The Godfather: Part II 教父2 1974 Movie Script

PENTANGELI:

Mike, I don't understand. Don't ask me to do that.

MICHAEL:

Trust me; do as I ask.

PENTANGELI:

It would be the beginning of the end for my family. How can I keep all my other territories in like if I let two wise-guys stand up and demand this and that, and then give it to them?

MICHAEL:

Frankie...do you respect me? Do I have your loyalty?

PENTANGELI:

Always... But sometimes I don't understand. I know I'll never have your kind of brains, in big deals.

But Mike, this is a street thing.

And Hyman Roth in Miami is behind the Rosato Brothers.

MICHAEL:

I know.

PENTANGELI:

Then why do you want me to lay down to them?

MICHAEL:

(coldly, but convincing) Frankie, Roth tried to have me killed. I'm sure it was him, but I don't know yet why.

PENTANGELI:

Jesus Christ, Michael, then let's hit 'em now, while we still got the muscle.

MICHAEL:

This was my father's old study.

When I was a kid, we had to be quiet when we played near here.

When I was older, I learned many things from him here. I was happy that this house never went to strangers; first Clemenza took it over, and then you. My father taught me, in this room, never to act until you know everything that's behind things. Never. If Hyman Roth sees that I interceded with you in the Rosato Brothers' favor, he'll think his relationship with me is still sound. I'm going somewhere to meet him tomorrow. We have friends in some very important business that we're making. Do this for me; you make the peace with the Rosato Brothers on their terms. Let the word out that I forced you; you're not happy wit hit, but acquiesced, just because of me. It will get back to Hyman Roth. Do this, Frankie. You can trust me.

PENTANGELI:

Sure, Mike. I'll go along.

MICHAEL:

Good.

They embrace; Michael kisses him. He looks at the young Don, thoughtfully.

INT. TROPICANA HOTEL - CLOSE VIEW - DAY The money trays are carefully unloaded from the gaming tables, and put on a cart with others.

The cart, preceded and followed by security guards, is then wheeled through the casino, into a private, counting room.

INT. COUNTING ROOM - MED. VIEW - DAY The guards leave the room; the door is locked after them, leaving only Hagen. Neri and an ACCOUNTANT, a very fat man.

The numbered boxes are opened, and cash and checks are spread out on the counting table.

The accountant begins with amazing speed and skill, to count and divide the money.

NERI:

Fifteen percent skim?

HAGEN:

Twenty-five this time.

The accountant stops, and looks up to Neri.