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The Traitor - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
First, they'll try to kill me; then it'll be your turn. They'll keep trying until they succeed.
— Tommaso Buscetta
Context:
Spoken by Buscetta to Judge Falcone after finalizing their collaboration, warning the judge of the deadly path they have both chosen.
Meaning:
This quote serves as a chilling foreshadowing of the relentless, unforgiving nature of the Mafia's vengeance.
I didn't betray the Mafia. The Mafia betrayed itself.
— Tommaso Buscetta
Context:
Delivered during his testimonies and interrogations, as Buscetta justifies his decision to break the sacred oath of silence.
Meaning:
This encapsulates Buscetta's entire psychological defense. It highlights his refusal to accept the label of 'traitor' by shifting the moral failing onto the syndicate's new, bloodthirsty leadership.
You call yourself a man of honor, but what is honor when it's built on blood?
— Judge Giovanni Falcone
Context:
Spoken during an unexpectedly calm and philosophical meeting between Falcone and Buscetta.
Meaning:
A direct challenge to the Mafia's mythical code, stripping away the romanticism to reveal the inherent brutality of organized crime.