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Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980095
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Perhaps Puzo fleshed out Michael's character with an alternative universe where Joe Bonanno had succeeded in his plans.

"...the successful annihilation of organized crime's subculture in America would rock the 'legitimate' world's foundation, which would ultimately force fundamental social changes and redistributions of wealth and power in this country. Meyer Lansky's dream was to bond the two worlds together so that one could not survive without the other." - Dan E. Moldea
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: OakAsFan] #980100
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Originally Posted by OakAsFan
Perhaps Puzo fleshed out Michael's character with an alternative universe where Joe Bonanno had succeeded in his plans.


It is absolutely possible that it could have been an inspiration. It is interesting to think about what would have happened had Bonanno been successful.
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980118
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So Tarantino didnt invent the alternative history concept after all.

Joe Bananas Unchained.

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Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: OakAsFan] #980151
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Originally Posted by OakAsFan
So Tarantino didnt invent the alternative history concept after all.

Joe Bananas Unchained.


Maybe that will be his next movie lmao.
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980162
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Working title of The Godfather 2.

"...the successful annihilation of organized crime's subculture in America would rock the 'legitimate' world's foundation, which would ultimately force fundamental social changes and redistributions of wealth and power in this country. Meyer Lansky's dream was to bond the two worlds together so that one could not survive without the other." - Dan E. Moldea
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980167
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Originally Posted by Revis_Knicks
Smart business mind. Meyer lansky for example, died with very little money according to his family. Contrary to what many believe about Lansky, I don’t think he was ever close to being a billionaire at any point.

According to Robert Lacey, author of "Little Man - Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life" (best mob bio ever, IMO), Lansky was never worth more than $5-6 million at his peak. He died nearly broke after blowing his last $50k on an unsuccessful operation to cure a chronic neurological condition in his ne'er do well son Buddy.

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Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980175
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Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Turnbull] #980177
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Originally Posted by Turnbull
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Smart business mind. Meyer lansky for example, died with very little money according to his family. Contrary to what many believe about Lansky, I don’t think he was ever close to being a billionaire at any point.

According to Robert Lacey, author of "Little Man - Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life" (best mob bio ever, IMO), Lansky was never worth more than $5-6 million at his peak. He died nearly broke after blowing his last $50k on an unsuccessful operation to cure a chronic neurological condition in his ne'er do well son Buddy.


I always felt that the legend of Meyer was a myth. Of course he made good money but I don’t think he was ever making kingpin level money. Nothing that would make a top businessman’s head spin. He still had powerful contacts but I don’t think he had money like some of his peers.
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980178
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So far, I think Moe Dalitz, maybe Todaro, the two Colombo guys, Joe Bonanno(if his plan to assassinate his rivals was successful), and Gambino are the best candidates we have come up with. Catena is someone we could consider but I am not too knowledgeable on him.

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Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980233
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Could Lombardozzi ever cross over to the legit side and make a huge name for himself? He was a smart businessman with many legitimate businesses that he could grow.
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Tommy Gambino is in this category too. But he just wasn’t a killer like Michael Corleone was. It was estimated that at one point in the 1990s he was worth $75 million. This would make him one of the richest mobsters in the country.
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Turnbull] #980263
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All depends on which story your believe. Lacey claims he died with little money to his name. Other stories (and his daughter) claim Lansky transferred his wealth to his brother and attorneys. Either way, definitely held considerable power and respect for a long time.
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: Revis_Knicks] #980264
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Were Lansky, Luciano and those guys running a ponzi scheme all along? Broke as hell and just jacking up their own value?

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Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: mobcleve] #980287
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Originally Posted by mobcleve
All depends on which story your believe. Lacey claims he died with little money to his name. Other stories (and his daughter) claim Lansky transferred his wealth to his brother and attorneys. Either way, definitely held considerable power and respect for a long time.


I believe his wealth was overstated but I could be proven wrong.
Re: What old time had Michael Corleone potential? [Re: OakAsFan] #980288
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Originally Posted by OakAsFan
Were Lansky, Luciano and those guys running a ponzi scheme all along? Broke as hell and just jacking up their own value?


I think Luciano had a lot of money as the boss. He lived in the most exclusive apartment in New York City. That rent doesn’t pay itself.
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