Il traditore
"The true story about the man who brought down the Mafia"
Director: Marco Bellocchio
Cast: Pierfrancesco Favino, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Fabrizio Ferracane, Fausto Russo Alesi, Luigi Lo Cascio
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.
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.
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?
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.
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