I don't think that's true, given that many agree that anything Michael did, a younger Vito would probably have done as well. Including, IMO, having his traitorous brother murdered.)

I guess we can dismiss that bandleader story...but what 'cold, cruel and evil' act of Michael's can equal being prepared to blow a guys brains out for simply refusing to let your godson out of a contract?

What Michael lacked ... or perhaps had once had but lost ... was an 'old world' warmth. But he was no more cold a businessman than his father had been.

By the way...consensus is that Michael didn't order the murder of that prostitute. That may have all be orchestrated by Tom.

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