Top 10 The Godfather Quotes
This was cannon you can't refuse. It was treat that we can't refuse.
This is a phrase which changed quotes forever
Vito builds a relationship of tough love and strongly reminds me of my grandfather. Vito probably based this toughness off his harsh experience in both Corleone and in America. Really an incredible character
No. Actually it's 'You can act like a man! What is the matter with you? '
This scene made me laugh
A very funny line said by either Calo or Fabrizzio... the two shepherds are very humorous but hey, that line is true! Look at the women in my family.
Al Pacino was serious in this scene
Amerigo Bonasera is a beautiful character. He was an average Italian father at the time raising a daughter. After her boyfriend and his male acquaintance "beat her like an animal" he seeks vengeance. The Godfather acts to him with harsh love/respect until he begs on his knees "be my friend...Godfather"/he finally dresses Vito with the title he never uses!
Bonasera asks him for justice even though he already asked the police/American Government. Ok, ok back to the early 1900s or maybe even 1800s, in Sicily the Mafia was like a second government/the 'Robin Hoods' who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. They corrected the "justice" that existed. It's very powerful line.
Even when passing the baton, Vito continues to be no less than iconic