Action speaks more than words!

[@tennisblood]

This was a goodbye, my brother!

[@richardristic3145]

The eyes Chico, 👀 they never lie.

[@mirazusta2002]

This scene, and the one in the glass-room, when Fredo reveals to Michael his terrible wrongdoings against his own family, and, in so doing, signing his own death warrant, show probably some of the best acting ever performed in movies, or any other medium for that matter.

[@bluemoon472]

Omg- unspoken…acting at the pinnacle of greatness by each of them. Powerful.

[@yogsenforfoth5948]

Al Neri had ice water in his veins.

[@TheBad63]

Vito nearly died on Fredo's watch , he did not punish him He would not have killed him , he would have given him the look after the assignation attempt, and kept him even closer. Then a small one way conversation would have fixed Fredo. After that , his communication would have been negligible but enough for fredo to simply be glad he was alive

[@michaellamon4787]

Didn't have to say a word!!! Classic

[@lauriejgk]

The music is perfect for this scene

[@mickey-eq5vw]

In memory of John Cazale.. The best actor to ever live!!

[@markmiremont749]

A bit over-exagerated, don't you think?

[@mickey-eq5vw]

@@markmiremont749 not at all 5 movies 4 oscars, every thing he did he won an oscar except deer hunter and he was amazing in that but didnt play a huge roll but its deer hunter his lineup of movies, actors n directors he worked with are some of the best films in history, its a small sample size agree but some go 30 years and dont accomplish half of what he did, he was simply convincing

[@hectormonclova7563]

Oh, even hugging his brother, he can look Neri with the “Al, put him in your to-do list” look... 😬

[@notaprincebutaduke3295]

Fredo knows the only thing keeping him alive was his mother. Michael just wanted to make sure he didn’t go into hiding.

[@quanglam3567]

You don't kill your own blood, no matter what!

[@wjc9600]

Michael warned him in part 1 not to take sides with anyone against the family. Fredo didn't listen.

[@equine2020]

There are codes of honor. Family must stand together. You don't deceive them. 1 weak leak can destroy the whole family.

[@adamweingart7570]

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer !!!!

[@hannuharju-seppanen3438]

Sadly Cazale is dead long time ago, but still alive he would be one of the best actor of all time!

[@williammacdonald9271]

They were both great in Dog Day as well

[@marilynmanord1790]

The best movies made in cinema history! Bar none! Love The Godfather parts one and two.

[@tomi8959]

The entire first two movies were both one big "best movie scene of all time"

[@domenicogiliberto315]

troppo presto se ne andato questo attore bravissimo.r.i.p.

[@Gunsla]

No spoken words needed and the message was so loud and clear by superb acting.

[@Pearlruby718]

I have to admit I have seen the Godfather movies for 50 years every time my city has a marathon on TV I'm there watching. This is the most poignant scene in the entire movie trilogy to me.❤❤

[@weirdshibainu]

Cazale and Meryl Streep were crazy in love in real life.

[@FinleyHarrison-hy2sm]

She took care of him while he was battling cancer, and took work to pay his bills.

[@adrianadcock4739]

brilliant movie

[@sealandland3959]

Only God knows what heights Cazale would have achieved had he not died so young, he was also the only true love of Meryl Streep, and of course and Pacino were best friends

[@Bear_Arms]

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

[@countrylife9763]

Michael knew He always knew

[@Jahson70]

There are no words but so much said in this one scene. Genius movie making that never gets old.

[@jonathanblaze1648]

"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer".

[@danielisenhood7086]

John is an incredible loss to acting. He was a natural.

[@UTUBE3JC]

I didn’t realize this but he’s just giving him a last hug goodbye. Not really about the mom there I THINK. I mean a little but I think he’s more saying, this is goodbye for you my brother