The Gofather's Corleone family is the most famous clan in the gangster genre, and these iconic quotes perfectly encapsulate their essence.

Of course, there’s a flip side. Keeping enemies closer can also blur into paranoia. Michael Corleone embodies this downfall.

The Godfather Part II was produced by Paramount Pictures and the screenplay was co-written by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo, based on Puzo's novel The Godfather.

Here are some fun facts that you may not know about “The Godfather: Part II” on its 40th anniversary.

As well as De Niro, 12-year-old Italian actor Oreste Baldini played the young Vito Corleone, who was known by the surname Andolini during most of his childhood, in The Godfather Part II.

The Godfather is one of the most quotable gangster movies in cinema history. These are the best quotes from the film, ranked.