The Godfather: Part II 教父2 1974 Movie Script

GARDNER:

(a little nervous) I've heard a lot about you, Mr.

Corleone.

MICHAEL (O.S.) Sit down. Francie.

The couple sit themselves on the sofa opposite Michael.

SANDRA:

They would like to set an engagement date, and...

MICHAEL:

Let them speak for themselves.

VIEW ON MICHAEL, calm, thoughtful. One can tell that he has special affection for his niece.

FRANCESCA:

We love each other, Uncle Michael.

And, we want to be married. I came to ask for your blessing.

There is a loud KNOCKING on the door; then Fredo's voice.

FREDO (O.S.) Hey, Mike...guess who's here?

Neri goes to answer it, cracks the door open.

NERI:

Not now, Freddie...

FREDO:

Tell Mike Frankie 'Five-Angels' is here.

NERI:

Not now... Neri closes the door, and Michael looks at the nervous young man.

MICHAEL:

Francesca is my oldest brother's daughter. He died many years ago, and ever since I've felt much more of a father than an uncle. I love her very much. I'm pleased and impressed that you had the thought to come to me before going on with your plans. It shows me that you're a considerate man, and will be good to her. What are you studying in college?

GARDNER:

My major is Fine Arts, sir.

MICHAEL:

How will Fine Arts support your new wife?

GARDNER:

It's embarrassing to say, sir, but I'm a major stockholder in the family corporation.

MICHAEL:

(smiling) Never be embarrassed by your wealth.

This recent contempt for money is still another trick of the rich to keep the poor without it.

(warmly) Of course I give you my blessing.

Let's set the wedding soon...it will be my pleasure to give the bride away.

They all smile, and rise.

MICHAEL:

(continuing) ...and take a few courses in Business Administration just to be on the safe side!