![]() Michael is torn between the futures represented by the two characters, between Mary, quiet and naive, and the hot-blooded Vincent. Michael is positioned in the story between two characters who could come from " King Lear" - his daughter, Mary ( Sofia Coppola), whom he loves and wants to give his kingdom to, and Sonny's son, Vincent ( Andy Garcia), who sees the death of his enemies as the answer to every question. And throughout "Godfather III" we are aware of the essential tragedy of this man, the fact that the sins that stain his soul will not wash off - especially the sin of having ordered the death of his brother Fredo. Because Michael knows how to run a Mafia family, there is great pressure on him to do so. It is Michael's dream, now that he senses his life is coming to a close, that he can move his family into the light.īut the past is seductive. ![]() ![]() He has turned over a lot of the old family rackets to a new generation, to people like Joey Zasa ( Joe Mantegna), who is not scrupulous about dealing dope, who is capable of making deals that would offend the fastidious Michael. He has spent the years since " The Godfather, Part II" trying to move the family out of crime and into legitimate businesses. Michael is older now and walks with a stoop.
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