The Corleone Family's Business Negotiation

TLDRA tense negotiation between Michael Corleone and a senator regarding a gaming license. The senator despises the Corleone family but is forced to make a deal. The senator agrees to pay a large sum of money, and Michael makes it clear that he will squeeze him for more.

Key insights

💼Michael Corleone successfully negotiates a gaming license deal with a senator who despises him.

🤝The senator reluctantly agrees to pay a large sum of money for the license.

💰Michael plans to continue squeezing the senator for more money in the future.

🎩The senator dislikes the Corleone family and their way of doing business.

🤔The negotiation takes place in a tense atmosphere, with both parties trying to assert their power.

Q&A

What is the outcome of the negotiation?

The senator agrees to pay a large sum of money for the gaming license.

Why does the senator despise the Corleone family?

The senator considers them dishonest and masquerading as decent Americans.

Does Michael plan to continue working with the senator?

Yes, Michael intends to squeeze the senator for more money in the future.

How does the negotiation atmosphere feel?

The atmosphere is tense, with both parties trying to assert their power.

What is the senator's reaction to the negotiation?

The senator is reluctant but ultimately agrees to the terms.

Timestamped Summary

00:02Introduction of Tom Hagan, Michael Corleone's lawyer who arranged the negotiation.

00:14Michael expresses his request to talk alone, but the senator refuses.

00:27The senator reveals that he despises the Corleone family.

01:18The senator discusses the licenses and expansion plans of the Corleone family.

02:00Michael confronts the senator about the license price and his dislike for his kind of people.

03:03Michael demands the answer and a payment deadline from the senator.

03:19The senator refuses the offer, stating that he will not pay anything.

03:46Hagen suggests a way to resolve the situation by spending the night at Michael's house as a guest.