Indeed, even the great Vito found such a feat beyond his power.
Michael performs the minor miracle his father could not: getting one of their children permanently out.
Thus, Michael performs the minor miracle his father could not: getting one of their children permanently out.
Instead,Anthony’s separation is an unintended consequence of how Michael actsas don.
The biggestdifference between Vito as Godfather and Michaelas Godfather is the latter’s total lack of warmth.
Anthony and Mary still love their father, but an emotional distance sits between them after that point.
Having a more absent father might have left Anthony with less reason to gravitate toward Michael’s business.
It’s also possible that Michael was a victim of his own success.
This is already evident inThe Godfather Part II, when Anthony is still very young.
The Godfather Part III is the third and final film in Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather trilogy. The film again focuses on Michael Corleone, who is now in his 60s and looking for his replacement as the head of the family business. While still getting favorable reviews upon release, the film is often considered a significant drop in quality compared to its predecessors.
Vito’s Children
What Happened To Them
Sonny Corleone
Killed by Barzini inThe Godfather.
Fredo Corleone
Killed by Michael inThe Godfather Part II.
Michael Corleone
Becomes Godfather, dies as an old man.
Connie Corleone
Lives until old age.
Tom Hagen
Dies of illness betweenThe Godfather Part IIandPart III.
The assassination attempt inThe Godfather Part IIcould have had an impact too.
Mary dying becomes the counterpoint to Anthony escaping.
As such, Mary dying becomes the counterpoint to Anthony escaping.
