“Tom Hagen: The Senator called, he apologized for not coming but said that you would understand; also some of the judges. They've all sent gifts. [raises his glass to the Don] Salut. [Both men are suddenly startled by a huge roaring cheer] Don Corleone: What is that, outside? [Both look out the…”Tagged: Apologies, godson, California, wedding
“[to Michael] So, Barzini will move against you first. He'll set up a meeting with someone that you absolutely trust, guaranteeing your safety. And at that meeting, you'll be assassinated.”Tagged: Assassination, Murder
“Don Corleone: Call Bonasera. We need him now. [Tom Hagen calls Amerigo Bonasera] Tom Hagen: [on the phone] This is Tom Hagen, calling for Vito Corleone at his request. Now, you owe your Don a service. He has no doubt that you will repay him. In one hour he will be at your funeral parlor to ask for…”Tagged: Revenge, Massacre, Loss of a Child
“[to Michael] Listen, whoever comes to you with this Barzini meeting, he's the traitor. Don't forget that.”Tagged: Traitor, Warning
“Don Corleone: Oh, I want you to arrange to have a telephone man check all the calls going in and out of here because it could be anyone... Michael: I did that already, Pop. I took care of that. Don Corleone: Oh, that's right. I forgot. Michael: What's the matter? What's bothering you? I'll handle…”Tagged: Apologies
“Women and children can afford to be careless, but not men.”Tagged: old habits, Women, Children, careless
“Bonasera: I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in the American fashion. I gave her freedom but I taught her never to dishonor her family. She found a 'boy friend,' not an Italian. She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late. I didn't protest. Two…”Tagged: Fortune, American Dream, Mafia, Domestic Violence
“You talk about vengeance. Is vengeance going to bring your son back to you? Or my boy to me?”Tagged: Vengeance, Futility
“Sollozzo: Bene, Don Corleone. I need a man who has powerful friends. I need a million dollars in cash. I need, Don Corleone, all of those politicians that you carry around in your pocket, like so many nickels and dimes. Don Corleone: What is the interest for my family? Sollozzo: Thirty percent. In…”Tagged: Finance, Mafia, dirty business, Conflict
“Don Corleone: We have known each other many years, but this is the first time you've come to me for counsel or for help. I can't remember the last time you invited me to your house for a cup of coffee, even though my wife is godmother to your only child. But let's be frank here. You never wanted my…”Tagged: Coffee, trouble, Paradise, Mafia, Respect
“Johnny Fontane: [discussing his problems] I don't know what to do, Godfather. My voice is weak, it's weak. Anyway, if I had this part in the picture, it puts me right back on top, you know. But this... this man out there. He won't give it to me, the head of the studio. Don Corleone: What's his name?…”Tagged: Weakness, family man, Hollywood
“[picks up baby Michael, kisses him, holds him] Michael, your father loves you very much. Very much.”Tagged: Love, paternal love, Father Son
“Genco Abbandando: So, what do you think of my angel? Vito Corleone: You're happy, I'm happy.”Tagged: angel, Happy
“[in Italian] Do me this favor. I won't forget it. Ask your friends in the neighborhood about me. They'll tell you I know how to return a favor.”Tagged: favor, Reciprocity
“[during the play 'Senza Mamma'] Genco Abbandando: Vito, how do you like my little angel? Isn't she beautiful? Vito Corleone: She's very beautiful. To you, she's beautiful. For me, there's only my wife and son.”Tagged: Wife, Son, Children
“[Vito returns years later to Sicily and meets Don Ciccio, the man who murdered Vito's family] Don Ciccio: I see you took the name of the town. What was your father's name? Vito Corleone: Antonio Andolini. Don Ciccio: You'll have to speak up. I can't hear you Vito Corleone: My father's name was…”Tagged: Violence, Stabbing