Movie
by Marlon Brando, Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo, Albert S. Ruddy, Don Vito Corleone and 118 others
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would
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“[Sonny pays a visit to his sister Connie. He is surprised to find her subdued and evasive] Sonny: [surprised] What's the matter? Huh? What's the matter? [He looks at her swollen face and understands what has happened. He pulls away to go after Carlo... ] Connie: [grabbing his shoulders] It was my fa…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Santino 'Sonny' Corleone, James Caan, imdb.com
“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 month…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Don Vito Corleone, Marlon Brando, imdb.com
“[speaking to himself, practicing his speech] Don Corleone, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your home on the wedding day of your daughter. And may their first child be a masculine child. [then, starting over]”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Luca Brasi, Lenny Montana, imdb.com
“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 t…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Don Vito Corleone, Marlon Brando, imdb.com
“Michael: All right. This one time I'll let you ask me about my affairs. Kay Adams: Is it true? Is it? Michael: No. [Kay smiles and walks into his arms] Kay Adams: I guess we both need a drink, huh? [Kay goes to the kitchen to fix a drink, but sees Peter Clemenza, Rocco Lampone, and Al Neri enter Mic…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Corleone, Al Pacino, imdb.com
“Tom Hagen: Mr. Corleone is Johnny Fontane's godfather. Now Italians regard that as a very close, a very sacred religious relationship. Jack Woltz: Tell your boss he can ask for anything else, but this is one favor I can't grant him. Tom Hagen: Mr. Corleone never asks a second favor once he's refused…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Jack Woltz, John Marley, imdb.com
“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…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Don Vito Corleone, Marlon Brando, imdb.com
“Michael: My credit good enough to buy you out? Moe Greene: Buy me out? [Fredo laughs nervously] Michael: The hotel, the casino. The Corleone Family wants to buy you out. Moe Greene: The Corleone Family wants to buy me out? No, I buy you out, you don't buy me out. Michael: Your casino loses money, ma…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Corleone, Al Pacino, imdb.com
“Kay Adams: Michael, you never told me you knew Johnny Fontane! Michael: Sure, you want to meet him? Kay Adams: Well, yeah! Sure. Michael: My father helped him with his career. Kay Adams: How did he do that? Michael: ...Let's listen to the song. Kay Adams: [after listening to Johnny for a while] Tell…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Corleone, Al Pacino, imdb.com
“Michael: My father is no different than any powerful man, any man with power, like a president or senator. Kay Adams: Do you know how naive you sound, Michael? Presidents and senators don't have men killed. Michael: Oh. Who's being naive, Kay?”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Corleone, Al Pacino, imdb.com
“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?…”
— Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Don Vito Corleone, Marlon Brando, imdb.com