Originally Posted By: The Last Woltz

But none of this addresses the original question: Why Michael would have mentioned to Fredo about his plans if he thought Fredo was the traitor?

I think it's a lot easier to explain away a few possibly searching questions and looks to Fredo than it is those remarks. That, plus Michael's stunned reaction when Fredo slips up, force me to believe that Michael did not really suspect Fredo.



Exactly Woltz. It just plain makes no sense for Michael to tell Fredo anything. You are right about Michael's stunned look when Fredo's treachery is revealed.

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