The Godfather Part II Deleted Scene - Al Neri visits Klingman 

Just when I think I've watched all the deleted scenes, another one pulls me back in.

1:27 I like how Al Neri gently puts back down the chair as it is now property of The Corleone Family.

The boys already knew who Al was. Klingman was flying solo.

I can't get enough of Al Neri. He's such a fascinating character in the book and brought to life by actor R. Bright beautifully.

Even Neri can take the time to relax and enjoy a rehearsal show after a bit of intimidation.

I'm actually glad this scene was cut, by giving him this sort of dialogue, it really does take away a lot from the Character of Neri who barely spoke in the entire movie and remained this nefarious button man who remained in the shadows and did Michael's bidding without question.

I love how he sits down to watch the rehearsals when he’s done his job

I love this scene. Klingman is so arrogant at first until he realizes his bouncers were not going to protect him.

He really is michael's luca braci 💀

Al Neri and Rocco Lampone were the quintessential button men. They hardly ever spoke, they followed orders, they were highly trusted, and while Rocco dies assassinating Roth, Al Neri lives a long life and retires.

Al Neri was an ex cop who came to the attention of Michael In particular who was looking for his own personal enforcer. With the death of Luca Bratzie and with his other mafia bosses getting old or possibly looking to betray him, Michael realized he needed muscle. Al Neri as a cop had no problem beating people up. It’s what got him fired and busted. After he got out the Coroline family came calling. Al when he appears solo is without question an extension of Michael’s authority and is best listened to. He was so effective that he remained Michael’s personal bodyguard into the 3rd movie. And anyone who knew who Al worked for knew better then to get in his way

The the most underdeveloped character in The godfather would love to have seen more of Al Neri

I just love the whole tempo of this scene. Al comes polite but forceful, you will do this, I'm even giving you a few days so you can leave with your dignity. Oh you want to give me lip, no more mr. nice guy. It's always hilarious when fake tough people, meet real tough people.

While Al Neri's backstory in the book was interesting, in the movies he was more intimidating as a silent enforcer. That's probably why the final cuts kept his dialog to a minimum.

Al Neri is my favorite Godfather character.

On watching this scene a second time I noticed the cops that just stood by while Klingman got assaulted. It's as if they already knew the Corleones were the new bosses.

I enjoy this scene. Even though Al Nery is usually quiet. This side of him makes him look more intimidating and interesting.

It sounded like he was channeling Vito's speaking. He also seemed more intimidating when he didn't speak. I can imagine the big decision to cut this scene given the amount of money spent on it as it looks massive.

Bummer they deleted this scene. “You said your name was Klingman” is my favorite line from the whole series

The right scenes were cut. Honestly the deleted scenes take away from tge movie, they don't add to it. Thanks for putting them up, it's cool seeing them because seeing what was cut really shows what a masterwork the movie is. The only scene I' would have kept was where they see genco in the hospital

That was a power move if ever I saw one. He didn't sit to enjoy the show, he did it to show everyone that their under new management. Not very subtle of course, but 5 minutes after this wee incident everyone in that casino knows what's what now.

This scene suggests to me that Coppola was correct in deleting most or all of the scenes he deleted, interesting though some of them are. Compare this scene with that of Luca Brasi's murder, the whole atmosphere of which was chillingly credible, starting from the fact that the hit was set up so could be no witnesses, even though it was in a hotel. This scene involving Neri slapping the manager around in front of hundreds of hotel/casino clients stretches the audience's 'suspension of disbelief' to breaking point, like something out of a B movie. The director didn't once do that in what he included, and what he cu,t from Godfather I and II ... every scene realistic. Godfather III broke with this many times although it has been argued that in that third film the director was trying a new departure, some kind of 'modern opera' where melodrama is the order of the day. I far preferred the first two movies for their sustained realism. I'm glad Coppola left scenes like this Neri one out.

Glad this scene was cut, it could drop the quality of the legendary movie

Neri is doing his Vito impression. Glad it was deleted.

Al Neri was as cold and Cool and deadly as Mike. If Al had been power hungry he could have been Mike but he was happy being in the shadows

Damn, looking at the props, extra's, etc. in the auditorium I guess this must have been one of the most expensive deleted scenes in Hollywoord history.

Who knew Al Neri was a choreographer?

The security did nothing, like they already knew, who would become the new owner.

This is just one of several other scenes that were rightfully cut from this film. The character of Al Neri was not meant to speak this much. However, apart from that, this scene also takes away from the cool and mystery of the character. Al Neri was always an enigma, but this scene takes all that away. In fact, this scene makes Neri no different than any one of Michael's other button men. Some characters should be seen, and not heard....Al Neri is one of those characters.

I really wish we got more of Albert Neri in the movies like in the books.

The way he muffs him over & over & pulls his hand back all quick & forceful every single time like he doesn't want to get too much of Klingmans filthy disgraceful face on his clean hands 😂

Great films stay right on the spine of the story, never doing too much, but explaining everything essential to the plot

That snack to the glasses is classic. Humiliated him while undermining one of the guus senses.

I think that rehearsal at the end was for the intro to "Family Guy." 😉

It’s always nice to mix business and leisure

I LOVE coming across ANYTHING new about the GF! I love the part when he sits and watches the rehearsal!

particular disappointed they cut this one. this was Neri's moment in the Sun.

Those tiny light little slaps are so boss! What a gangster. And then sits in the chair! Brutal

That weird-ass pink fever dream of a stage show...yeah, I'd have to sit down and watch that for a spell, too.

A necessary cut. Yes a chuckle at the end with Neri extending his authority to the cabaret performers but the scene is basically a rehash - and a somewhat clumsy one at that - of the far superior Michael/Moe exchange of the first film.

Not wise to say “no” to Neri. Cracks me up how he sat down and watched the show afterwards! 😂

You don’t mess with Al Neri!

Never seen this scene before... I'm excited to see what footage the 50th anniversary has in store for us 😌 I love the menacing NY italain accent here haha

Neri would take care of Luca

I agree with the consensus that his dialogue was delivered weakly & although that could possibly be remedied through AD work in post-production, this scene wasn't necessary to push the overall plot of the story. It is extremely interesting to see Al Neri at work though. You can tell that he doesn't lose control & only pushes back as far as he needs to in order to achieve his goals...and yet, there is a focused rage that makes him just as feared as Vito's enforcer Luca Brasi. Another point is that this answers the question of why Neri isn't acting as Michael's bodyguard. The veteran, experienced (& uninvolved w/the Family) Sicilian tough guy Bussetta travels with Michael while Neri continues to act in full capacity as a Corleone Family representative. The conclusion where Neri calmly sets the chair down & makes the performers finish their show is just fantastic. I have a totally different perspective on the exclusion of the Fabrizio subplot which is briefly seen at the end of this clip. That is one very short subplot that perhaps should have been left in. It's not important to the overall story arc of GF2, but it does make crystal clear that anyone who crosses Michael Corleone cannot run or hide from his reach.

“Silent as a mouse pissing on Cotton”

I wish we had more scenes with al we really don't know him unless we read the book or watch the deleted scenes

After the first Al Neri slap my office would have been cleaned out.

I am glad this scene didnt make it into the final release, Neri was the silent killer.

“Al Neri,” showed up in the Sopranos. He was a cohort of Lou DiMaggio. The weird New England crew/family that were hit men. They were going to whack Johnny Sack. He was the family member hooked up to the oxygen tank.

Klingman went home and got his shine box.

i would've loved to see neri in godfather 1 when he gave his nephew, the street hoodlums and the pimp a proper beating

I think this is actor Richard Bright - sadly fatally injured as a pedestrian crossing Columbus Ave on Manhattan's upper west side when he was struck by a bus.

Neri had the makings of a varsity athlete

Not surprised they deleted this scene. Doesn't really add much or move the story along.

The way Neri bitchslaps him is funny AF 😅😅😅

I like how his accent is similar to cops. Since he was a cop.

Background info. The name Klingman is Francis Ford Coppola's nod to film editor, Lynzee Klingman, who edited One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, among other films. She has been friends with Coppola since their college days.

All these type of scenes which shows the actual vicious and murderous character of mafia were deleted to ultimately come out with a highly sanitized version of godfather.

Wait... after humiliating Klingman, Neri sits with his back to the door? That is a real G, my friends!

The way he says, "You said your name was Klingman?". Wow.

That dancer who was third from the left was my favorite character in the trilogy...I wish they did more with her.

I bet that’s how Neri’s father would say, “Good morning!”

Al neri:Most sigma male in gf sagas

At 0:14, is that Rocco Lampone at the table as “backup” perhaps?

Neri is one bad ass dude🪓

He always just wanted to be a theatre critic.

I wish they'd shown this and more about Neri. Man was a far ruthless enforcer than Luca Brasi.

Good thing this unbelievable scene was deleted out.

I can see why Neri was cut here - the scene opens and we see him in profile - his profile is weak - as he confronts Klingman he looks small - and then when Neri speaks -- out comes the voice of a high pitched mouse - these are the reasons this scene got cut - as long as you kept the actor playing Neri in the shadows and filmed him straight on with no dialogue - he comes off strong, menacing - but bring him into close up and let him speak -- and as an actor he fails, thus the character fails - Coppola saw this in the dailies.

Looking like the original Nicky Santoro.

Al didn't even make him an offer he couldn't refuse. He just simply couldn't refuse.

There are some deleted scenes that I wish had stayed in, but I'm glad this one was cut. I like the idea of Neri as Michael's silent enforcer in the shadows, cool and calm, you don't see him until your number's up - basically he's Michael's very own Luca Brasi. This scene compromises that characterization a little, and not for the better.

He went to get his shinebox and soft drink of choice.

“Send Fredo to pick someone up at the airport! Send Fredo to kick an owner out of his casino! I was next in line and I was stepped over!”

Al the consummate professional! Loyal to a fault...

Then end scene with him seating down -> LIKE A BOSS!

Must say I’m glad that one found the cutting room floor.

Those cops had no interest in messing with Neri. The just watched him pimp slap Klingman and then just moved out of the way as Neri chased him.

I can see why this was deleted.

Person who walks in from backstage at 1:15 in full 1974 hairstyle and fashion.

I wish Coppola would rerelease all of these movies with all of the deleted scenes inserted back in, and not just in the “extras” section of the dvd. They all added to the storyline and were sadly cut due to time constraints.

Actually they did “The Godfather saga” which was the chronological order of the entire series. In that version this scene is in. I rather like it. Prior to this scene is when Michael and Roth discuss moving Klingman out so it wasn’t another make an offer you can’t refuse scene. I do agree that this was an underdeveloped character but… as it was the movie is 3 hours long. If they fleshed out Al and Rocco the movie would have been 4 hours.

They never showed klingman in the original version. I’m glad they have it

This is why Coppola was a master director. He knew exactly what to cut. Most of these deleted scenes are awkward, badly written, and not necessary.

I love how not one of the half-dozen security people want to touch Neri with a 10-foot pole. They all knew to steer clear the moment he said "Corleone family." That said, I can see why they deleted this scene. A bit goofy.

Al Neri was cold as hell, dressed as a cop killed those three guys in front of the courthouse in the first movie, and in the second one scared the hell out of this guy in one minute, murdered that poor girl to frame the senator, and killed Fredo.

One of the trucks… -quiet Albert

I wonder how the film would be with all deleted scenes added. I doubt it would be improved as the edited version is completely brilliant in every way....cast, setting, music, lighting everything. I'd still watch it with all scenes in, of course.

Primera vez que escucho hablar a Al Neri.

Neri bitch-slaps him. Like the guy doesnt even deserve to be hit like a man. LOL! Great scene, I loved Neri. He had a better and more deserving part in the book.

Imagine getting slapped while running across the room lol

Yeah. I can see why it was deleted.

I would love to see the full Godfather movies with the deleted scenes included 😬

It seems Neri is a man of culture.

They should have had this scene in the original movie, crazy idea to delete it.

That 70s looking dude in blue jeans who comes out on stage 😂

As good as this scene is alone, it feels so out of place compared to the rest of the movie

So funny how Al interested to watch the rehearsal instead of leave them and didn't care at all.

Geez, what production design for a deleted scene.