Frank Pentangeli Quotes and Sound Clips

Francesco "Frankie Five Angels" Pentangeli is a fictional character from the film The Godfather Part II. In the film, he was portrayed by Michael V. Gazzo, who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance, which he lost to Robert De Niro, his co-star from the same film (as young Vito Corleone). He gets his nickname from his last name, which is Greco-Italian for five angels. Pentangeli is a caporegime in the Corleone family, running the family's operations in New York City while Michael (Al Pacino) and Fredo Corleone (John Cazale) are in Nevada. He was a top soldier in the regime of Peter Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano), and succeeded Clemenza on his death. Pentangeli is a very old associate and family friend, having worked with Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) in the early days of their olive oil business. He now lives in Vito's former estate on Long Island. His bodyguard is longtime soldier Willi Cicci. Pentangeli's character was conceived when Castellano...