Who is the best enforcer in the Godfather movies? 

I always liked Al Neri

I think that Clemenza should be on the list. He took out Carlo and was a big part in the baptism by fire hit. A Capo doing a soldiers job. Thats loyalty.

Enzo the baker did excellent work as a bodyguard, he's the bravest of them all.

I love that scene where Neri sits down, carefully aims at Barzini running away and shoots him, all while in a cop uniform, such a cold and calculated hit, Barzini suddenly turning from the hunter to the hunted

Al Neri was always destined for the top of this list. His loyalty unwavering and his ferocity only hinted at in the movies but the books..🗡

Al Neri was the one who had the most success, if I remember correctly. He seemed like the one who was the most effective.

Al Neri is definitely one of the most underrated characters in the trilogy. Al was not only came up in the ranks (practically side by side with Michael), but being Al was the one Michael ordered to take out Fredo (it was almost like a test)....as one can tell how Al really didn't want to take out Fredo (as they too were friends) and how that was without a doubt his hardest hit (the way he stands up in the boad (after the shot) bows his head almost like in prayer. That hit not only cemented Al's loyalty, but really launched him into the "Michael stratosphere" becoming consigliere and Michael's powerful #2.

Luca Brasi is described as a one man army. Strong, fearless, ruthless and intelligent. When it comes to old school soldiers, there's him and there's everyone else. But perhaps Neri was a more modern soldier, more suited to the changing times. Michael's enemies gradually change from mobsters to politicians and important businessmen.Also law enforcement and general security gets better with new technology and protocols.Thus the less conspicuous Neri was more useful. But when it comes to old time wars between families, no one beats Luca.

There’s no debate here, Sonny even admitted “If we lose Luca we’re in big trouble”

Al Neri was essentially the boss of street level operations whilst Michael focused on grand strategy and going legitimate

Fabio: "America! Take me to the America, G. I.! Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth!" Gunman: “Fabrizzio, Michael Corleone sends you his regards.”

Al Neri... Every time. You could introduce him to your Grandparents and he would be politeness personified... And then ask him to kill them both the next day and he wouldn't bat an eye lid. Scary as fuck.

The movies don't do Luca justice. If you go by the books it's not even close. Before Corleone got leverage over him he was able to operate independently and despite not being part of any family they all feared him and Vito even paid him to not kill Tom at one point.

In the novel, as well as in the movie, Neri was number one. In fact in the novel, his back-story emphasises and explains the reason for his ruthlessness.

Enzo The Baker

You forgot about Basetta killing Johnny Olla with a friggin hanger...pretty badass

I'd put Neri first, but not because of Brasi's shortcomings, but because of Neri's plusses. As a former policeman, he can use his uniform to get into places, plus his intelligence and other qualities had Michael make him an advisor.

Luca in the book was a truly frightening and ruthless assassin, unlike the lumbering movie Luca.

I never got the idea that Michael sent Rocco to kill Roth. Michael made it clear that he wanted Roth killed. Rocco took the bait and bragged that it could be done. It was up to Rocco, limp or not, to come up with the plan to accomplish it. Also, I wouldn't blame Rocco for the security breach. Michael's own brother betrayed him, Rocco isn't going to be able to guard Michael when Michael's own family is working for the enemy. Luca would have lasted a long time. If you remember, he was killed because Vito sent Luca on a spy mission. Unfortunately, the Corleone enemies had already decided to kill Vito, so sending Luca to them was the worst possible move. Luca didn't die because of any mistake or unstable thing he did. He died because Sonny showed Sollozzo that there was interest in the Corleone family for the drug deal. they just had to get rid of Vito first. That meant getting rid of Luca first.

Before I watch this video - it's Neri!

"Power wears out those who do not have it" Calo to Lucchesi before he stabs him with his own glasses. IMO, Calo and Willie Cici are the 2 guys I'd want as my right hand men (Loyal to the end)

Clemenza, simply for saying, "Leave the gun; take the cannollis".

Great video. Can you do the same for Sopranos?

clemanza was top 3 or 4. capos can be muscle too. he killed many people, all while having a brain and judgment, making him one of the best

Willie Cicci was a solid and capable guy, loyal soldier for all the reasons you mention. By off-screen history and reputation, Luca Brasi was the undisputed badass. But based solely on onscreen prowess, Al Neri is the GOAT.

Let's not forget Al Lettieri as Virgil the Turk Sollozo. He helped take out Luca Brasi.

Very simply Al Neri..he had smarts cunning, absolutely ruthless and loyal to a fault. Neri had withstood the test of time with the premiere Godfather of their era and was set to serve into the next..the ultimate enforcer and trusted inside family member.

Willie Cicci was Tony Gazzo in Rocky! Awesome right!?!?

Excellent.

great video

Wow. This is one hell of a video.

If I was a boss? First pick is Neri, second is Vincent.

Al Neri and it isn't close. We never got to see Luca Brasi in action but we did see him stupidly following Vito's order to try to get in with the Tattaglia's. But Neri never failed a mission. Cicci would be considered but he turned rat. IMO the 2nd best enforcer was Clemenza.

Willie Cicci could be the perfect successor of Frank Pentangeli as Don of the family

Al Neri is the greatest henchman of all time.

"Machine Gun" Jack Mcgurn was Al Capone's ace gunner. His golden boy when it comes to bodyguard/hitman.

In the first Godfather book, Luca's reputation precedes him. In the prequel books, the things he does could never be put in a movie.

For sheer badass, you can’t beat Luca Brasi.

In real life Vito Antuofermo is the toughest actor in the Godfather movie's. In the movie's it would definitely be Lucca Brasi, Vito Corleone's most valued friend.

Is Rocco’s hit on Roth based on Jack Ruby’s hit on Oswald?

Fabrizio got his in the end. Calo was a very loyal man to his Don. Al Neri was the best by far!!

One who made it to old age.

I can't argue with this list.

Willy Chichi apeared the most dangerous.

Luca Brandi hands down!

Hey I love your vids, can u make a vid about who killed Moe Greene, in the movie

LUCA! Without even watching the video yet, Luca Brasi. Best enforcer in the genre.

I always thought that Michael's daughter was the target as she was the only person he had

LUCA...the one in the book...is the scariest .

Luca Brasi. Because the most powerful man in the mafia would have the best bodyguard in the mafia. It's a story, and the elimination of Luca Brasi is an essential part of that story. Both Vito and Michael were vulnerable without him. Luca Brasi's purpose in the story is to be the best, but still mortal.

Vincent, hands down. The others were competent professionals (except Rocco, who was on a suicide mission) but Vincent was next level.

If I need a stealth job Al if I’m wanting to terrify people Luca

You can't forget Connie, she would have been a ruthless and cunning boss ,like her father.

“Don Cineranter, you understand everything.” -Nazorene the Baker. This list is correct.

I think the first two you got right.

Great list your no.1 choice is also mines he is well balanced and ive said the same about Al he is a better luca replacement

Luca was a nearly unstoppable wrecking ball. Neri was a surgeon.

LUCA BRASI .. VITO'S BEST HITMAN ..

In the movies it's Al Neri pretty easily. The grim reaper.

Michael is the number one enforcer. 1. he does the main hit in the first movie because no one would expect it. 2. When the Godfather is in hospital he uses cunning to protect him. Your number one and two picks could not do either of those items.

Even I couldn’t call off Luca Brasi

Luca Brasi, all you had to do was mention his name and half the battle was won already. Al Neri is next, he did have thr longest run being in all 3 movies and was very skilled and also fierce.

Vincent at Four?? Sleaze, pedestrian, , so much feeling it’s amazing he survived to his age. He is the reason G lll was such a FLOP.!

How is Pete Clemenza not the top enforcer? He was as smart, loyal, and ruthless as any of them for generations

I’d be behind a series about the early years of the Godfather in New York IF Luca Brasi is the main character. Meaty role, emotional, violent, anti-hero, he saw and was there for everything.

I knew Al would be #1

Don Corleone is the ultimate Gangster, from the dirt to the donkey on to the ship and into the Urban jungle,Vito, Violence, and Vice essential ingredients for good old slice of the Great American Apple Pie!!!

Obviously Rocco opened the curtain, Fredo was with Michael the whole time.

Perhaps not brawn, but brains, no one for Tom Hagen?

Luca Brasi was a damn menace

Definitely Neri for top spot. His name means Black in Italian, for gods sake. Says it all. Where Luca could be spotted a mile off, Neri was the shadow. If he was given the contract on Roth, it would’ve been a walk in the park. Frankly, Michael could’ve given him the entire Baptism of Fire jobs and he would’ve done it and been home in time for cornflakes. A deleted scene in the Godfather film even has Don Vito (after handing the reigns to Michael) “You’ve found your Luca Brasi” regarding Neri.

My name is Luca. I live on the 2nd floor.

I agree 100% that Neri is #1.

If Neri's gaze were to be replaced with dialogues expressing the same things, the films would be significantly longer.

Cheechie had a lot of buffers.

Neri in the movie looked far more civilized than the brutal Neri in the book

I always thought that Michael's bodyguard in Part II was pretty awesome he was the one that got murdered in Cuba

Its a tough one between Neri and Luca, both could have made top of this list. Although a fearless and loyal enforcer, I think Luca was like a wild animal who could only be controlled by Vito Corleone whereas Al Neri wasn't a psychopath, he was an ex police officer who appeared intelligent and calculated, brains as well as muscle unlike Luca who seemed to be just muscle

I’d take Eddie Dane from “Miller’s Crossing” over all these clowns.

It will always piss me off the way the movie wasted Luca. You don't build up a character like that to "fatally" stab him in the hand. Luca should've terrorized the other families as Sunny's biggest asset, after the move on Vito. And when they ambushed Sunny, Luca should've been in the car as the driver, the way Michael travelled with that one bodyguard from Cocoon. Because the don doesn't hop in a car and drive off during wartime.

Al Neri, I'd say. Michael for his military training and stragetic mind, The turk even though he wasn't an assassin by occupation

Wheres Clemenza? He was muscle at some point and takes out a few people in the first movie.

Luca's reputation was too well known all 5 Families feard him know one believes he's flipped on Don Coleon !

Shoutout to chi chi

Luca Brasi

Al Neri was dope but Clemeza reminds me of an old friend of mine

In a way the Turk was also an enforcer for the other families and he was very skillful and efficient. I put him at 3rd behind Luca.

Al Neri FTW!

Luca was more braun, Al was more brains, and clemenza was a bit of both but all deserving of the service they performed for both Vito and Michael.

Rocco's family were 'looked after' after the failed plot

Im a fan of Luca

Willi Cicci&Frankie"Five Angels" Pantangeli. Last of the Mustache Petes.

Although Luca and Neri held the same position , their job duties were different due to Vito needing a cold blooded killer,, While Michael preferred to have someone more subtle,, Let me say this, Both Neri and Luca were a product of their times , They both served the Corleone family in a similar but different capacity ,reflecting the era in which they lived .-- I like Neri, but he will always be second to Luca,,, just saying ,, ,

What about Johnny Ola? Given the advanced age that both he and Roth got to before it all went pear-shaped, I'd say that he'd made his bones.

Fun to watch, but where's Clemenza ?? Also nobody really cares about G3 - but good reveal about Calo's role in avenging Tomassino

I bet Fredo wouldnt have gone fishing with Luca

If Luca was killed under obvious circumstances then blame Vito Corleone. Luca was loyal to Vito and was led into a trap.

Neri was the only one to survive. Vincent got killed years after the events in G3.

The best hitmen are 1 Al Neri. He was a police officer, in the novel he tells you that he has good reflexes, in the movie he kills two of Barzini's bodyguards and then Barzini. 2 Luca Brasil. In the novel, he tells you that he killed several mobsters in two weeks, that he killed the head of a family. 3 Fly. Able to enter a very well guarded auditorium and get close to and almost murder Michael Corleone.

You got the top two absolutely correct