re: What is the most powerful scene in the godfather trilogy?

One of many is during the "superman" scene where Michael realizes it is Fredo that went against the family when he says he and Johnny Ola have been to the club before.

Adios Fredo.

When the camera zooms in slowly on Michael in the chair while he describes his plan to take out Solozzo and McClusky

Either the baptism “do you renounce satan scene” or the horses head in the bed scene.

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When the camera zooms in slowly on Michael in the chair while he describes his plan to take out Solozzo and McClusky

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This right here. This is when Michael's heart crosses over.

This is the scene where you realize Michael is on a different level than the rest

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My vote goes for the scene where Michael has fredo whacked on the lake.

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<<<<<<<< I also go with Fredo on the Lake.

Godfather I- Michael's closeup on his face while at Louie's with Sollozzo and the police captain. Train noise going in the background with Michael ultimately making the decision that will dictate the rest of his life. Powerful

Honorable Mention- Michael in the hospital with his father and telling him, "I'm with you now, Pop". Joining the family business


Part II- Vito following the Black Hand along the rooftops, and the scene in the stairwell with the lights turning on and off while Vito has the towel wrapped around his hand.

Honorable Mention- Fredo and the boat. This is actually probably the best scene but its pretty obvious.

Toward the end of GF3 when Mary gets killed, because this mercifully ended Sofia Coppola's acting career.