Narrative Arcs & Events
14 entries in the The Godfather compendium.
Johnny Fontane Favor RequestA godson's plea for a movie role ignites a war between the mob and Hollywood.Luca Brasi AssassinationThe death of the Don's most feared enforcer signals the beginning of a bloody war.Connie Corleone Wedding ReceptionA celebration of love that masks a world of power, loyalty, and deadly business.Killing of Sollozzo and McCluskeyThe moment an outsider became a soldier, ending two lives to save his family's honor.Vito Refuses Sollozzo OfferThe Don's refusal to traffic drugs sparks a war that changes everything.Michael Hospital Visit to FatherA quiet room where a war was decided and an heir emerged.Fredo Corleone Betrayal PlotA brother's envy turns into a fatal conspiracy against the Don.Michael Returns from SicilyThe reluctant soldier returns home to claim his throne and lead the family into war.Kay Confronts Michael About LiesA wife demands truth from her husband, finding only darkness and lies in return.Assassination Attempt on Don VitoA single gunshot shatters the Don's immunity and drags an innocent son into a bloody war.Sollozzo's Drug Business ProposalA narcotics deal that shattered a family's peace and forged a new godfather.Tom Hagen Removed as ConsigliereBlood ties outweigh loyalty when the Don demands ruthless command.Michael Returns to New YorkThe exile ends; the reign begins.Sonny Corleone's Death at Toll BoothThe rash heir falls in a calculated trap on the highway, altering the family's fate foreve
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