1973
Michael Corleone, now Don, faces betrayal and an assassination attempt, prompting him to expand the family business into Cuba while flashbacks detail his father Vito's rise to power. In Havana, Michael uncovers his brother Fredo's betrayal to rival Hyman Roth, leading to a decision to eliminate those involved, while his marriage to Kay collapses after she reveals an abortion. Michael testifies before a Senate committee investigating organized crime, where a former caporegime recants his testimony, but after his mother's death, Michael orchestrates the murders of Roth, Fredo, and Pentangeli. These ruthless acts solidify Michael's power but leave him isolated and alone as Kay leaves with their children, concluding with a flashback to Michael's decision to join the Marines, foreshadowing his tragic descent.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The Godfather: Part Two alternates between Michael Corleone’s present-day struggles to maintain power in the family business and Vito Corleone’s rise in early twentieth-century New York.
Open full beat sheetMichael Corleone is listed as Don of the Corleone crime family. Impassive, strategic, and increasingly isolated leader. In the parsed data, Michael Corleone is connected to 35 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
35 scenes / 33 dialogue linesTom Hagen is listed as Consigliere. Loyal, pragmatic, and level-headed lawyer. In the parsed data, Tom Hagen is connected to 19 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
19 scenes / 31 dialogue linesFredo Corleone is listed as Michael's older brother. Weak, insecure, and easily manipulated. In the parsed data, Fredo Corleone is connected to 12 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
12 scenes / 6 dialogue linesFrankie Pentangeli is listed as Caporegime. Aging, scruffy, and loyal to the old ways. In the parsed data, Frankie Pentangeli is connected to 10 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
10 scenes / 19 dialogue linesHyman Roth is listed as Business partner and rival. Wizened, elderly, and ruthless crime boss. In the parsed data, Hyman Roth is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
9 scenes / 4 dialogue linesAnthony Corleone is listed as Michael's son. Quiet, observant, and burdened by his family legacy. In the parsed data, Anthony Corleone is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKay Corleone is listed as Michael's wife. Disillusioned and increasingly alienated from Michael's world. In the parsed data, Kay Corleone is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesVito Corleone is listed as Founder of the Corleone crime family. Stoic, protective, and calculating patriarch. In the parsed data, Vito Corleone is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesConnie Corleone is listed as Michael's sister. Aging, hardened, and seeking family connection. In the parsed data, Connie Corleone is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMama Corleone is listed as Matriarch. The aging, traditional heart of the family. In the parsed data, Mama Corleone is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 41.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMichael Corleone stands in his father's office as Rocco Lampone kisses his hand.
Michael CorleoneA party is held for Anthony Corleone's First Holy Communion.
Michael Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Tom Hagen, Kay Corleone, Connie Corleone, Frankie PentangeliMichael conducts business meetings with family and associates.
Michael Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Tom Hagen, Kay Corleone, Connie Corleone, Anthony CorleoneMichael meets with Senator Geary to discuss the Tropicana license.
Michael Corleone, Tom HagenMichael and Frankie Pentangeli argue about the Rosato Brothers and the future of the Corleone family business.
Michael Corleone, Frankie Pentangeli, Tom HagenAlbert Neri forces Klingman to relinquish ownership of the Tropicana.
Michael CorleoneVito Corleone stalks Fanucci across the rooftops during the festa.
Vito CorleoneVito enters Fanucci's building through the roof to prepare for the assassination.
Vito CorleoneFanucci encounters an old woman in the hallway while heading to his apartment.
Vito CorleoneVito assassinates Fanucci after a brief distraction involving a cat.
Vito CorleoneVito returns to his family after the murder.
Vito Corleone, Anthony CorleoneMichael visits his son Anthony before leaving on business.
Michael Corleone, Anthony CorleoneMichael and Kay are attacked by machine gun fire in their bedroom.
Michael Corleone, Kay CorleoneMichael entrusts Tom Hagen with the family leadership before disappearing.
Michael Corleone, Tom HagenTom Hagen bribes Senator Geary to ensure the Corleone family's protection.
Tom HagenMichael meets with Hyman Roth to discuss the recent assassination attempt and future plans.
Michael Corleone, Hyman RothFrankie Pentangeli meets with the Rosato brothers to discuss territory.
Frankie PentangeliMichael visits Pentangeli to demand he settle with the Rosatos.
Michael Corleone, Frankie PentangeliMichael convinces Frankie Pentangeli to make peace with the Rosato Brothers to maintain his cover with Hyman Roth.
Michael Corleone, Frankie PentangeliTom Hagen and Neri oversee the counting of casino skim money and prepare a courier for Geneva.
Tom HagenNeri questions Hagen's authority and motives.
Tom HagenMichael departs on a boat into the night.
Michael CorleoneHagen returns to the Tahoe estate and discovers Kay has left.
Tom HagenHagen deals with the stress of Kay's departure.
Tom HagenMichael arrives in Havana.
Michael CorleoneMichael is welcomed to the Capri casino by Sam Roth.
Michael Corleone, Hyman RothA meeting between American industrialists and Cuban officials.
Michael Corleone, Hyman RothHyman Roth hosts a birthday celebration and discusses business expansion.
Michael Corleone, Hyman RothMichael and Roth discuss their partnership and the missing money.
Michael Corleone, Hyman RothMichael attempts to call Tahoe and finds Hagen missing.
Michael CorleoneHagen visits Kay to discuss the family situation.
Tom HagenFredo receives a phone call from Michael.
Fredo CorleonePentangeli is ambushed by the Rosato Brothers.
Frankie PentangeliRoth sets up the courier for arrest.
Hyman RothFredo arrives in Havana and meets Michael.
Michael Corleone, Fredo CorleoneMichael confronts Roth about the attempt on Pentangeli's life.
Michael Corleone, Hyman RothMichael and Fredo entertain guests.
Michael Corleone, Fredo CorleoneMichael and his group are in the casino; Michael discusses Castro with Corngold, and Johnny Ola approaches Michael about Senator Ream's markers.
Michael Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Hyman Roth, Anthony CorleoneFredo and Michael discuss the hit on Frankie Pentangeli; Michael reveals he knows the truth about the attempt on his life.
Michael Corleone, Fredo CorleoneMichael returns to his Tahoe estate, observing the quiet, snow-covered grounds and his family home.
Michael CorleoneMichael visits his mother and discusses the burden of family legacy and the fear of losing his family.
Michael Corleone, Mama CorleoneMichael testifies before the Senate committee, denying all criminal charges and reading a prepared statement.
Michael Corleone, Tom HagenMichael confronts Fredo about his betrayal and involvement with Hyman Roth.
Michael Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Tom HagenFrankie Pentangeli recants his testimony after seeing his brother Vincenzo in the room.
Michael Corleone, Tom Hagen, Frankie PentangeliKay confronts Michael about the abortion and their marriage, leading to a violent outburst from Michael.
Michael Corleone, Kay CorleoneDuring Mama's wake, Michael reconciles with Connie and embraces Fredo.
Michael Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Connie CorleoneSandra Corleone confronts Tom Hagen about his future and the family's situation.
Tom Hagen, Kay CorleoneMichael discusses Hyman Roth's situation and Tom's loyalty with Tom and Neri.
Michael Corleone, Tom HagenFredo teaches Anthony how to fish.
Fredo Corleone, Anthony CorleoneTom Hagen visits Frankie Pentangeli at the guarded house.
Tom Hagen, Frankie PentangeliTom and Pentangeli discuss the past and the Roman Empire, implying Pentangeli's suicide.
Tom Hagen, Frankie PentangeliPentangeli is found dead in the bathtub.
Frankie PentangeliFredo is killed on the lake.
Fredo CorleoneHyman Roth is assassinated by Rocco Lampone.
Hyman RothKay leaves the house and says goodbye to her children.
Michael Corleone, Kay Corleone, Connie Corleone, Anthony CorleoneMichael talks to his son Anthony.
Michael Corleone, Connie Corleone, Anthony CorleoneFlashback to Christmas 1941.
Michael Corleone, Vito Corleone, Fredo Corleone, Tom Hagen, Connie Corleone, Mama CorleoneAnthony, ole buddy, your Uncle Fredo's gonna teach you how to catch the big fish. You know, when I was a kid, I did this amazing thing. I went out on a fishing trip; me and my brothers and my Pop, and no one could catch a fish except me. And this was my secret: Every time I would put the line down I would say a "Hail Mary" and every time I said a "Hail Mary" I would catch a fish. Now, when it's sunset, we're gonna go out on the lake, and we're gonna try it.
I'm surprised at you, Tom. If there's anything certain; certain in life; if history has taught us anything, it's that you can kill... ANYBODY. But perhaps your relucatance is because you've come to tell me that you're moving your family to Vegas, that you've been offered the Vice-Presidency of the Houstan Hotels there. Or weren't you going to tell me at all?
I turned Houstan down; I didn't see why I should tell you about an offer I turned down. Are you sure, Mikey? Are you sure of what we're doing; what we'll gain; what does the family gain? Forget that, Mike; I already know the answer.
Yeah, but only the rich guys. The little guys got knocked off. If they got arrested and executed, all their estate went to the Emperor. If they just went home and killed themselves, up front, nothing happened.
It wasn't a miscarriage. And you with your cunning, couldn't you figure it out! It was an abortion; an abortion, like our marriage is an abortion, something unholy and evil.
Our information is that Castro is dead. There are maybe a few hundred die-hards in the Sierra Muestra; but government troops are going to clean them out any day.
There's three million dollars on that table. I'm going to lie down, maybe take a nap. When I wake up, if it's still there, I'll know I have a partner.
Okay, now it's my family in Brooklyn; and I wanna keep up Clemenza's loyalty to you. But how can I run my family with you challenging my every move?
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