Frank "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).
Pentangeli is a caporegime in the Corleone family, running the family's operations in New York City while Michael (Al Pacino) and Fredo...
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Frank "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).
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 took over the position following the death of the previous capo, Peter Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano). 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.
Pentangeli's character was conceived when Castellano declined to reprise his Peter Clemenza role for The Godfather, Part II. Pentangeli's role in the plot of the film was originally intended for...
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