Relive the most iconic scenes from The Godfather Part II, one of the greatest films in cinematic history. Starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Diane Keaton, this masterpiece continues the Corleone saga, blending Michael’s rise as head of the family with Vito Corleone’s early life in New York. From unforgettable confrontations to powerful moments of betrayal and loyalty, these are the defining scenes that make The Godfather: Part II a timeless classic.
Movie Description: 'The Godfather Part II' is acclaimed for its narrative structure, intertwining Vito and Michael Corleone's stories. Robert De Niro and Al Pacino receive high praise for their performances. The film is celebrated for its cinematography, design, and score, offering an immersive experience. Some critics argue it surpasses the original, while others see it as a complementary piece, exploring themes of power and moral decay. A few find it slower-paced or less engaging, with some noting a lack of fresh elements. Overall, it is regarded as a cinematic achievement and one of the greatest sequels.
This transcript depicts a high-stakes Senate committee hearing where a key witness, Frank Pentangeli, unexpectedly recants his testimony against Michael Corleone. Despite previous sworn affidavits linking Corleone to a criminal empire, Pentangeli denies all knowledge of the organization, claiming his earlier confessions were fabricated to satisfy the FBI.
I want people in a ball game.
Hey, that's Willie Chesey.
This committee will
come to order.
State your name, please.
Franklin Tanjuli.
And where were you born?
Puerto Rico. It's outside of Palermo.
And where do you live now?
I live in an army barracks with the FBI guys.
We have here finally a witness that will further testify
to Michael Corleone's rule over a criminal empire that controls all
of the gambling in this country, and perhaps in other countries.
This witness has had no buffer between himself and Michael Corleone.
He can corroborate our charges on enough counts for this committee
to recommend a charge of perjury against Michael Corleone.
Senator? Mr. Pentangeli, Mr. Pentangeli,
were you a member of the Corleone family?
Did you serve under Capo Regime, Peter Clemenza,
under Vito Corleone, also known as the Godfather?
I never knew no Godfather. I got my own family, Senator.
Pentangeli, you are contradicting
a sworn statement you previously made to me in sign.
If I ask you again, sir, here and now, under oath, were you at any time
a member of a crime organization headed by Michael Corleone?
I don't know nothing about that.
Oh.
He was in the olive oil business with his father,
but that was a long time ago, that's all.
We have a sworn affidavit. We have it. Your sworn affidavit
that you murdered on the orders of Michael Corleone.
Do you deny this confession,
and do you realize what will happen as a result of your denial?
Look, the FBI guys, they promised me a deal.
So I made up a lot of stuff about Michael Corleone,
because that's what they wanted.
But it was all lies.
Everything.
And I kept saying, Michael Corleone did this,
and Michael Corleone did that.
So I said...
Mr. Corleone, would you kindly identify
for the committee the gentleman sitting to your left?
I can't answer that.
His name is Vincenzo Pintan.
Is he related to the witness?
He is, I believe, his brother.
Will he come forward and be sworn, sir?
Sir, this man does not understand English.
He came at his own expense to aid his brother in his time of trouble.
He's not under subpoena, and his reputation
in his own country is impeccable.
Are you saying he knows nothing about these matters?
To my knowledge, nothing.
I'm going to find out what the hell happened here.
All right, this committee is now adjourned.
The witness is excused.
Senator!
Senator!
This committee owes an apology!
This committee owes an apology! Apologies, Senator!
The
drape's
open.
Please,
Michael,
please
stay
inside.
Keep them alive.
We'll try.
Rackle! Alive!
Stay by the door.
I'll
see
you
at
night,
Stu.
E-Bucks, Pat.
Old man Roth would never come here,
but old Johnny knows these places like the back of his hand.
The watchman's gonna break the crackle.
Crackle? I wanna see him break a brick.
Locks down the pool?
But
you'll
continue
to
get
those,
because
I
don't
believe
that
President
Eisenhower
will
ever
pull
out
Q.
Not as long as we have over $1,000,000,000 invested.
And the American public will eat them all anyway.
Fredo, where are you going?
I'm going to get me a real drink, is that okay?
Just long enough to bring in the New Year.
And
I'm
here.
I'm
Joko
Parane.
