Michael starts as a decorated war hero who wants nothing to do with the "family business." However, after a brutal assassination attempt on his father, Michael is pulled into a violent cycle of revenge that transforms him from an innocent outsider into a cold, calculating leader. Why It’s a Must-Watch Legendary Performances:
as Michael Corleone: The son who inherits the mantle. James Caan as Sonny Corleone: The volatile eldest brother. Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen: The loyal consigliere.
as Kay Adams: Michael’s girlfriend and eventual wife. Why It’s a Masterpiece