Each main member of the Corleone family brings something unique and distinct to the table.

However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.

Let’s be honest,Carlo has absolutely no redeemable qualities and is an all-around terrible person.

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…It’s hard for anyone to feel any sympathy for Carlo when he’s greeted by Peter Clemenza.

Whatever someone’s opinion is on Kay’s actual choice is not what earns her place on the list.

…Connie eventually turns over a new leaf and becomes one of the stronger members of the Corleone family.

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Don Vito Corleone, head of a mafia family, decides to hand over his empire to his youngest son, Michael. However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.

What really earns Michael his spot is his choice to kill his brother, Fredo.

Unlike his father,Sonny fails to look at the bigger picture before making a decision.

Instead, he reacts without hesitation, usually with violence, which is what eventually leads to his demise.

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Behind that hard exterior, there is a sentimental side to Sonny.

He rarely loses his temper and tries to exhaust every potential option before resorting to violence and bloodshed.

…Tom simply knows how to pick and choose his battles wisely.

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Tom is incredibly trustworthy and always does as he’s asked.

She is generally gentle and kind, but she isn’t afraid to show a firm hand.

While he has committed murder and broken the law, it has always been for a valid reason.

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Vito intentionally goes out of his way to avoid any unnecessary bloodshed.

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Connie Corleone smiling on her wedding day in The Godfather (1972)

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Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone speaking to Johnny Fontaine in The Godfather, 1972.

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