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Why Luca Brasi's Origin Story Was Too Violent for 'The Godfather'

Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes, but it might be better than where he came from... A movie like The Godfather works so well because we enter a work without explanations. It's a world that exists under our very noses, one where a family controls a lot of the blue-collar work around a city and is part of the heartbeat of American life. In the opening wedding scene, Michael explains to Kay how his family endears loyalty to them, by doing things the police can't do for the locals. The lead enforcer of that family is Luca Brasi. He's the man you send if you want a message to be heard. Kay: Michael, that man over there is talking to himself. See that scary guy over there? Michael: He's a very scary guy. Kay: Well, who is he? What's his name? Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 1 June, 2021

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