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Mar 9, 2022 · ‘It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.’ (Michael explaining to his older brother why revenge makes sense)
There is something sweet about a man who does not match the fear he inspires—who is quickly deemed the ‘scary’ guy while possessing a slightly softer, grateful side within. The death of Brasi is much more than transactional—not “strictly business,” to use a phrase from the film. It is emotionally affecting.
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[to Bonasera] I want you to use all your powers, and all your skills. I don't want his mother to see him this way. [pulls sheet to reveal Sonny's bullet-ridden body]Look how they massacred my boy.I spent my whole life trying not to be careless. Women and children can afford to be careless, but not men.Amerigo 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 boyfriend, not an Italian. She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late. I didn't protest. Two months ago he took her for a drive, with another ...
Marlon Brando – Don Vito CorleoneAl Pacino – Michael CorleoneJames Caan – Santino "Sonny" CorleoneRobert Duvall – Tom Hagenone of my favorite books-and I emphasize the word book here because I'm not talking about the movie-is The Godfather, because that book took me to another world-not necessarily a real world, but it...
Encyclopedic article on The Godfatheron WikipediaMedia related to The Godfatheron Wikimedia CommonsThe Godfather quotes at the Internet Movie DatabaseThe Godfather at Rotten TomatoesA great memorable quote from the The Godfather movie on Quotes.net - Michael: It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business.
- Mario Puzo
- 1965
- “I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.” ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather.
- “Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family.” ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather.
- “Great men are not born great, they grow great . . .” ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather.
- “Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment.” ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather.
Jul 11, 2019 · Michael: (to Sonny) It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business. Michael Corleone is a war hero who has been trying to stay away from his family’s criminal business. But when his father is shot, Michael knows he has to do something to protect his family. He crosses a line and kills a police captain and a rival mob boss.
This is business, not personal. Sonny: They shot my father? It's business, your ass. Tom Hagen: Even the shooting of your father was business, not personal, Sonny! Sonny: Well then, business will have to suffer, all right? And listen, do me a favor, Tom. No more advice on how to patch things up, just help me win, please. All right?
