Despite Michael’s desire for a peaceful exit, he eventually takes Vincent under his wing, seeing in him the "muscle" and ruthlessness the family still needs to survive the transition to legitimacy. Vatican Intrigue and Betrayal
As the family leaves the opera house, an assassin strikes. The bullet meant for Michael misses and hits , killing her instantly. Michael’s scream of silent, agonizing grief on the steps of the opera house marks the true end of his soul. The Final Silence Despite Michael’s desire for a peaceful exit, he
Set in 1979, twenty years after the events of the second film, Michael Corleone is now in his 60s. Consumed by guilt—particularly over the murder of his brother, Fredo—Michael has moved the family away from its criminal roots. He has established the Vito Corleone Foundation, a massive charitable organization, and is seeking to buy a controlling stake in , a massive international real estate conglomerate connected to the Vatican. Michael’s scream of silent, agonizing grief on the
By doing so, Michael hopes to finally sever all ties to the underworld and leave a clean legacy for his children, Anthony and Mary. The Rise of Vincent Mancini He has established the Vito Corleone Foundation, a
In a desperate move to protect his family, Michael officially retires and names , on the condition that Vincent ends his romantic relationship with Michael’s daughter, Mary.
