“When a plot against the Emperor failed... the plotters were always...” – Tom Hagen, The Godfather Part II ... Movie Quotes Database

Tom Hagen

When a plot against the Emperor failed... the plotters were always given a chance to let their families keep their fortunes. Right?

Frank Pentangeli

Yeah, but only the rich guys, Tom. The little guys got knocked off and all their estates went to the Emperors. Unless they went home and killed themselves, then nothing happened. And the families... the families were taken care of.

Tom Hagen

That was a good break. A nice deal.

Frank Pentangeli

Yeah... They went home... and sat in a hot bath... opened up their veins... and bled to death... and sometimes they had a little party before they did it.

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