Originally Posted By: Danito
In the novel, during the meeting between Sollozzo and the Don, the only other people present are Sonny and Hagen.
To met this makes more sense than the film version. I know it has been argued that Vito wanted everybody else to know that his no to the deal was strict. On the other hand, it was a delicate issue. Nobody could foresee if Sollozzo would come up with something else, an alternative plan.
Opinions?


Despite the history between Clemenza, Tessio, and Vito, Vito could never be sure of their loyalty (of course, Tessio proved him right). Thus, he would not want them in the meeting to preclude their enticement. The large Corleone profit (50%) that Sollozzo stated at the meeting certainly could entice one or both of them.

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