The Godfather Scene 18 Summary

  • In Las Vegas, Michael and Tom meet with Fredo, Johnny Fontane, and others, dismissing the girls and band Fredo has brought for the occasion.
  • Moe Greene, one of their main casino business associates, enters, and ends up arguing with Michael. Michael wants to buy him out, since he's losing money, but Moe refuses. Michael is also irritated that Moe slapped Fredo around one time. Irritated, Moe says he can switch his allegiance to Barzini if he wants, and leaves.
  • Fredo tries to defend Moe, but Michael tells him not to go against the family.