The Godfather by Don Colion

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Don colion is, initially, he's just kind of thug. But in the wth, with the background, you see, oh, he's actually a hero. And yeson co operate with who i was also think about my other favorite films. Moreis more on trade oyes, reading your book, i was thinkg about the godfather, one of my favorite films. I've seen this so many times,. it touches on so many different emotions and moral conflicts and so on, you know. Until you see part two, if you read the book, this is all in there, but until you see em threaded together nicely...

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