The New Truth About the Godfather that I Didn’t Know | Michael Franzese
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2023
- Join me as I delve into an intriguing article that sheds new light on the iconic movie "The Godfather." As a former Mobster and someone closely involved during that time, this article resonated with me. We'll explore an article discussing the book "The Life We Chose" by William "Big Billy" D'Elia, which uncovers the last secrets of America's most powerful mafia families. I'll provide my unique perspective on the events, sharing what I knew and what surprised me. Get ready for an enlightening discussion about the hidden aspects of "The Godfather" and the fascinating world it portrays. Stay tuned for a captivating exploration of this new twist in the Mob's legacy.
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My favorite quote from the movie and mantra I’ve applied to my life was when Don Vito Corleone said this, “Do you spend time with your family? If yes, then good. Because a man who doesn’t spend time with his family, can never be a real man.”
“Leave the gun, take the cannolis” is mine! 😂
"-and BADA BING you have blood all over your nice ivy league suit!"
@@yaqubebased1961lmfaooo I love how a group of OG mobsters w/ years, upon years of experience in their field can’t fathom a war hero w/ multiple accolades like Michael Corleone actually being the most “tactical/ambush savy” person they know. He probably coordinated similar attacks and tactics when he was deployed. He was prob more nervous about having the kill Capt. Mcluskey, than having to kill Sollozo, which would have been “easy-cake” to him.
What if you dont have a family like me ? 🤔
He never said “if yes, then good”
The godfather is definitely THE greatest not only mob movie but MOVIE ever I mean the reviews talk for themselves Marlon Brando and Al Pacino will forever be legends, great video as always.
the gottie hbo movie also is great
@@franciscohorna5542yup! HBO Gotti was sooooo good man. Asante killed it as Gotti. It was surreal it was so good. Many involved in the life said it was very very detailed and very realistic. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t get why many bag on Travolta because that film was pretty good. Travolta did a great job as well. His late wife was excellent too.
How do we manage success
With Power and Influence
No
We use emotion and insight
The Godfather is still a benchmark in movie making
might be #1 but def top 5 imo
I didn't like it
Absolutely. The more times you watch it U actually see how GREAT it is. 👍
Benchmark, its untouchable otherwise from Godfather 2
Lenny Montana (born Leonardo Passafaro; March 13, 1926 - May 12, 1992) was an American actor who played the role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in The Godfather. Prior to becoming an actor, he had a successful career as a professional wrestler and worked as an enforcer for the Colombo crime family.
Thank you Michael for another great sit down. God bless you and your family
Thank God your feeling better 🙏
@@michaelfranzeseHello , have you ever met Joe Pantoliano or seen his 1999 movie about the Russian mob guys who copied your gas station income? It's a true story but there's nothing about the years that did it. Love the show and thanks for doing what you do as I learn a lot of things about being a Man and life
I love Pastor Greg. I'm thrilled to hear such a good report regarding salvation and baptism. Thanks for sharing that with us. It warms the heart for sure.
The funny thing is, the second most famous line from the Godfather movie is "Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes"... So Lenny's movie star legacy will live forever.
Michael, I read a story about James Caan many years ago, 20-25 years or so, where he went to court to testify on behalf of some mob guy he knew. I don't recall who that was, maybe it was this Andy Russo guy. When Jimmy comes into the courtroom and goes up to be sworn in, the judge looks at him and says "I thought they got him at the toll booth", which made the court erupt in laughter. Had you ever heard that story?
Now that’s funny. 😂
I was always really curious how Mario Puzo had so much information about the mob, especially back in the 60’s when he wrote the book. I assumed it came from a family member.
If you're an italian guy in 50's and 60's New York, you were bound to have mob connections and contacts.
Rite!
Actually he did his research at the library.
@@janetleesteinman9165information about the Mafia wasn’t as well known back then as it is now, literally because of the Godfather and other projects that glorified the mob. Very secretive
He said he did he research from his neighborhood
The movie brought the value of the family in the italian community ! The music ,the food, when whole family sitting around the table . I was invited few times in New Jersey by italien family, and i saw the unique unity of the real value of hard working family !
Thx for posting !
All of Lenny's scenes were gold. I like the scene with Al (Solozo) where he has to feign disloyalty towards Vito but subtly can't hide his true allegiance. Its's a shame that he wasn't in more films. He had talent.
@MichaeL_Franzese222 Hi, Micheal. Thank you for your reply. I'm a loyal follower of your channel.
"And may he be a MASCULINE child".
Thank you sir as always for your work. I've been down myself a little stay in hospital and a surgery last Wednesday. Be safe and God bless.
@@michaelfranzese thank you sir 🙏
I was a young girl when I first watched the Godfather, and it is still one of my favorite movies. It is a little surreal to listen to someone who knew and was involved with the real families that ran New York, etc.
You are very beautiful Lady so fine
Great sit down Michael. Your honesty and knowledge is so awesome and I am a great fan!! God bless you and your family!!
This will probably be a shock to alot of people I'm 50 and still haven't seen the Godfather but I plan on watching it soon 🙏God Bless
🤦I'm 36 and I've seen 1&2 more than 30 times
I'm 62 and haven't seen Star Wars! It came out in 76? and I was 15...prime time for that movie (from what I understand). I might see it, but I don't know. I actually envy your position. You're about to see the best movie ever made...it is a part of me.
@@ralphiewigs2208 part 1&2 are great movies not good but great
Just wanted to say, it’s truly inspirational, to see the way you turned your life around. Also, how you don’t glorify your past, but use it as a cautionary tale. Bless you, and your family. Your immediate family that is lol.
So glad you are feeling better Michael. 🙏 The Godfather is one of the greatest movies of all time. It is timeless. Great video today as always.
Thank you for the best insight and knowledge in the genre. We also appreciate your testimony to God. I was at the Baptism in CDM too.
Could you please review a most violent year thank you, Michael.
A fab film as always Michael, glad your over the flu,and I learned more on the great godfather film. God be with you and your loved ones
Wonderful movie score too by the great Nino Rota.
Awesome that many baptisms, my niece just got baptized this year as well
My favorite line in the film is when Don Vito says : *"I" will not be the one to break the peace we made here today!!!!*
Key word *"I"* (such a brilliant idea & geniusly worded to make the perfect smokescreen of deception while also appearing to look weak but still keeping *"your"* word at the same exact time & without breaking *"your"* code)
I also love when he says : *"Don't ever tell anyone outside of the family what you're thinking again"*
Because after all , that's what really started the entire war to begin with & what got everyone killed in the entire film!!!! Santino simply opened up his mouth for only literally half a second !!!! He didn't even get half way through his first sentence or finish it , all it literally took was him to just speak & that immediately showed a huge sign of weakness & not just in Sonny himself or as the Underboss but for the entire family as a whole because he represents them so it gives off the wrong impression to all outsiders & how they're perception of u & of your family & of the way u all appear to operate especially because he was the #2 of the entire family , that's literally all it took was to speak at the wrong moment to bring down the entire house of cards!!!! Hence why u always keep your mouth shut & listen 90% of the time rather than speak a single word & when u do finally speak , tailor every single word very carefully 👍
Its crazy how just one single *word* from Santino's mouth pretty much destroyed the future of the entire Corleone family & just one single *letter* from Vito's mouth literally saved the entire future of the Corleone family!!!!
My mom read the book The God Father back in 1970 before the movie came out.
Then we saw the movie at the theater in 1972.
My mom liked the movie so much we went back to see it 2 more times.
If it wasnt for my mom I wouldn't of been able to get into the theater because it was rated R and I was only 12 years old at the time.
I thought it was one of the greatest movies I'd ever seen.
Great to see you back Michael.
It’s one of the few movies that I can watch many times over. Godfather 1 and 2
Our young people need Jesus in their life.
Good to hear
Your videos are so so interesting
My favorite quote:
“. For me, there's only my wife and son.”
Thank you, You have really tought me about the life of the Lord.
Hope you and your family are doin great.
My wife and I, Absolutely love this channel!! Mike is sooooooooo full of spot on, Facts!! PURE-FACTS! And his demeanor is flawless.
Another great video Michael. Glad to see you and your channel getting more and more recognition by the day. I found out about you and your channel/video podcasts last summer when I was cooped up in the hospital from a near fatal car accident. Your vids and youtube clips of scenes from “THE GODFATHER” and “SOPRANOS” kept me entertained. Lol Crazy how as a kid, who grew up on the backroad behind “Satin Dolls” aka “The Bada-Bing,” I would walk past filming constantly all over town and never paid any mind to the show until I got older!! If I didn’t encounter the cast and crew at “The Bing,” then it would be as I walked home from school, past Lodi pizza (my buddies dad’s/ family joint) or Feech LaManna’s house!!
Glad you're recovering from that bout of flu, Michael: you always look the picture of health - yet at our age, we have to stay on guard - and maybe it takes a little longer to recuperate.
I read, "The Godfather," after my parents went to see it - the only, "night out," I recall them taking. Knowing that the book is usually better than Hollywood's interpretation, it was years before I saw it and realized that the first movie was only half the book. Wasn't taken with the movie: actually still like, "The Valachi Papers," better.
However, after decades of hearing about how great the Trilogy was, and with respect to my youngest brother's opinion, I finally took in the series, Summer 2020. Beginning that journey ultimately led me to becoming acquainted with Michael Franzese. To me, that was the highlight. Am still fascinated with your story and your ministry. As Red Skelton used to end his programs, "And may God bless...."
In addition to James Cagney playing a psychopathic gangster ,Richard Witmark played a pyscohpath in the movie "Kiss of Death. He threw a woman in a wheelchair downstairs to her death. Thanks again for the video. The godfather is truly a classic.
Supposedly, Crazy Joe got a lot of his mannerisms and dress from Widmark's portrayal of "Tommy Udo"
Cagney in angels with dirty faces was on fire, best gangster movie ever, white heat a close second, I know their not "gangster" films as in Cosa nostra , more hoodlum type, but I don't think anyone will touch Cagney in these roles , even the roaring 20s and the public enemy are superb.
@@snelgrave101I agree, mate. "Angels with Dirty Faces" is my favorite gangster movie too. Terrific storytelling, that ending is heartbreaking... still open to debate. A lot of mob movies from the 60s onward I don't like. Too morally relativist and romanticizing in the potrayals of mobsters... No romanticization in Cagney's mob films - that's for sure.
@@jakubczopek1809 the scene where they think they have him for kidnapping Fraser and he says let me get my lawyer, who is your lawyer? , Fraser 👍 absolutely superb.
@@ralphiewigs2208 wow. Thanks for sharing
Michael, I'm in northern Ca and every day I shake my head at the state of affairs of this once great state. Makes me think that I need to pack a gun just to go to the store. Imagine that, it certainly isn't how I envisioned retirement.
That was fantastic. I love tid bits like this.
Wow...35,000 people. Phenomenal! Praise God.😊
What a great movie. My dad took me to see that when I was about 10 or 11 years old . It was a great movie . I didn’t really understand it but it was just cool going to see it with my father who passed away from cancer within 3 years we didn’t see that coming.
It's crazy every where Michael. Signs of His time. Be safe. Stay blessed...
"The Godfather" was the first R-rated film I ever saw.Aged 14 then,my Mom assured theatre manager I could see the film.Still,I read both Anthony Quinn and Ernest Borgnine were considered for the role of Vito.Could see both those guys playing him.Take Care,Mr.Franzese.
Quinn absolutely but borgnine I'm not sure cause based on a couple of roles ( posiden adventure ) he's a hothead and with that type of character he tends to get a little carried away
Back in 2009 my Mother's friend gave me a book to read, it was Sam Giancana's Brother, Chuck who wrote it, that was a terrific read, covering everything from his Brother Sam, Marilyn, jfk, political stories, I couldn't put it down, real page turner.
Missed you, delighted to see you back and feeling good.
My dad was an extra in all 3 movies. During the wedding party the director told him and others to stage a fight scene. Apparently, this was filmed but not in the final version. My dad has wonderful pictures during the filming. Great memories.
I saw the movie 100 times before reading the book. Absolutely loved it.
Love hearing your talks..
Thanks Michael.
Peace ole buddy
That movie i saw 100 times, am 56 now and i must say we lived by certain rules in our village where u had to be careful about what u said but were u were told to listen and think.
Dear Michael, I grew up in Westbury, Long Island in the 70's...my father was working in Westbury as a shoe maker. I don't want to be contradictory with your presentation....but for my father the film was quite "traumatizing". This is because we were the only Italians in that area. We are from the province of Palermo, Sicily (We all went back to Palermo in 1981. All my father's customers were making negative comments about Sicily and Sicilians from the day after the film was broadcasted on TV . Back in Sicily, all the foreign tourists coming to Palermo were mainly interested in "seeing" the Mafia and in going to visit Corleone. It may have been a great film but it created a negative image of Sicily and of Italy in general.
Glad to hear your feeling better
My dad took me to the drive in to see the first Godfather flick I really didn't get it ( but I really got the Exorcist that shock everyone who watched it) good times 🎉🎉
I love all your new content, Michael. What about doing a review on The Chosen? Me and Jimmy Calandra will see you in Miami!
Looking forward to seeing another great Duo aside from you and Chazz! 🥰
Learn something new every day.
Lifelong Pittston, PA resident here. Billy D’Elia ran a scandal sheet called The Metro in the 90s. He laundered money through it via phony subscriptions. He was also behind a massage parlor in Pittston.
Those movies are tradition in my house. We watch them every Christmas. I don’t know how it started but I love it. I watch them often. I really enjoyed The Offer and read all I could find about the movies, cast, the goings on of Hollywood at the time, newspaper articles about the Italian rights movement, all the info I could find on when the families immigrated (my family immigrated 1880’s or close to that which got me started looking at records and who was coming to America from where and what they did when they got here)….a lot of time spent in libraries going through micro film (in the 80’s n 90’s) online, of course after The Offer came out. I wish I’d written a book back in the 90’s. I found a lot of very cool stories of so many different families/cultures. It’s fascinating to me and one of the reasons I read the GF books as soon as I could as a child.
The info in this video is new to me. Thank you, Michael, for covering it. I’ll have to read the book. Glad you’re feeling better. Blessings to you and yours.
My role model thanks for your postivity and your teachings and i like your change from being mob to a motivtional speaker thats great may the lord be with you at all times
Youre at the top of the list of guys who could have gone another direction, but got sucked in one way, or another.
This brings back memories of my early childhood. I can still remember some of the difficulties. 🙏
Blessings Michael glad you are back and feeling better.🙏
I listened to the director commentary of the Godfather. FFC said Puzo told him not to get too close with the mob guys. He followed Puzo's advice. FFC then said James Caan did get in close to the mob. Interesting story.
How interesting! Thank you!
Michael...i know how you feel about our kids if you havent seen it yet see the Sound of Freedom you wont be sorry
Another bot lol?
@@Anthonycheesman33 no im a real person
@@agustus66 you people are everywhere talking about this damn movie lol.
This movie needs to be seen!
@@Anthonycheesman33 Anthony do you have kids?..this is a real problem thats happening and more people need to be made aware of it. do the research they just busted a baby making farm in africa they are getting girls pregnant and then selling the kids for organ harvesting satanic crap...it has to stop
View #3 here! Love your content Michael!
Love you Michael ❤
@michealfranzese, Michael I've just subscribed these last few days and I have to say, I'm really enjoying your content and binging your videos. Incredible interviews too! Respect from Galway, Ireland 😉
I just found your channel and it is so interesting. For some reason being Italian and I have no idea why but the stories I've been told are not what really happened and I appreciate the honesty. Thank you for sharing and God Bless.
Wow! Thanks for the info!!
I could listen to your stories for hours❤❤❤❤ God bless you and your family!
I’m glad you are feeling better 🙏🏻 love listening to your sit downs❤
It still is a classic
Never knew I needed to hear that Brando impression but I can’t stop replaying 😂 7:55
Thank you Michael I have really learn a lot from you . A question I have is how did the Maranzano, Profaci, Mangano, Luciano, and Gagliano families become The Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese families and why
Wow thank you Michael for the pieces of information always looking forward to listening to a new story ❤
Mario Puzo's book the Sicilian, begins with Michael Corleone's final days in Sicily. The Don wants Michael to return to America with Turi Giuliano. I always thought it was genius the way Puzo mixed in Michael Corleone a fictional character with Turi Giuliano a real person. The Godfather audiobooks are very good, you get an insight thinking of each character that you don't get in the movies. Another good audiobook is The Corleone family, you get a full in depth background story of Luca Brassi. Michael, Fredo, and Connie are still kids, and Sunny is barely starting to get involved in the life, and the Don is younger. Very good interesting audiobooks worth listening to.
Another great one Michael! I hope you and your family are doing great!
That was great as always Michael. Thanks.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Hope you're feeling better Michael.
Another EXCELLENT video....Thank you Mike 💪
Hey Michael I just ordered your book!!
Aside from the other content, bless you and yours for sticking up for The Lord.
I assign the Godfather to my students in my literature class. There are some weird chapters that I remove from the lessons, nothing that appeared in the movies though.
I do recommend reading it or at least listening to an audio version. You will get insights into the thinking and feeling of the characters.
Godfather 1 and 2. Casino. Goodfellas. Heat. Great films. Always watch them every year. At least once per. Great work by all involved. Sopranos. More greatness. I met Jim Gandolfini once. Very nice guy. I would love to see a tv series about Lucky Luciano.
Glad you are feeling better Michael,have a great week.
Coppola was a briliant film director to puzzle that movie together, he must have been in the know it looks like
It is his job to know, and aggregate all components together.
That film is really a photographic and biographical masterpiece.
Going backstory to Italy even. Apollonia, the countryside wife. That woman had a daughter who is an actress (&& musician). Violenta Placido. She was in the film ‘The American’ set in Italy’s countryside. Also well paced with stunning photography.
Thank you Michael for another great video!
My relative is Morgana King aka Maria Messina, who plays Mamma Corleone. She was my grandmother's cousin.
Got to love that the mob thought The Godfather would give them a bad name. When in reality they were the ones giving honest Italians a bad name.
This is all documented in the book, The Kid Stays In The Picture. Robert Evans (The producer of the film) autobiography.
From what understand, Evans really had almost no input into the film whatsoever. And whenever he did chime in, it was usually an absurdity disparaged by cast and crew. Someone called Evans "Charlie Bludhorn's pimp". Bludhorn was this crazy Austrian who was running Paramount at the time and Evans would get actresses for him.
Thanks Mike great insights,and Godblesya! Mate.
Hyman Roth is based on Meyer Lansky and Michael Corleone is based on Lucky Luciano not based on Carlo Gambino
Thanks for sharing love your input God bless you and your family ❤
Hello Micheal , Awesome vid as usual
Thankyou..really interesting as always.
Nancy
Glad your feeling better. Stay strong.
Quite interesting. Thank U. And glad your feeling better. 💃🕊️
The offer was fantastic. Really entertaining.
So interesting. So interesting.. Thank you for this kind sir.. Always a great show with you my friend. God bless you and yours sir!
Tim
Micheal loved this!!! Can you talk about the movie the sound of freedom??? Would love to know your opinion!! Maybe together with Chaz? Because he knows the movie world.
It's based on the documentary Arthur 2 On the Rocks starring Dudley Moore
Thank you, Michael! Very interesting information. Glad you're feeling better and God Bless you 🙏 ❤️
Good comment, I was going to say exactly this! Cheers, Jayk.
@Michael Franzese: Thanks for sharing these New Things about The Making of The Godfather about Russell Buffallino knowing Brando!! Your videos are always fascinating to watch!! God Bless You and Your Family Michael!!😀🙏👏👏👏👍👋
Your show is great Mike and thanks for the info 👍👍 and God bless you 🙏🙏😊😊😊
Really enjoyed your video!
Be healthy Mr. Frazese we appreciate all that you do
One of my favorite movies. Enjoyed learning the little nuggets of info.
Love from England. Listened to a ton of your videos whilst painting some rooms in my house.
Great video…..really enjoyed
Love this! And The Godfather is a classic that every time I watch it I see something new! I also saw the Offer! Excellent!