Why are there no subtitles in the restaurant scene in The Godfather?

1 Answer. Firstly, Coppola states somewhere in the DVD commentary that the actors spoke too quickly for the subtitles to be read properly and that was a distraction for the audience, so he let the scene play out visually instead.

Are there supposed to be Italian subtitles in The Godfather?

Yes, but only for certain scenes – most of the conversations Michael has in Sicily are subbed as long as no one is actually translating for him.

Who is Genco in Godfather?

Frank Sivero
Genco Abbandando was portrayed by Frank Sivero in his youth and Franco Corsaro in his old age, although the latter was only in a deleted scene. Genco is believed to be based on John Tartamella, who was the consigliere to Joseph Bonanno. He was a respected “elder statesman” of Cosa Nostra.

Where is the restaurant from The Godfather?

Behind the scenes Louis Restaurant was in reality filmed at the Old Luna Restaurant, on White Plains Road near Gun Hill Road in The Bronx. In original The Godfather novel the restaurant is named the Luna Azure.

What does sollozzo mean in English?

3 Answers. 3. Here is the best I could find : SOLLOZZO: “I’m sorry…” MICHAEL: “Leave it alone.” ( or ) “Forget about it.”

What language do they speak in The Godfather?

Italian
LatinEnglishSicilian language
The Godfather/Languages
Robert De Niro spent four months learning to speak the Sicilian dialect of Italian in order to play Vito Corleone. Nearly all of the dialogue that his character speaks in the film was in Sicilian. To prepare for his role, Robert De Niro lived in Sicily for three months.

Is Genco a real company?

Genco Pura Olive Oil Company is a front company formed by Vito Corleone in the 1920s. It was named after his childhood friend and consigliere, Genco Abbandando. Its headquarters were on Mott Street, Little Italy in New York City. The company eventually grew to become the largest olive-oil importer in the United States.