The classic of The Godfather trilogy is a connecting link between the preceding and the following.

The Godfather tells the story that the younger son, Mike, saved the day and became the second generation godfather at a critical moment after the attack on the old godfather Don vito corleone.

The Godfather II is divided into two lines, which tells the entrepreneurial history of the first generation godfather Vito when he was young, and the story of the second generation godfather Mike developing his family business.

Godfather III tells the story that the second generation godfather Mike entered his twilight years and tried to legalize his family business for the salvation of his soul, but he encountered many obstacles.

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Just as Mike expanded his family power, a gangster named Haimen Ross broke in again and tried to occupy Mike's territory. The two sides fought in secret. Mike was not satisfied with the power he had at home, and his hand reached out to Cuba. However, the outbreak of the revolution caused a serious setback to his plan.

Ross bribed Mike's brother Fredo to provide him with information in an attempt to assassinate Mike. But Mike has also assassinated Ross. Mike disposed of Fredo with tears in his eyes, but he couldn't help recalling the happy scene between father and son.

Mike's illegal behavior caused him trouble after all. The government launched an investigation into him. Mike was accused of a series of crimes. However, with the help of politics, Mike once again turned the corner and escaped the legal sanctions.

Mike successfully dealt with the government investigation, but his wife Kay couldn't stand this life full of violence, assassination and sin any longer. She had an abortion and left Mike with tears in her eyes. The death of his relatives and the betrayal of his brother made Mike deeply hit. Money and power didn't bring Mike happiness. He sat alone outside his house by the lake, staring blankly into the distance.