“Barzini wants to arrange a meeting, straighten any of our problems...” – Tessio, The Godfather ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Godfather 1972

Tessio

Barzini wants to arrange a meeting, straighten any of our problems out.
...

Tom Hagen

Tessio. I always thought it would be Clemenza.

Michael Corleone

It's the smart move. Tessio was always smarter.

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Michael Corleone Al Pacino More Michael Corleone quotes →

Tom Hagen Robert Duvall More Tom Hagen quotes →

Tessio Abe Vigoda More Tessio quotes →

More from The Godfather

Tom Hagen You know how they're going to come at you? Michael They want to arrange a meeting between me and Barzini. On Tessio's ground. Where I'll be safe. Tessio Can you get me off the hook, Tom? You know, for old times' sake? Tom Hagen Can't do it, Sally. Tessio Tell Michael it was strictly business. I always liked him. Tom Hagen He understands that. Sonny What the hell is this? Tessio It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.
Note: The line in bold was nominated for the American Film Institute's list of the top 100 movie quotations.