This is not the best scene. The best scene is almost 3 hours long

Pacino's acting is incredible in this movie. When you look how he was in the beginning of the movie and transitioned to this by the end, it is like he played 3 different characters.

"C'mon, You think I'd make my sister a widow?" "Yes"

You know you’re dead when they act like your best friend! That’s one consistent theme in any mafia movie..

When the boss says "It insults my intelligence, makes me very angry" in the calmest voice possible, you should be very afraid.

I get chills when Pacino says "That makes me very angry". Best actor of all time.

Carlo stopped crying when he said “I’m putting you on a plane to Vegas” he thought he was gonna get off easy 😂

Mike's interrogation technique is actually very feasible and practical. He confronts Carlo with his treachery and sits next to him instead of across from him, thus creating a more intimate approach. When Carlo doesn't admit his guilt, Mike undermines any confidence Carlo has by telling him that all the guys supporting him are dead. He offers him kindness by having a drink supplied, and reassures him that Mike has an emotional responsibility to him as his child's godfather. It's unthinkable that he would have Carlo killed. As Carlo is breaking, Mike gives him his false punishment to reassure Carlo that whilst he will be punished, it will simply be a removal from the business and a pseudo exile, far removed from the death he expected. It's easy for Carlo to buy this, because he fully expects to be punished somehow, so it's a relief to find that out. Mike even shows him the plane tickets to make the illusion real. The stages of interrogation there are brilliant. Asserting guilt, forming a conspiratorial environment, removal of support, a show of kindness and believable reassurance along with evidence of safety in a lesser punishment, right before having the guy murdered moments later. Mike Corleone is not someone to fuck with, clearly. :)

"only don't tell me you're innocent, it insults my intelligence and it makes me very angry" 👏👏👏 wise words

the lighting on Michael's face as hes staring down Carlo is perfect

Pacino in this scene is the epitome of great acting because you don't see him acting. He's calm, cool and relaxed.

Al Pacino is such an incredible actor

Why do I always feel like I'm the one in trouble when I watch this?

"You think that could fool a Corleone?" So badass

Poor Clemenza, He truly loved Sonny like one of his own kids. He was probably very satisfied he got revenge for Sonny.

Clearly Michael Corleone took interogation lessons from my wife.

"You gotta answer for Santino, Carlo" ... and in the background a crow calls out @0:13 signalling that Carlo's time of reckoning has arrived.

"I'll call your wife, tell her what flight you're on" Yeah, right.

Clemenza behind you in the back seat. Not a good sign!

The music immediately after killing Carlo. Priceless

I read a comment that made me laugh so I'll reproduce it here:"I'm starting to pick up bits of Italian. When an Italian says 'Hello, Carlo.' It means 'Goodbye, Carlo.'"

The entire film is like a moving Caravaggio painting... deep shadows that melt into blackness, warm glowing skin tones, dramatic highlights. The lighting in every frame is carefully constructed to elicit the most emotional impact. Look at the thumbnails to the right ----> Each still could be a wonderful baroque painting.

Notice how Tom Hagen gives the signal by adjusting his tie.

This movie was so dark. So powerful. And so artistic. It is the ultimate masterpiece.

I love how differently mike handles him than Sonny. Sonny just beat the hell out of him.But Mike.....Mike fucks with him on 2 other levels.he fucks with his psyche.....and he fucks with his soul.....it's cold....its ruthless.....I loooove it. xD

Love how he keeps Carlo really close. Friends close, enemies closer.

A Movie Not even the 2019 films can't get on that Level.. of this... masterpiece..

You think I would make my sister a widow ? 3 mins later: makes sister a widow .

This really was an iconic movie. The lighting alone sets it apart from films up to that time of the early seventies, but also the acting and the script and of course the directing. It would not look dated as a movie if it came out today.

One thing that always sticks out to me in this scene is the fact that Clemenza is the one who kills Carlo. If you recall, Clemenza was Sonny's godfather, so it actually seems pretty fitting that he's the one that kills Carlo in one of the most brutal ways. I mean almost all of the guys here go for the usual shooting option. But Clemenza went for something more prolonged and more personal.

0:49 Barzini is dead. So is Philip Tattaglia. Moe Greene. Stracci. Cúneo... It’s cool to see Carlo’s face while Michael lists the dead.

Don gave his friend a drink when he was crying at the start of the movie, and Michael had somebody give Carlo a drink when he started crying. We’ve come full circle, Michael has officially become the new godfather.

Clamenza destroyed him like a plate of cannoli

This movie NEVER gets old. I love how they show the three varying degrees of leadership: Vito, old school, tough, but respected; Sonny, the hot head, shoot first, ask questions later; and Michael, the level headed one who develops a plan before acting. Absolutely fantastic film making; back when Hollywood knew what it was doing. (unlike today)

Clemenza was Sonny's godfather... I'm sure he enjoyed garotting him.

Carlo did a great job for not even being an actor. This was his first movie

that crunch of gravel under their feet, as they walk off....a wonderful touch!

I like how Clemenza says "hello Karlo" then kills him...

Pacino should've won an Oscar for this scene alone. The subtleties he displays in this scene is amazing.

"Come on, you think I'd make my sister a widow?" It was at this moment that you knew, his sister would soon become a widow.

When Tom loosen his tie that was the signal to finish Carlo

“You have to answer for Santino,Carlo”….This scene has it all!!!…Simply the GREATEST scene in Cinematic history!!!…

Hello Carlo Clemenza’s lines are always priceless

Finest American Film Ever Made!

when your in the mob, never let someone sit behind you in a car.

Why is it that when I watch the scene, I wish the rest of the movie continues. Man this is one of the most addictive movies of all time. Love every second of it

Al Pacino was robbed of an Oscar for sure.

I have watched this movie like 1000 times and I never get sick and tired of it one of the best movies They have ever made

If I owned a windshield repair business I would have “Hello Carlo” emblazoned on all of my vehicles.

Surprised nobody has mentioned the incredible restraint of Michael here seriously I cannot imagine being in the same room as you're brothers killer and not losing control but he is methodically calculating its already planned even the fake ticket to Vegas to lower his guard down is just the icing on the cake he's a genius

The madder Michael gets, the softer he speaks! The cool and collected Godfather with a brain; the deadliest kind.

Michael: "Ah! That little farce you played with my sister...you think that could fool a Corleone?" Carlo: "It fooled Sonny!"

Report to Insurance Company: " While strangling a rat, the rat negligently kicked out the windshield. Are we covered for this ? "

“Ah, that little farce you played with my sister. You think that could fool a Corelone?” “Well it fooled Sonny!”

The lighting of Pacino's face is so good, highlighting only one of his piercing eyes, keeping the other in darkness. His face and stare featured in other scenes in the series, I think the best one being him sitting in the chair on the lawn in Tahoe, with hand to mouth after having Fredo sorted.

The film of the century.

Never mind the 40's, 50's or 30's, the 70's was THE golden age of cinema.

"I'll call your wife" not his sister, he says wife. Like he's distancing themselves before it happens. Excellent writing.

“Hello Carlo.” Choking and kicking windshield out!😆😂🤣😆

Never never sit in the front seat with mafioso.

"You have to answer for Santino, Carlo." I would have shit my pants there and then.

“Go on get out of my sight”....that’s code for “you ain’t never get out of the driveway”

It was a good scene, but for me, the best scene in the movie - the one with absolutely off-the-charts writing and acting - was the death of Vito Corleone in the garden with his grandson. Beautifully acted by Brando, no distracting music, so realistically written and filmed simply, like a home movie. It got right to the heart of who the character was. The only other scene I can remember that grabbed me like that was the 'tank scene' in 'The Last Picture Show'. I know many won't agree with me, but that's just my opinion.

Carlo's mistakes were many. One was setting Sonny up. Another was lying to Mike. His most grievous was getting into a car with Clemenza in the back seat. Tsk tsk, schoolboy error.

Pacino in an interview said his favorite part of the film was when he was walking on the gravel making sounds towards the end of this scene. He said he really felt the enormous weight on the shoulder of his character.

Mike was so smart, because he listened to his father’s wisdom. All children need to be like Mike and listen to their parents. We know more than you ever will.

This movie will never fade away...

great scene. Michael didn't know for sure if he was guilty. He got him to admit it. once he admitted it he was a dead man.

"Safelight repair......Safelight replace!"

The lack of music makes the tension go through the roof.

For those who were wondering, it takes way longer to strangle someone, minutes. Several exhausting minutes.

Every scene in this movie, and GFII, is a feast for the senses. A veritable buffet of film-making excellence: acting, direction, cinematography, set design, lighting and music. The way Coppola captures Michael's eye, the evil eye of death, as it peers into Carlo's soul. It was a masterpiece then, and still is now. I think people will still be talking about these movies 100 years from now.

He felt his whole body go weak with terrible sickening fear. Standing in the doorway was Michael Corleone, his face the face of that death Carlo Rizzi saw often in his dreams. Behind Michael Corleone were Hagen and Rocco Lampone. They looked grave, like people who had come with the utmost reluctance to give a friend bad news. The three of them entered the house and Carlo Rizzi led them into the living room. Recovered from his first shock, he thought that he had suffered an attack of nerves. Michael’s words made him really sick, physically nauseous. “You have to answer for Santino,” Michael said. Carlo didn’t answer, pretended not to understand. Hagen and Lampone had split away to opposite walls of the room. He and Michael faced each other. “You fingered Sonny for the Barzini people,” Michael said, his voice flat. “That little farce you played out with my sister, did Barzini kid you that would fool a Corleone?” Carlo Rizzi spoke out of his terrible fear, without dignity, without any kind of pride. “I swear I’m innocent. I swear on the head of my children I’m innocent. Mike, don’t do this to me, please, Mike, don’t do this to me.” Michael said quietly, “Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattaglia. I want to square all the Family accounts tonight. So don’t tell me you’re innocent. It would be better for you to admit what you did.” Hagen and Lampone stared at Michael with astonishment. They were thinking that Michael was not yet the man his father was. Why try to get this traitor to admit guilt? That guilt was already proven as much as such a thing could be proven. The answer was obvious. Michael still was not that confident of his right, still feared being unjust, still worried about that fraction of an uncertainty that only a confession by Carlo Rizzi could erase. There was still no answer. Michael said almost kindly, “Don’t be so frightened. Do you think I’d make my sister a widow? Do you think I’d make my nephews fatherless? After all I’m Godfather to one of your kids. No, your punishment will be that you won’t be allowed any work with the Family. I’m putting you on a plane to Vegas to join your wife and kids and then I want you to stay there. I’ll send Connie an allowance. That’s all. But don’t keep saying you’re innocent, don’t insult my intelligence and ma ke me angry. Who approached you, Tattaglia or Barzini?” Carlo Rizzi in his anguished hope for life, in the sweet flooding relief that he was not going to be killed, murmured, “Barzini.” “Good, good,” Michael said softly. He beckoned with his right hand. “I want you to leave now. There’s a car waiting to take you to the airport.” Carlo went out the door first, the other three men very close to him. It was night now, but the mall as usual was bright with floodlights. A car pulled up. Carlo saw it was his own car. He didn’t recognize the driver. There was someone sitting in the back but on the far side. Lampone opened the front door and motioned to Carlo to get in. Michael said, “I’ll call your wife and tell her you’re on your way down.” Carlo got into the car. His silk shirt was soaked with sweat. The car pulled away, moving swiftly toward the gate. Carlo started to turn his head to see if. he knew the man sitting behind him. At that moment, Clemenza, as cunningly and daintily as a little girl slipping a ribbon over the head of a kitten, threw his garrot around Carlo Rizzi’s neck. The smooth rope cut into the skin with Clemenza’s powerful yanking throttle, Carlo Rizzi’s body went leaping into the air like a fish on a line, but Clemenza held him fast, tightening the garrot until the body went slack. Suddenly there was a foul odor in the air of the car. Carlo’s body, sphincter released by approaching death, had voided itself. Clemenza kept the garrot tight for another few minutes to make sure, then released the rope and put it back in his pocket. He relaxed himself against the seat cushions as Carlo’s body slumped against the door. After a few moments Clemenza rolled the window down to let out the stink. The victory of the Corleone Family was complete.

Do you hear the crow’s caw when he is about to get into the car and as he is strangled. It’s those little details that make a masterpiece...

Pacino is a legend

I've always loved that pat on the back that Rocco gives to Carlo just before they go out the door.

"Get out of my sight"

Do anyone think Carlo might have been able to get away with it if he insisted he had nothing to do with Santino’s killing?...Mike instantly changed his tone when he admitted it...makes me think Mike was not actually sure until that moment

I watched this movie with my Greek grandfather more than 50 times, every single watch was like the first time. He loves Mafia movies so much, it's really crazy lmao

He drained the swamp

I love how the sound of the crow's caw on the background as he offered him a drink. What a subtle and beautiful addition. Check it out 1:19

He just wants him to admit he's guilty so he's clear headed on the other side. No sin committed.

It’s amazing how Michael is like two completely different people from the beginning and the end! 😳

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

*'It insults my intelligence, It makes me very angry'* That fooking earned my respect

The lighting in the scene!! The use of shade. Keeping one half of Michael in the dark, pure Art

The baddest walk in the history of cinema

The thing about this scene is that Mike is not 100% sure that Carlo did this, he has to get him to admit it before he kills his sisters husband, but once he does man, the vengeance the Corleone family loved each other, look at the fury in Mikes eyes when Carlo admits it, than that stroll or that bop as we called it in the black hoods, Mike is just too damn kool.

Always take a taxi to the airport

"Did you think that little farce you played would fool a Corleone?" "Well, Mike, it sure fooled Sonny, didn't it? Oops, I meant to say..."

If Michael Corleone ever says I love you or don't be afraid run like hell.

Get outta my sight.

1:27 "Don't be afraid Carlo..." Carlo is crying because he knows he's a dead man. Chilling scene, and never believe a man who pats you on the back while he's giving you silent threats.

3:30 - Tom signalling to go ahead with the kill?

It's criminal that Pacino didn't win an award for these two films. He starts of warm and caring and we see him over the two movies go from that to silent, distant, and emotionally detached from his life. I fully believe there is a single trigger for this and it involves a certain event when he is in hiding. I will admit I did grin when he avenged Sonny his death was brutal and Carlo deserved it.

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer"

Even the sound of crow outside was right on cue ! Great perfection

"You think that could fool a Corleone?" He fooled two. Carlo AND Connie!

I remember when I was younger and I would always hear " the Godfather is the best movie of all time" and I would always think " oh people are just saying that because it's old and it's a classic that everyone knows" but once I watched it for the first time I was like " Jesus Christ this really is the best movie of all time." Now it's one of my favorites.

0:14 crow. I love it!