Tom Hagen always has been a fascinating character to me. The German-Irish orphan that got taken care of by an Italian mafia family. That is, an organization for which bloodline is essential. So he was always part of the family, while at the same time, not being totally part of it. Such an interesting situation to observe, as a spectator.
R.I.P. Robert Duvall
marcuse11 on
Part 3 would have been epic if they stuck to the original idea of a power struggle between Michael and Tom. I understand Duvall demanding a comparable salary to Pacino, though. What could have been…. R.I.P.
Willing_Drawer_3351 on
I love this scene for everything that isn’t said between these two characters, even Hagen’s subtle translation of Frank’s family name, knowing that Frank has no real choice and can only save his family.
daishi777 on
I’ve grown to believe this is the better of the two. The performances of all the characters are truly incredible
Same-Manufacturer773 on
I have watched this film at least 20 times. And I’m still finding new things that I appreciate every time. Impeccable.
zooalbert on
The way this scene gets so much better as you mature and rewatch again and again
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Tom Hagen always has been a fascinating character to me. The German-Irish orphan that got taken care of by an Italian mafia family. That is, an organization for which bloodline is essential. So he was always part of the family, while at the same time, not being totally part of it. Such an interesting situation to observe, as a spectator.
R.I.P. Robert Duvall
Part 3 would have been epic if they stuck to the original idea of a power struggle between Michael and Tom. I understand Duvall demanding a comparable salary to Pacino, though. What could have been…. R.I.P.
I love this scene for everything that isn’t said between these two characters, even Hagen’s subtle translation of Frank’s family name, knowing that Frank has no real choice and can only save his family.
I’ve grown to believe this is the better of the two. The performances of all the characters are truly incredible
I have watched this film at least 20 times. And I’m still finding new things that I appreciate every time. Impeccable.
The way this scene gets so much better as you mature and rewatch again and again