Why Michael Corleone Ignores Clemenza's Instructions In The Godfather's Restaurant Scene

Though Michael Corleone carries out the hit on Sollozzo in The Godfather, he forgets a few key steps from Clemenza.

April 13, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Cheryl Jackson

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Michael’s hesitation in the restaurant scene illustrates his inner conflict between morality and loyalty to the Corleone family.

Contradicting Clemenza’s directions, Michael doesn’t come out of the bathroom firingat all.

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Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) during the famous restaurant scene in The Godfather

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