Narrative Arcs & Events
13 entries in the The Godfather compendium.
Johnny Fontane Favor RequestJohnny Fontane's plea for a film role, answered with a horse's head.Luca Brasi AssassinationThe death of the Don's most feared enforcer signals the beginning of a bloody war.Connie Corleone Wedding ReceptionThe wedding of Connie Corleone and Carlo Rizzi that opens The Godfather.Killing of Sollozzo and McCluskeyMichael Corleone's killing of Sollozzo and Captain McCluskey.Michael Hospital Visit to FatherMichael's night at the hospital that draws him into the family war.Fredo Corleone Betrayal PlotHow Fredo's betrayal of Michael comes to light in The Godfather Part II.Michael Returns from SicilyMichael's return from Sicily to take over the family.Assassination Attempt on Don VitoThe street shooting of Vito Corleone before Christmas.Sollozzo's Drug Business ProposalSollozzo's heroin deal that Vito Corleone turned down.Sonny Corleone's Death at Toll BoothSonny Corleone's ambush and murder at a highway toll booth.Tom Hagen Removed as ConsigliereMichael replaces Tom Hagen as consigliere.Kay Confronts MichaelKay leaves Michael in The Godfather Part II.The Godfather (2006 video game)EA's open-world retelling of the first film, with Brando's last recorded lines.
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