There was certainly less profanity in the Godfather than in the Sopranos. There was a kind of respect. It’s not that I totally agreed with it, but it was a great piece of art.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that the movie The Godfather had less swear words or cursing compared to the TV show The Sopranos, even though the characters in The Godfather were part of a crime family. The actor thought there was a sense of respect and dignity in The Godfather, even though he didn't fully agree with everything in the movie. However, he still believed The Godfather was an excellent and important work of art.
About Danny Aiello
Daniel Louis Aiello Jr. was an acclaimed American actor who appeared in numerous popular films throughout his career, including The Godfather Part II, Do the Right Thing, and Moonstruck. He received an Academy Award nomination for his role in the Spike Lee film Do the Right Thing.
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