Vito could be brutal, but he also has self-control, and his actions are outrageous but effective.

This includes punishing a man by putting hishorse’s severed head in his bed.

Michael’s revenge at the end ofThe Godfatheris one of the best in cinema history.

Marlon-Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather

Atthe end ofThe Godfather, Michael Corleone assassinates all the Corleone family enemies at once.

This proves to be true, and Barzini also persuades the trusted Sal Tessio to change sides.

The Corleone family had apparently forgiven the Barzini family for Sonny’s death, but Michael planned revenge.

Charlie Hunnam in King Arthur and The Gentlemen

Michael employsthe Corleone family’s secret weapon, their enforcer, Al Neri.

He was killed by Peter Clemenza, who shot him as he was leaving an elevator.

He was succeeded by Leo Cuneo before most of the family was wiped out by Joey Zasa.

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The Godfatheris one of the most iconic and influential film franchises in cinematic history.

The first two films, in particular, are widely regarded as some of the greatest films ever made.

Richard Conte as Barzini smoking in The Godfather

Philip Tattaglia in The Godfather

The Godfather’s Victor Stracci

Carmine Cuneo in the Godfather franchise

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