Why did he suddenly cried 'Fredo!'

Probably because he still holds feelings of guilt (as evidenced by his confession to Cardinal Lamberto in Sicily) that he killed his own brother.

I liken it to Fred G. Sanford: "Oh, this is the big one! You hear that, Elizabeth?! I'm coming to join you, honey!"

I believe this scene is included in the final edited version. But you are right in that it is one of the best scenes in GFIII.

Is it? I swore that it was a deleted scene. Maybe its longer in the deleted version then, and an edited version appears in the movie. All I know is that I really liked it.

favorite scene is the very end of part 2, when michael is sitting by himself thinking.

close second is when vito kills don cicco

I agree with Michael sitting by himself, but the Silent Scream is neck and neck with it.

But also there's a line that I will never forget. In the Saga (I think) when Vito is showing Michael his garden and Mike asks about Sonny and Sicily and says "won't they take that as a sign of weakness?" Vito amswers "It is a sign of weakness." Such honesty.

I have to go with the guy with the red tie dancing at the wedding




Seriously, I still can't get enough of the opening scene of GFI, and the first time we see Brando as Vito Corleone. I remember seeing it in the movies, and how overwhelming the whole scene was for the audience.

Part I- Sollozzo/McClusky shootings

Honorable mention: Baptisim sequence, Michael describing how to carry out the shootings.

Part II- Michael says, "Times are changing...fade to Young Vito (Cue "The Immigrant-Main Theme)

Honorable mention: "In my HOME!! In my bedroom...", Fannucci killing

Part III- "They pull me back in!"

Honorable mention: silent scream

That opening scene was pretty powerful and set the tone for the whole movie.

.....and best of all, the rest of the movie didn't disappoint. Not really a bad scene in the whole movie.

What are you insane? Pick a favorite? THat's like asking a parent to choose between their children!

......and you really don't think parents might have a favorite child?


FREDO

Taken care of me. You're my kid brother and you take care of me. Did you ever think about that -- did you ever once think about that. Send FREDO off to do this -- send FREDO off to do that! Let FREDO to take care of some Mickey Mouse night club somewhere! Send FREDO to pick somebody up at the airport! I'm your older brother Mike and I was stepped over!


MICHAEL

That's the way Pop wanted it.


FREDO

It ain't the way I wanted it! I can handle things I'm smart -- not like everyone says -- not dumb, smart and I want respect!

I used think the best scenes were the murders of Sollozo and Fanucci however now its hard to choose as so many scenes are so well done. Great stuff.

I love the scene where Micheal visits Mama in Tahoe and talks with her quietly in front of the fire.

Mama: "But you can never lose your family,"
Micheal: "Times are changing."

the greatest scene in ALL of film history is the scene outside where Don Vito tells Micheal that he had hoped to one day see him "pull the strings" it shows that the Don did what he felt necessary to protect his family and to allow them to have a bright future and for the family to be respected. This scene actually changed my life. And then of course the baptism/murder scenes are great.

In 2 I like the scenes with Micheal in Pentangelli's home, Micheal with Tom after the bedroom shooting, and Tom at prison with Pentangelli, as well as Vito sitting with his children after the killing of Fanucci-great shot.

In 3 I like the Atlantic City attack and the "they pull me back in" scene.

There are so many great scenes in the trilogy I could go on and on.

Wow... what a difficult question!

In fact, it's too difficult for me to give a definitive answer!

I could talk about the several standouts, but then this post would turn into a long yawn instead of a reply; I would prefer to be more brief and coherent...

Reading what everyone else had to say, I found myself nodding and saying, "Yeah, uh-huh... yup! That was an excellent moment!"

There were so many dramatic moments in all three movies that it is simply beyond my ability to nail down just one scene that I particularly enjoyed as being the best of them all. I'm glad to see that I am not the only person to express this sentiment!

This is a GREAT bulletin board!

Okay, I will mention one scene, because I found it to be amusing, romantic, and very heartwarming...

I loved the scene that takes place during Michael's courtship of Appolonia, and they're out for a stroll... with a gaggle of chaperones trailing behind them... with Franco Citti and the traitor Fabrizio bringing up the rear.

Yeah.

And Appollonia stumbles ... on purpose. I loved the dress she wore also.

I go along with the scene when Michael is lighting the cigarette for Enzo and his hands are not shaking and Enzo is a mess.

Another great scene is when Micheal tells the others that he will koll Sollozo. That really shows what Micheal had, the frearlessness, intelligence, cunning,ect. It is the moment that defines Micheal and sets the course of his life. The way the camera pans in slowly on Micheal is great cineamatography.

For me, it's the Dons conference and the flashback scene at the end of GFII. Of course, the most profound scene is the silent scream.

A couple of my favorite scenes

Opening scene with Bonsera

Hagen and Woltz dining

"My credit good enough to buy you out"

"You have to answer for Santino"

Hi, I am new here and this is my first post, my favorite scene is the scene where Don to tell about his life to micheal before his death:

MICHAEL (reaching over, touching his father)

What's the matter? What's bothering you?

(then, after the Don doesn't answer)

I'll handle it. I told you I can handle it, I'll handle it.

VITO CORLEONE (as he stands)

I knew that Santino was going to have to go through all this. And Fredo -- well --

(then, after he sits besides Michael)

-- Fredo was -- well -- But I never -- I never wanted this for
you. I work my whole life, I don't apologize, to take care of my family. And I refused -- to be a fool -- dancing on the string, held by all those -- bigshots. I don't apologize -- that's my life -- but I thought that -- that when it was your time -- that -- that you would be the one to hold the strings. Senator -Corleone. Governor - Corleone, or something...

MICHAEL

Another pezzonovante...

VITO CORLEONE

Well -- this wasn't enough time, Michael. Wasn't enough time...

MICHAEL

We'll get there, Pop -- we'll get there...

VITO CORLEONE

Uh...

(then, after kissing Michael on the cheek)

Now listen -- whoever comes to you with this Barzini meeting --he's the traitor. Don't forget that.

What shoul I say, Great acting by Brando, this scene is my favorite scene of all the time, not just between The Godfather! Marlon is the best method actor, the best vocie actor, mimic actor ans all other fucking actors. He is THE BEST ACTOR OF ALL THE TIMES!

GF 1: The scene where Michael tells them, he'll kill them both. Everybody's acting in this scene is just great:
- Tom explaining in rhythmical gestures to Sonny about McCluskey ("Even the old man's political protection would run for cover")
- Sonny's ups ("The Turk shows one hair of his ass...") and downs ("Alright, the we'll wait.")
- Clemenza's chuckling
- Tessio's heartful laughing
- Sonny kissing Michael violently (he doesn't seem to care about the broken jaw)
- Michael's monologue (you can see him suffering from his aching jaw).

GF2: Young Vito watching through the window of his quarantine cell.


It's interesting that for GF3 the only acting scenes mentioned here are the final scream and Michael's confession. The helicopter scene and Zasa's killing have a good speed but you can't really say that they show any kind of brilliant acting.) I guess, GF3 just lacks strong scenes which include suspense, superior acting and drama. If any, I like the scene at Don Tomassino's coffin.

I have 2 agree with u when u said the best scene is when u c a young Vito looking out at the quarintine station. He looks so innocent and helpless and it's hard to believe that the young doe eyed boy will grow up to be the man he becomes. I also like the scene where Vito kills Fannucci and Don Ciccio

I like the Solozzo Meeting scene.

I like the Geary Meeting scene.

Vincent scene. What is your problem with Joey Zasa? No problem I'll take care of it. Thats foolish of you. Foolish of me? Foolish of him dont you think? HA?! HA?! Just say it ONE TIME!? ONE TIME?!

My favorite scenes are
GF1...The Baptism killing spree
GF2...When Michael visits Frank and says"In my house where my children play with their toys, in my house!
GF3...At the opera and the final scenes when Michael cries out after his daughter's death

Mine has to be

GF1 The scene when Michael sees Apollonia for the 1st time and he knows he has his mate, and how he talks to her father.
Close 2nd Michael's shooting scene.
GF2 Michael sitting there thinking about his life.
GF3 Still trying to figure that out.

my favourite scene is at the end of GF II -the flashback scene with Sonny introducing Carlo to the family. It shows how the family interacted with one another, how Sonny seemed to be in control of the family- like introducing his friend Carlo to his sister, suggesting that they "get together", and when he got angry with Michael and with Fredo for shaking hands, it really shows the kind of "pecking order" in the family early on.

The Godfather part 1- The ending Carlo scene ("don't lie to me") and "dont ask me about my buisness." So basicly the ending.

Part 2- All the Roberto scenes

part 3- Right when I thought I was out they pull me back in