Originally Posted By: Buttmunker
True, I have no doubt whatsoever that Santino's enemies would set up a hit this way. They were counting on Carlo to lose his temper and beat the crap out of Connie.

But isn't it possible that the organization of the hit was done without Carlo being willingly involved?


Even granting your theory that Carlo's confession may be a falsehood brought on in a desperate attempt to save his life I don't think it's possible that Carlo wasn't involved.

First of all, how would Barzini's people have such detailed knowledge of Carlo's domestic issues without Carlo providing that information?

Also, the way the hit was set up needed Carlo's involvment. I guess they could have had a random woman call and cancel a non-existant appointment with Carlo, but Carlo really was going out, and leaving right after he told Connie to make him dinner.

This behavior shows that Carlo was involved.

"A man in my position cannot afford to be made to look ridiculous!"