This CANNOT be Real...

[@TheCultureMafia]

Which One was the Most Surprising? 💭

[@johnstrawb3521]

Do you really not realize that II is only a modest sequel, and that III is good but has nothing of greatness in it?

[@IllyaKonakov]

The most surprising and annoying was the constant omitting of the ‘e’ at the end of Corleone in this video.

[@MrLeiduowen]

The most surprising was the fact that the trilogy is actually only two films and an extended coda.

[@YouTube-SUCKS-69]

The fact that part 3 actually SUCKED, but your lack of apprehension in regards to that very fact seems to elude your ridiculous assertion!!

[@athulp.thomas4065]

However, ultimate submissiveness is the ultimate champion of decision making when it comes to choosing Appolonia OVER KAY as the whole essence which leads #TheGodfather #VitoCorleone to success is a bit more information: Supremacy of Men over women as principled stand on the olden days // Boldness of Kay is a common idea that people love to promote. The concept of hers is much more difficult for many of Michael's men and even him, to execute. She liked to exclaim statements of boldness such as “fortune favors the bold” or “go big or go home” out loud while she repeated the same predictable actions day after day in our lives. This behavior is abnormal for Sicilians because there is a level of security in accepting our circumstances. In the early 20th Century, there was a young man who practiced boldness without preaching it.

[@thebeatnumber]

I think Michael's trust issues really began when Apollonia was murdered. The fact that his young wife (who was possibly carrying his child) was killed because of the betrayal of one of his most trusted men, changed something deep inside him.

[@dagobert1234321]

Yup… what changed Michael was Apollonia, not Sollozzo

[@InsaneCopePosse]

​@@dagobert1234321solozzo was just a stepping stone to appolonia

[@vintagehighlights]

In 1972 I snuck into the movie theater in Hartsdale, NY. I didn't even know what the movie was about. I had always been a fan of gangster movies. I sat for almost three hours glued to my seat watching The Godfather, ran home to White Plains, NY and told all my friends about this movie. Till this day I still feel it's the best movie ever made. The Culture Mafia videos are causing me to love this movie even more. Thanks for the best commentaries and analysis ever.

[@shaftomite007]

Nah... Godfather 2. I know what you mean though, and I could agree that GF1 WAS the best movie of all time... Until part two came out!

[@mrmarkymark77]

@@shaftomite007agreed 2 is the best

[@danielmoretti4540]

Saw it there also

[@theantone7476]

Leave the gun. Take the cannoli

[@wunderkind-7724]

Great line but it was not in the book

[@KillYourTelevision22]

@@wunderkind-7724 they should rewrite it then.

[@mizzygunz]

Best Movie quote ever. Also improvised.

[@wunderkind-7724]

@@mizzygunz Not that it matters, but my favorite quote from the movie The Godfather is “it’s not personal Sonny, it’s strictly business.”

[@alimerhi5531]

Never forget lol

[@jerrycoleman882]

When the Godfather first came out it played at the Drive-in just across from my work place. Back then I was a tire builder at the Firestone plant. The plant had this 'thing' going on that week that anyone could leave when they built 100 tires. I got there a little early and jumped on my machine - after missing my breaks and lunch I hit 100 tires at 8 o'clock - raced over to the drive-in just in time to get some popcorn and a coke then just like planned the movie started. I had read the book and was interested to see if the movie was as good as the book - it was better ! :)

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

Movie was WAY! better. Love that you remember Exactly the details of the first time you saw it. I remember the first time i saw it, prob alot of people do too...

[@jerrycoleman882]

@@JustMe-gs9xi I'm sure you're right. Great flick indeed.

[@dalehood1846]

jerrycoleman882,. Firestone in AKRON?

[@jerrycoleman882]

@@dalehood1846 Firestone Tire Factory in Central Illinois.

[@maguffintop2596]

One of the few times the book actually stunk (imo) focusing on ‘Johnny Fontaine’s’ sex life, Sonny’s sizeable phallus, the bridesmaids abnormal gigi. The movie was so ‘classy’ it was shocking. Blood, guts, & class are never a three rope of three cords.

[@lisaspikes4291]

I believe that Michael’s switch from college boy to the leader of the Family was before he killed the guys in the restaurant. For me, it was when he visited the hospital to see his father. When Michael and Enzo (the baker!) we’re waiting on the steps outside the hospital, Enzo was wrecked, with his hands shaking so much, he couldn’t light his cigarette, yet Michael was cool and calm. I think that’s the moment Michael knew he had what it would take to do what was necessary for the Family. There’s a lot more to that scene than what is shown on film. And I’m surprised that I never hear anyone else recognize it. I think it’s pivotal!

[@jeffreystraus590]

Good observation! I peeped that as well, he also told his his dad when at his bed before going outside with Enzo, im here now pop

[@skwervin1]

I always thought that too. It's like I have seen how Sonny is acting, the family won't survive, Fredo is too weak, so I have to step in to protect the Family and my parents.

[@joeychick9045]

I’ve always thought that. You’re the first person that ever said what I’ve always known. Good read

[@zeppelin1qaz]

It also showed that he was so steeped in this culture that could never get away. This was the trigger for his real self to emerge.

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Same thought I had..look at his face when he noticed his hands were not shaking and lit the light and cigarette then closed it. The look on his face tells you right there he just made that decision and he knew he had the nerves

[@JamesRDavenport]

Here's something you guys might not know. Al Pacino has relatives in his family tree who come from Sicily, not a surprise? Guess where? Corleone.

[@crazypato3752]

What a coincidence but then...coincidences don’t exist

[@carmeldelaney1086]

During the filming in Sicily of Godfather part three, Pacino and Andy Garcia began checking out information about his Pacino's Italian relatives but sadly they didn't get any worthwhile information.

[@crazypato3752]

@@carmeldelaney1086 didn’t he discover that his family came from Corleone ?

[@captain007x]

His first name was Alfredo but people often called him Sonny. Coincidental that his two brothers in the movie were named as these.

[@crazypato3752]

@@captain007x wow

[@bradley163]

When warching The Godfather for the first time in the mid-90s, Luca's introduction to the film was what hooked me. He had this, almost sort of a vulnerable, presence and demeanor. But, Michael's conversation with Kay told me everything I needed to know about his character. I distinctly remember, almost immediately, putting together the rest of his story in my head as if I could picture his entire life and relationship with the Corleone family. This all based on his gentle conversation with himself, and that little snippet of background given to Kay by Michael. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

[@AudieHolland]

The fact that Coppola cast a lot of unknowns, some even amateur actors, in the movie made it look great and realistic. Abe Vigoda, who played Tessio was largely unknown who was given the opportunity to play such an important role in the first movie. Also, I think people tend fail to give honorable mention to Talia Shire, Coppola's younger sister, who did an incredible job in all three movies. I haven't seen the third movie but I have heard she did a great job in that one too.

[@zachweber2616]

It's crazy when you read the books after getting to know these characters. That Luca is an absolute unit that's been broken in by Vito. Before, that mf chucked his own baby in an incinerator.

[@mgurrieri61]

Research why Luca was even feared by the Godfather himself. Chilling backstory that Michael alluded to in the wedding scene with Kay but wasn’t addressed in the movie. I think it’s included in the book. Luca was incredibly evil.

[@williamwilson6499]

Warching? Read the book if you really want to know about Luca Brasi.

[@kumarg3598]

For me, it was when michael goes to the hospital to see his dad.

[@wunderkind-7724]

I have a very tangential connection to The Godfather movies (and book). My paternal grandmother was born in the town of Corleone, and lived there until she was seven years old. Also as a child, I went to the restaurant where Michael murdered Virgil Sollozzo. It was on White Plains Rd. in the Bronx. This happened in the very late 1960s.

[@michaelbonner3908]

My wife was friends with the owners of the house where the wedding was filmed they had pictures of them and the actors beautiful property and house

[@wunderkind-7724]

@@michaelbonner3908 you beat me

[@KhadijahJoySams93]

Super Cool

[@vintagehighlights]

Where on White Plains Road? I lived very close to 241st street in the Bronx.

[@wunderkind-7724]

@@vintagehighlights Was a long time ago but as best I can remember it was under the eL about a mile South of the Mount Vernon line

[@kenhenderson1762]

When casting From Here To Eternity, Eli Wallach was offered a significant supporting part, but dropped out when he learned that the paycheck would be lower than he expected. When Frank Sinatra learned about this, he eagerly told the producers that he would do the part for SAG "scale" - the minimum payment. In the late 80's, Sinatra's objections to The Godfather had soften and he was talking to Francis Coppola about playing a role in the upcoming Godfather III. But he dropped out when, like Eli Wallach years before, learned of the small paycheck. He was replaced by Eli Wallach.

[@dalehood1846]

Eli wallach brought a lot to that role. Good choice.

[@jamesbuccigross6920]

One slight correction in regard to Willie Moretti - the mob really did consider it a mercy killing because Willie was suffering from the effects of advanced syphilis which caused him to be too talkative as it progressed. Willie was very popular and while it was Vito Genovese' opening move against Frank Costello, it was done with the approval of the Commission, as recounted by Joseph Valacchi in the Valacchi Papers, and all investors, maybe even Vito Genovese himself, were sad about it, but saw it as necessary.

[@HAL9000s3]

Confirmed. That's tertiary syphilis. Just ask Al Capone.

[@georgeorwell4534]

I pride myself for knowing Godfather trivia but I only knew about the actor who played Luca and about buying out Sinatra's contract. Well done!

[@martinshannon1339]

..for me the "Godfather" is a story of Michael...and his development from one kind of life to another .there are many truthful connections to reality and we all have a fascination of travelling in the places that these events took place..(like Hotel National in Havana)....great scenes and lines like ..."leave the gun take the canoli" ...stay with us in every day language and we laugh about them, while understanding the closeness of emotions that happen and create laughter in reflection when we look back at even our own actions when encountering danger or intense emotions ....great review ..

[@williamrooth]

I was captivated with, "The Godfather" when it came out while I was in high school. It interested me in that subculture and it made it easier to understand how it started, evolved and who the real players were. Many of the characters were, "blended" I thought, so that the real members would not go after Mr. Coppola and his family. He did a lot of research to get this so close to real life. Great job, sir! The first time a movie was actually better than the book!

[@skwervin1]

My kids as teens thought I was mad for my love of this movie and interest in Mob culture. Now as adults they understand the lessons of the movie(s) and why I paid attention to the nuances so much. Living in Australia we do have organised crime here but ours is not so much Sicilian but more Calabrasi which is set up a little different I believe.

[@trentonayershandsoffire3620]

@@skwervin1 I felt that when I traveled to Oz! Love it there!

[@zapdunga12]

One bit of trivia: Following the scene where Michael has to kill Sollozzo and McCluskey, he gets into a car that pulls up right as he runs out of the restaurant. Though it’s hard to tell onscreen, Al Pacino actually jumps onto the car’s running board. Or, misjumps. Pacino timed the leap wrong and twisted his ankle, requiring the use of a cane and crutches for almost two weeks stopping production.

[@Boss_Man00]

They didn’t take out Moretti so the Gambino family could take over, but because Vito Genovese wanted to take over from Frank Costello, so Vito convinced everyone it would be a mercy killing (like u mentioned) because they thought his mental health was deteriorating from syphilis, which they actually determined after autopsy he didn’t have syphilis. I dno why his mental health was deteriorating. Good film, I knew of all these things, I guess I have no life lol.

[@luislaplume8261]

In the 1960s when my family moved to Richmond Hill from Flushing our next door neighbor was Patrick Dellacroci and once in a while a Cadillac parked in front of his house and several men got out and later went back to the Cadillac. I later found out his brother was a member of one of the crime families in NYC and was probably an under boss. But which one I do not know but I believe it was one that was based in the Borough of Queens where I grew up.

[@Pbadome1]

My only comment, because from what I know, you put together a very accurate video here, is that you mentioned Corleone was one of the five families, but, when Sonny wanted to go to war, Tom Hagen told him "all the other five families would come after them", which led me to the unanswered question, were the Corleones a "sixth" family?

[@robbenn69]

I think he was saying all the other five-families, with five-families as the name of the group of five as a single entity. Or it could be a goof by Robert Duval. In the novel, there are five families; Corleone, Tattaglia, Cuneo, Strachi, and Barzini. As the video mentions, there were five Mafia families.

[@vanmoody]

I saw it that the five families were considered one unit, so all the other members of the one unit would come after them.

[@trynsurviven2440]

The research that took place behind the scenes is absolutely astounding.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

the author Mario Puzo was Italian (obviously),,, and lived in NYC. so i have to give Mario Puzo due credit,,, he wrote the book. Putting the characters together,,, yes,, the script yes,,, Alot to sort out,,, Puzo and the film makers and getting Al Pacino,, is what made it so real and moving,,,

[@RussellMKay]

The cat that The Godfather is holding in the first movie was not in the script! He wandered on the set and was picked up by Don Corleone. They kept it in the shot. Luck cat......

[@jeffreystraus590]

Even though I consider pt 3 to be my favorite, I think pt 1 has the most iconic quote, I think it goes WOMEN AND CHILDREN CAN BE CARELESS MEN CAN'T! Wow oh wow!

[@redman6790]

Can you please explain how pt3 is your favourite? I want to rewatch it with a different POV. Watched it once and it was full of prejudiced that I heard about it so didnt watch clearly tbh

[@_scabs6669]

I also love Part 3

[@_scabs6669]

@@redman6790 I can't speak for the op but I think for me it's so special because of it's central character Michael Corleone. In the first one we see that Michael never wanted to be a gangster at all. So now at the end of his life he's a *remorseful* gangster. He's seeking redemption for all the hurt he has caused in all his years of leading a murderous crime family, which he was more or less forced into against his own desires to begin with. When I first saw III, I kept waiting for the moment at the end where Michael turns and reveals his true nature, that he's still the vicious and manipulative killer he's cracked up to be. But all through the film he's nothing but a kind man seeking redemption and trying to undo the misconceptions and hatred people have for him. This is an even better depiction of the heart of the original novel I feel, in which you really get to see the kind and warm side of the original Godfather. I also love the part of Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone. Did you know she is Coppola's own daughter, and in fact is the very same girl as was the baby being baptized at the end of the original movie?? They bring back the very same woman to show the baby all grown up, and in my opinion she knocked it out of the part. Especially I love Michael's absolutely unchained grief when she is killed in his place at the end. I hope you get the chance to watch III with new eyes soon! Love and peace from USA ✌️

[@catmip]

@@_scabs6669 Sofia Coppola ruined that movie for me. The movie was too big for him to cast his own daughter. I wish they would’ve cast a real actress. Her scenes were so awkward with Andy Garcia. I felt sorry for him. She turned out to be a pretty good director though.

[@_scabs6669]

@@catmip but she's the actual same person as the baby from the first one. The authenticity and her beauty salvage it for me. Maybe on rewatch I will see how wooden she was all along.

[@_scabs6669]

I love the portrayal of Luca Brazzzi in the Godfather. In the novel he's described as the most terrifying killer. I pictured him as more of a straight faced cold blooded Tommy Shelby type in my head. But in the film he becomes this gigantic terrifying bear of a man. Even Kay remarks when seeing him from a distance, who's that scary man. But in reality the film makes him such a heartfelt character I feel. The way he is represented as a stutterer. He rehearses what he wants to say to Vito over and again until he looks like he's talking to himself... so that he won't stutter. Reminds me of a character from All the Kings Men. Bringing a cold blooded murderer down to earth like that and making him a bit of a loveable nervous oaf on the inside, though still able to strike fear into the hearts of fearsome men, is so cool.

[@williamwilson6499]

Man, did you get it wrong. The actor was scared of performing in front of Brando and was legitimately stuttering and hesitating while delivering his lines. The scene with Kay and Michael was created to try and explain it away because they couldn’t get a decent take. In no way shape or form was Luca Brasi portrayed as a “lovable oaf”.

[@RadioLaPrincess]

@@williamwilson6499 Plus in real life, the actor Lenny Montana was also no lovable oaf. I mean I don't know if he actually killed anyone but he was a bodyguard to a Don so yeah he was connected. Several other actors were in real life such as Alex Rocco (Moe Greene), the actor who played Carlo (Gianni Russo) and possible Richard Castellano who was Clemenza. Marlon Brando, Abe Vigoda and James Caan were not even Italian.

[@DominusLuna]

When I was a kid I saw a movie called "The Valachi Papers" where Charles Bronson plays Joe Valachi. Apparently one guy messed with another guy's wife and some guys were sent to take his uh, jewels. I didn't understand then and asked about it and my Dad said that he was getting his Appendix out.

[@dalehood1846]

DominusLuna, probably not but by any chance, would you be related to Manuel Luna from SoCal? I was in the Navy with him in 1976-77 aboard The USS VULCAN AR-5. GOOD friend. MR-3 Hood.

[@DominusLuna]

@@dalehood1846 No man. Sorry.

[@Zknwlf]

I would like to thank you and your dad for giving me a much needed laugh this morning. Grazie!

[@PaulOfPeace54]

My favorite part in the trilogy was Michael taking confession from Cardinal Lamberto. "Look at this stone. It has been lying in the water for a very long time. But the water has not penetrated it. Look... Perfectly dry. The same thing has happened to men in Europe. For centuries they have been surrounded by Christianity, but Christ has not penetrated. Christ doesn't live within them." "Your sins are terrible. It is just that you suffer. Your life could be redeemed, but I know you don't believe that. You will not change".

[@mikhailv67tv]

@ Mafia Culture when I was 21 I wanted to be an actor and often used monologues from the Godfather as pieces to rehearse and audition with. I use to have Godfather nights with GF I’d cook spaghetti and have Chianti . I had a vinyl recording of the sound track and would play it over and over.

[@chinmay_r_sharma]

The actor who played Johnny Fontane , Al Martino also got his role through intervention of his godfather , Russell buffalino played by joe pesci in irishman . this fact was also noted by another person in your godfather vs real life video.

[@imjusthereforthecomments4920]

Russell's cousin was Bill Bufalino, a close associate of Jimmy Hoffa and long-time Teamster lawyer.

[@chinmay_r_sharma]

@@imjusthereforthecomments4920 what was teamsters actually. I know it controlled unions and stuff.

[@daveferguson2996]

MY wife and I went on a tour to Savoco when we were on a cruise. The cafe with lots of pictures of Al Pacino etc.Also the church. We also saw the stainless steel or chrome icon of coppola with his camera. Loved every minute of the tour.

[@bleedingeyeball27]

How about Apollonia...based on real life person? In an alternative storyline if she wasn't killed, wonder how Michael's mob life would have been. Kaye was terrible mafia wife.

[@TheCultureMafia]

It’s interesting you say that. Yes, that too is also based on real life. It was either Lucky or Vito Genovese who also married a Sicilian women when they were in exile in Sicily.

[@catmip]

She def wouldn’t have divorced him, or had an abortion

[@billyfubar2748]

Ok time out!! I gotta say that this channel is aesthetic AF. Excellent work, from the narration, writing, video and audio editing is superb. It's a multi tiered psychology course in every video utilizing examples from probably one of the greatest films in the century To teach you how to become successful in a smattering of subjects and scenarios. Stellar work. Thank you

[@TheCultureMafia]

Really appreciate it @billyfubar2748 💯🌹

[@maryferreira141]

@@TheCultureMafia Si, si. So authentic that the conversation with Roth on the veranda in Cuba about controlling the President of the United States is earth shaking in this Trump era. For me, it follows the truth of our election period in 2024 only too well. Maybe different players, but same concepts of search for power.

[@beingjohn392]

When I was a kid, riding around on my bike, playing cards clacking on my wheels, our local upstate NY mob boss got blown up in his Cadillac in front of one of the many grocery stores he ‘managed’. I’ll never forget how violent that was.

[@staygreenponyboy]

where?

[@beingjohn392]

@@staygreenponyboy Rochester, NY in the late 1970’s. Sammy G Gingello. His bodyguard survived the explosion and actually thanked Buick for making such a great vehicle, or something like that…

[@staygreenponyboy]

@@beingjohn392 haha, dang

[@vitoscalleta9814]

This trilogy changed my way of thinking and how i behave. Trying to imitate michaels behaviors made me a more calm person and made a lot of people respect me more. I still cant believe 3 films made me into who i am today

[@maratonlegendelenemirei3352]

I chose to mould myself on Fredo,well?

[@BigMamaDaveX]

@@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 If your Mom is still alive, you're good...for NOW. 😏

[@Grungehead1993]

"STOP SHOOTING THAT FUCKING THING, I'M GOING DEAF OVER HERE" - Guy called Joe

[@vitoscalleta9814]

@@Grungehead1993 " You think you can do better ? Statezite huh " 😂😂

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

yep,, you can learn ALot from these movies. Ciao' Vito

[@memphis2houston346]

Every time I watch your videos it makes me want to watch the Godfather films again 😆

[@thewayfarer8849]

Looking forward to another Costello video, that was really intriguing, stood out even among the usual videos.

[@victrola2007]

No joke - I spent a lot of time in NY's little Italy for great dinners while in college. We were ordering dessert (at Boco de Lupo?) and my boyfriend intercepted my usual tramisu with 'Leave the gun, bring the cannoli'. Our midfleaged waiter chuckled. He brought me three. ❤

[@jeremyfondo4320]

My grandfather was born about 20min from Corleon. He held property in Northern Italy.

[@seriously3130]

Didn't know most of this! My favorite movie(s) of all time though. Great dive into their inspirations! Subbed.

[@TheCultureMafia]

The Godfather Trilogy > ANY Other Trilogy.

[@TheCultureMafia]

Do You Agree?

[@gabedom_]

I kinda have to.

[@charlesfuentes3695]

See,"The Offer" it is based on how the first Gf production. Impressively Accurate.

[@willy565]

You really exposed a lot of secrets......"Pretty soon, there won't be one place in Brooklyn to hang my hat!!!"

[@hkentw]

Excellent history lesson, you can't get anywhere else.

[@TheCultureMafia]

As You Requested, it's BACK with New and just simply More UNBELIEVABLE Facts...🤯

[@houstonaustin]

Don Michael Corleone is Godfather to an infant. In all 3 Godfather films they go about their mob business but on the walls are Icons. If you're Catholic you recognize them. Also there are a lot of Italian America Characters. Could you explain the connection because all the actions of the characters have rules to mind and a very structured organization.

[@_scabs6669]

We would all love a more in depth video on Part III! It's such an underrated movie!

[@jeffreystraus590]

It's a very underrated movie, I sometimes wonder how many people truly watched the movie? I thought it was plain awesome and filled with intrigue!

[@_scabs6669]

@@jeffreystraus590 💪

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

agree.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@jeffreystraus590 yes,, agree. I don't think people paid attention to the small details,,, Big details and exactly what they Meant. So glad you appreciate Part !!!,

[@jeffreystraus590]

@@JustMe-gs9xi yeah a corrupt Swiss banker, corrupt archbishop, corrupt pope prior to the new one being elected all of whom michael had the daunting task of navigating! Couple that with Don Lucchesi and a expert assassin who according to the movie never failed a hit , this movie had a lot of moving parts! Treachery was around every corner and michael captivated his audience in this deadly game of chess

[@pjj9491]

Small trivia...Patrick Swayze can seen twice in GF3 when all the gunplay starts w twins...he was an uncredited young guard/gunman in the shadows...but once you know his profile and moves, you can see it's him....;)...pretty unknown...

[@gerriwetherhold6369]

I read the book before viewing the movie. I was 6 mos. pregnant. Loved this movie. Filmed brilliantly. It followed the book to a T. Great cast! 1 and 2 were great but to me, #3 just plain stank. My family contained Mafia and Black Hand characters. My uncles were involved in the underworld and created a lot of worries for my poor mother. The Godfather will go down in history as one of the greatest movies ever filmed. Coppola is a master!

[@PaulShenar1936]

Golden video! 👍 did not know most of these facts until now

[@philipsbailo3140]

If you want to learn more about Luca Brasi you could read the family Corleone written by Ed Falco who is Edie Falco's uncle also the Family Corleone is based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo

[@Gracievision]

i've always thought the way the assassination of hyman roth was filmed was inspired by jack ruby's shooting of lee harvey oswald.

[@mrgraham5521]

The Frank Sinatra contract story was disproven years ago. The timelines are off and people " in the know " have often remarked that it makes for an interesting story but ultimately never happened.

[@Judeaben]

knew many of these, including the Castellano connection with Peter, his brother and the boss of the real-life Gambino boss. Also, Spanish Harlem born Bronxite Pacino had a felony record involving illegal guns or possession in the New England area in the early '60s. There are countless NY, New Jersey and mob connections of the actors in the movie

[@chuck5279]

Godfatherology. Can't get enough. Thank you!

[@pauls.3656]

My favorite movie series. You know we're always learning, and I learned a bunch watching this knowing very little about just what it was all about. Told the family it's about a struggling family in New York.

[@dapunk5598]

Actually it's primary theme is about how dirty Capitalism is.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

a struggling family in NYC,,,, lol - in my house it's called ganster,,, not gangsta',,, but gangster movies.

[@failuretocommunicate]

Not bad. Mario Puzo wrote another book, "The Godfather Papers." Probably out of print now, but if you can find it online, will provide some further insight.

[@Midnight_Baby]

Corleone is a beautiful village. They proudly display their town’s sign on the side of the road.

[@TheCultureMafia]

~ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 ~ ⏱ 0:00 Why The Godfather Trilogy is THE GREATEST OF ALL-TIME 0:42 Wait, THAT was “REAL”? 1:30 The truth behind “Corleone”, Sicily. 2:46 The Starstruck Beast 3:27 The REAL Luca Brasi 4:50 Real Life imitating Art 5:07 John Gotti & Joe Colombo 5:20 The Mobs influence on “The Godfather Script” 5:33 The Hard Truth about The Godfather 3 6:03 The Shocking Secret Behind Moe Greene’s Actor 6:48 The Real Tom Hagen 7:16 The Real Peter Clemenza 7:42 The REAL Cuba Deal 8:34 The REAL Havana Mob Conference 9:27 The “Real” Vito Corleone? 10:45 The 5 Families 12:16 The Mafia Senate Hearings 12:49 Hyman Roth’s Varsity Athlete 13:04 Frankie Pentangelli’s Attack 13:22 Is that Frank Sinatra? 14:10 Real “Moe Greene” 14:59 Vito’s Voice 15:12 “Try the Veal” 15:55 Real “Hyman Roth” 17:22 The Real “Sonny” 17:28 “Can you get me off the hook, Tom? For old times' sake?” 18:35 “I never wanted this for You.” 19:14 Inspirations behind Moe Greene 19:32 “Papal Recognition” 20:05 The Real Genco Abandando 20:29 Escaping Sicily 20:56 How Did You Do? Let Us Know

[@Al_NERi]

I'm one of the followers who already knew The Godfather films we're a gateway to a world of knowledge and philosophical study especially having read the novel when I was a young man in the 80s. It's what attracted me to the channel in the first place, I could tell the content was very high quality immediately. CULTURE MAFIA IS one of my absolute favorites and a daily mainstay of my on-line diet. 07 salute , great work.

[@TheCultureMafia]

Thank you @Al_NERi 💯

[@rmendoza5953]

Bugsy Siegel wasn't responsible for the big casinos in Las Vegas it was Hollywood Reporter founder William Wilkerson. Siegal conned Wilkerson into going half on a casino Wilkerson was building but was running out of money. After Wilkerson took the money and signed over half to Siegel, Bugsy came him a choice to either leave the casino to Siegel or die and Siegel gets the casino by default. Wilkerson chose to leave.

[@mmagic3534]

I knew about Vincent “Jimmy Blue Eyes” Alo. (Ola is Alo spelled backwards.)

[@rickwisnieswki9584]

My uncle's brother-in-law cell said how much this movie was true they just moved different names around it was very factual

[@frankgordon8829]

I've been to the little cafe in Sicily where Michael sat. The chair is even there, but the cane bottom is rotted. The church where he was married is just like the movie. I couldn't go in because another mobster was getting married then.

[@Nesta98]

There's nothing like The Godfather Trilogy and Schindler's List .

[@toquon82]

definitely cover more with part three

[@retrovintageaddict2492]

Tip: Don’t do red framing on your video thumbnail. It made me think I already saw this for a second. Don’t trick yourself out of views. Love the channel btw

[@DominusLuna]

Did the Don intentionally send Luca Brasi to sleep with the fishes or was he actually naive that the other bosses would try to kill him when they knew that Sonny was next up and he supported the drugs?

[@charnz1]

The movie is ambiguous, but the book makes it pretty clear that it was unexpected.

[@TheCultureMafia]

It seems to be Don Vito's first MAJOR blunder

[@TheCultureMafia]

There's a lot more to it than what we see in the film, it wasn't that simple.

[@boeitnie1185]

Well Michael Franzese seems to think Vito Corleone is more similar to Carlo Gambino because just like Vito, Carlo Gambino came to U.S alone

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

So many that I never knew...mind blown! This was fun!

[@jilltagmorris]

Yes. Definitely do continue these!

[@robertbrown1839]

Great stuff

[@pradeepkulkarni1676]

Great work... Surprised to see the similarities of movie with real life characters. 💐How could Mario Puzo corroborate such intricate details

[@johnstanley7442]

My understanding is that Puzo needed to write something good, because, as a gambler, he was in need of money. Yeah, he was Italian, but not from any sort of familiarity with the Mob, any more than any other "civilian," like maybe reading a newspaper, or something, so he went to Vagas, and, while playing, he would pump "industry" people there for background information, like a civilian author might pump real Special Operations personnel for details, jargon, personal war stories, and so-on, in order to be able to credibly write a military novel. When "The Hunt for Red October" was written, Tom Clancy ended up doing lectures in FRONT of military and intelligence people, because HIS research, as just an INSURANCE guy, had apparently yielded enough details to sound credible, though I've spotted detail errors in some of his writing that WERE ridiculous. That's why it can be a good idea to have someone actually "in the know" read your manuscript, to help you to weed-out clunkers like that. I think careful, attentive interviews of people who had reason to be aware of actual Mob lore would've contributed to the authenticity. Even though things are not discussed in a way that would lead to the specific incrimination of someone in COURT, the word about how things went-down STILL gets around, sometimes for instructional, EXAMPLE-MAKING reasons, like the old French saying that, if you want to have cooperation from the rest of the barnyard animals, let them see you kill the ROOSTER. That helps to get the ATTENTION of the REST of the others! :o

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@johnstanley7442 yep,,,true,, he had a gambling debt. and he lived in NYC so it was all around him.

[@boilerroomed3682]

I sort of knew most of it but you got me with "Sonny Capone"! Well done....

[@cliffpeebles9705]

The Godfather movies may be the most analyzed movies ever. It is amazing that so many details and cross currents could be written into the script. I have watched them countless times and still I notice thing that I hadn't before.

[@TTJJCC]

Yes, could you please cover the real life connections in Godfather 3.

[@TheCultureMafia]

Coming soon 💯

[@Don_Rhinestone85]

The only one I genuinely knew was Meyer Lansky being played as Hyman Roth. And also that some of the things in the movies were based loosely on real life events and characters.

[@vermis8344]

I knew a few of these, thanks to being halfway through George Wolf's biography of Frank Costello! I might have to wait a bit before clicking on that video.

[@dustash1578]

Definitely want to learn more about the basis of the 3rd film

[@James-yp6lu]

What I love about The Godfather, are how all of the Corleones called themselves Sicilian, not Italian!

[@janetleesteinman9165]

La Cosa Nostra in the US was solely a Sicilian organization. Remember Carlo being referred to as a half breed because he was half Northern italian.

[@James-yp6lu]

@@janetleesteinman9165 Yeah I knew that, I'm half northern Italian

[@joemoschetta1541]

we re all italians

[@James-yp6lu]

@@joemoschetta1541 Che? Let me guess, you're from Marche?

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@joemoschetta1541 Hmmmm,,,, Northern Italian and Southern Italian are very different. The food is different, Im Southern Italy,,,, i don't understand sauce without tomatoes,,,,, The climates are different,, (it's like No. California and So. California imo),,, alot of Northern Italians have Swiss or German in their bloodline, therefore they are much taller than Southern Italians,,, we're short. Italy is very regional.

[@valmarsiglia]

No, you got the order wrong. Maranzano didn't become Genovese, Maranzano became Bonanno. Profaci became Colombo, Mangano became Gambino, Luciano became Genovese, and Gagliano became Lucchese (pronounced "loo-Kay-zee" and not "loo-CHAY-zee").

[@angelosliotscos5861]

This video left me speechless.

[@DonnaGM49-]

YES!! Uncover it all. I'm an Italian woman half Sicilian and half Calabrese. I've see quite a bit growing up!

[@sylviamaresca8852]

Please,do tell !!

[@DonnaGM49-]

Are you kidding me?? Did you ever hear of the Italian word "omerta" (code of silence)! Letting info out I would be on the "hit list"

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

@@DonnaGM49- Grazie Donna,,, people disrespect the Italian Code of Silence , omerta. It's crazy, i had to tell someone on here the same thing. Italians keep their secrets. mantenere le tradizioni CIao'

[@DonnaGM49-]

@@JustMe-gs9xi 💖

[@TheCultureMafia]

What are some facts that we DIDN'T Mention in the video? 🤔

[@sroevukasroevuka]

Michael did not go to law school tom did. Michael studied mathematics and efore he became involved with the mob was going to be a mathematics professor.

[@irishdogclock]

What I find fascinating about Godfather 1 and 2 is FFC's movie shot between them, The Conversation.

[@donnellthomas2358]

Just wow, a God Father history lesson, awesome, my alter ego name has always been Don fanucci ever since I saw the movies

[@CaseyHarrisSr]

Uncover the Vatican ties to The Godfather. Good stuff posted so far, thank you. Enjoying the gravy on an amazing plate of goodness!

[@christopherorourke6543]

The similarities between Don Vito Corleone and the real Dons in the Godfather trilogy are very close and almost accurate. I have rad the Godfather book about 4 times and have seen all theee Godfather movies. The Godfather movies are for history buffs and men as all 3 Godfather movies are men’s movies.

[@dillinger209]

I've not been able to confirm this , but in the scene where James Caan "Sonny" is tossing Carlo a beating , there's a bright yellow Rhiengold beer truck where amongst the street crowd appears to be a very young Frankie "MeatTruck" Carbone from Goodfellas .

[@Seemsayin]

Frankie Carbone (Frank Siverone) is the Genco character in the first movie. If you're referring to the guy in the striped shirt.... no, that's not him.

[@dillinger209]

@@Seemsayin Thank you for clarifying that , and leaving me dumbfounded on how I hadn't recognized him as Genco .

[@Seemsayin]

@@dillinger209 You're welcome. Nice to help out a fan.

[@dorianbedorian211]

The Italian mob and the formation of American blacc gangs in the mid '60/ early 70s have amazingly similar stories. They both originated from the need to protect themselves and provide for their families in the face of violent oppression.

[@TheCultureMafia]

In THIS Video We Uncover 30+ SHOCKING Similarities Between The Godfather Trilogy VS Real-Life... ENJOY 💯

[@TheCultureMafia]

How Did You Do?

[@Ralphie_Boy]

As usual, a fantastic analysis, Thank you...

[@fennerwallace5823]

I Only Knew About 10% of this Info. Well Done !!!

[@meximedic62]

Al Pacino’s grandparents came from Corleone, Sicily. When he was a kid, his nickname was Sonny. His real first name is Alfredo

[@mikederasmo7621]

i am a new sub and that Voice of the Narrator, commands! Attention! love it, also ,its my fave Narrator for " SIMPLE History "

[@Tom-mc6fm]

When Sinatra went in front of the Nevada board to get a casino license in about 1982 or so he was asked if he brought money to Cuba and I think the response was how could that amount of money fit in a briefcase . " No never" he said

[@shannonevans8426]

Just found your ch.Great job.Enjoy the work you do.

[@thedevilluis]

For the future, the motto is 'no days unalert'.

[@ericanthonypulia2183]

I would love to see a movie about Godfather 3 and all it’s real like connections. Giulio Andreotti is Don Luccese, Roberto Calvi is frederic kedzik the Vatican banker I believe. Vincent mentions “P2” also at the wake of Don Tommasino. Would be a cool video

[@JoshuaDStewart]

You left out a couple other fun facts: many of the famous quotes/lines from Don Vito were based on things Mario Puzo's mother had said while raising Mario. And the actor who played Hyman Roth was Al Pacino's real-life acting coach. Also, at the very end left something out about the origins of Don Vito's last name. Yes, in the movie it was a clerical error that gave him the name Corleone. But in the book he chooses the last name Corleone to honor his hometown (and presumably make it harder for his would-be assassins in Sicily to find him).

[@Guiltless765]

Very well put together.🥃

[@KRW628]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@antoniospellman7341]

I didn’t know any of this! Lol loved as usual though