... men rely on themselves not to better the individual, but rather the entire family. Everything Vito Corleone obtained was accomplished of his own accord. Despite the racism towards Irish and Italian immigrants, he worked on the railroad, providing for his family until he could make a move on Fanucci. He took any measure possible to ensure his personal success while ascending to ... ...

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... the gangster film to a higher level by portraying the gangster figure as a tragic hero. Some critics saw this as a glorification of the gangster genre. Due to the films controversy, the Italian-American Civil Rights League lodged protests. Actual bomb threats were received. The first two parts of the lush saga are among the most celebrated, landmark films of all time. Many ... ...

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