Just the openning lines alone immortalize this film as one of the greatest ever made, and it’s easy to see why. The iconic openning scene of Marlon Brando as the Don has probably become one of the most culturally impacting moments in cinema history. Who can forget the famous end scene where Michael shuts the door on Kay, and it stands as her ultimate epiphany of what her husband has become? Even if you haven’t seen The Godfather films, one can easily say they have at least heard this line uttered, right? Probably one of the most memorable pop culture lines, it has made number three on this list. Honestly, it’s one of the 100 greatest movie quotes in 100 years of movies. I mean, mindblowing, right? It was probably one of the most difficult scenes and the most ambitious to piece together, but the result is groundbreaking. OK, for starters, it’s just the editing chops. This is the most famous scene of The Godfather and is parodied over and over again in other movies, advertising, and cartoons. Even if you haven’t seen The Godfather you should recognize this scene immediately. Honestly, one of the most disturbing moments embedded in our memories. I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse./Horse head scene from The Godfather. All of Fredo’s weakness and inability to lead the family was brilliantly portrayed by Cazale in just one minute and 46 seconds, whose breakdown next to his father’s bleeding body was one of the shining moments in the film. Though not prominent in The Godfather, often lingering in the background in the film’s first scenes, Cazale made the most of his time on the screen, particularly when he failed to protect his father, leading to the Don being hit by thugs while shopping for fruit. Both also started off as well-established stage actors and made the most of their time on screen. Marlon Brando and John Cazale in the same scene? C’mon, these two were acting Gods, and the only two actors to be cast in the film without an audition. RankQuotationCharacterActor/ActressFilm1Frankly, my dear, I dont give a damn.Rhett ButlerClark GableGone.2Im gonna make him an offer he cant refuse.Vito CorleoneMarlon BrandoThe G.5Heres looking at you, kid.Rick BlaineHumphrey BogartCasa. Vito Corleone’s Failed Assassination Attempt It’s strictly business.’’ Michael Corleone was a true Godfather in the making.Ħ. Just look at Al Pacino’s eyes after he delivers the line, ‘’It’s not personal, Sonny. Bravo.Īfter Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall, James Caan was one of the leading men so to see him brutally riddled with bullets on the way to his sister’s house is definitely heart-wrenching, tense and upsetting to fans of Sonny Corleone. Probably one of the only scenes (aside from the deleted scene) where we see Michael in action, it’s also one of the most violent scenes as it is Michael’s first mission.
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