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A great memorable quote from the Godfather: Part II movie on Quotes.net - Fredo Corleone: I'm your older brother, Mike, and I was stepped over! Michael Corleone: That's the way Pop wanted it. Fredo Corleone: It ain't the way I wanted it!
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- When Fredo Complains to Michael That He Should Have Been Boss
- When Michael Argues with Moe Greene
- When The Corleone Family Discusses Pearl Harbor
- When Fredo Bonds with Michael at A Havana Cafe
- When Fredo Defends Moe Greene
- When Fredo Laments Being Used as An Errand Boy
- When Fredo Remembers Fishing as A Kid
- When Michael Discovers Fredo Betrayed Him
- When Fredo Gets Escorts For Michael
- When Fredo Regrets His Life Choices
"I'm Smart, And I Want Respect!"
During a heart-to-heart chat with Michael, Fredo laments that he was stepped over for the position of Don. Michael counters by accurately reminding him that it's what their father wanted, but Fredo goes on a rant, claiming everyone thinks he is dumb, hence they don't respect him. Fredo is right about being stepped over since he is older than Michael. After Sonny was brutally gunned down by Barzini's hitmen at the Jones Beach Causeway, one of the best locations in The Godfather, Fredo was next...
"Mike, You Don't Come To Las Vegas And Talk To A Man Like Moe Greene Like That!"
Seeking to expand the family's operations, Michael approaches the fictional Las Vegas founder Moe Greene with the offer to buy him out of all his casinos. Greene objects but Michael assures him he will be forced to sell. This shocks Fredo who is good friends with Greene and is aware of just how much influence the man has. Moe Greene is indeed untouchable in Vegas but Michael has never been the type of Don to fear anyone. When he sets his eyes on something, he always ends up getting it. That M...
"They Didn't Know It Was Pop's Birthday."
In a flashback scene at the end of the second installment of the trilogy, the Corleone siblings remember Vito's birthday on December 7, 1941, which happened to be the same day that Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor. The attack angered Sonny who claimed that the Japanese had the nerve to attack America on their father's birthday. Well, Fredo goes on to defend the Japanese. RELATED: The 10 Best Classic Cars In The Godfather Trilogy The comment is as amusing as it is true. Even if they someh...
"How Do You Say 'Banana Daiquiri'?"
Michael and Fredo head over to Cuba to meet Hyman Roth and strike a deal with Fulgencio Batista's government so that the Corleone crime family can conduct operations there without interference. As the two sit in a cafe and talk about their family, Fredo marvels at one of the Cuban cocktails. The quote is memorable because it's a reminder of the only friendly moment between the brothers. In the rest of their scenes, they are ever arguing or antagonizing each other. Fredo's words also emphasize...
"He Flies Off The Handle Once In A While, But Me And Him, We're Good Friends. Right, Moe?"
During Michael's chat with Moe Greene, he demands to know why the Las Vegas boss slapped Fredo around in public. Greene had done this because Fredo was sleeping with all the cocktail waitresses. Since Greene took him in when he'd become an outcast after failing to protect Vito during the assassination attempt, Fredo makes a habit of constantly sucking up to him. He is keen on not doing anything to anger him and that's why he is quick to deny that Greene did him any wrong by slapping him around.
"Send Fredo Off To Do This, Send Fredo Off To Do That!"
Fredo doesn't agree with Michael when he claims he has always taken good care of him. On the contrary, he believes his younger brother has gotten so used to using him as an errand boy. RELATED: 10 Hilarious Godfather Memes You Should See From Fredo's complaints, it's apparent that he'd like to have a much bigger role in the family. However, nothing he has done has made him earn that. He was with his father when he was shot yet he couldn't protect him. He has also embarrassed the family time a...
"Every Time I Said A Hail Mary, I Caught A Fish."
After learning that Fredo conspired with his enemies, Michael waits until his mother dies to order a hit on his brother. Al Neri, one of the best enforcers in The Godfather, thus takes Fredo fishing in order to whack him away from everyone's eyes. Before he is shot, Fredo reminisces how he used to say the hail mary before fishing because it brought him lack. Fredo's recollection of his early fishing days boldens the trilogy's religious themes. Just like crime, the church is heavily infused in...
"I Swear To God I Didn't Know It Was Going To Be A Hit."
Nick Geraci and Don Vincent "The Jew" Forlenza rope in Fredo on their plan to take down Michael. An attempt is then made on Michael's life and he finds out that Fredo was involved. Fredo is honest by claiming that he had no idea how far Michael's enemies would go. Out of desperation, he was simply partnering with people he thought could increase his net worth. After all, Michael had sidelined him. Nonetheless, this also shows his naivety since in the mob, "taking someone down" means killing t...
"That's For You To Find Out."
Michael is surprised when Fredo welcomes him to Las Vegas by offering him escorts He asks who the women are and Fredo tells him that it's up to him to ask their names. Michael isn't impressed since he is only focused on business so he orders Fredo to dismiss them. RELATED: 10 Differences Between The Godfather Books And The Movies It's yet another moment that illustrates why their such a huge canyon between the two brothers. One is only focused on achieving greatness while the other prioritize...
"Sometimes I Think I Should Have Married A Woman Like You Did."
In yet another private chat with Michael, Fredo shows his admiration for Michael's life. He declares that being a playboy his entire life hasn't brought him any fulfillment. It's interesting that Fredo admires Michal's marriage since Michael is totally unhappy. Being with Kay is the only thing that has brought him sadness. Still, it's evident that Fredo made the wrong choice since family is highly valued in the Cosa Nostra and he has none of his own. NEXT: Which Character From The Godfather A...
Mar 15, 2022 · March 15, 2022. Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) holds his brother Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) at a family funeral in The Godfather: Part II. John Springer Collection/Getty Images. He slaps Al Pacino ...
Aug 13, 2019 · Alfredo Corleone has been synonymous with weakness and failure since Mario Puzo's 1969 best-selling novel "The Godfather" led to two Best Picture-winning films. And on Tuesday, President Donald ...
