<P> Greene's death also plays a part in the second film in the series . Greene was a childhood friend to Michael's business partner and rival Hyman Roth, and it is implied that Roth's anger over Greene's murder is one motivation for his plan to destroy Michael . </P> <P> Alex Rocco's portrayal of Greene "cemented Rocco's place in Hollywood mob cinema". Greene's character and death scene has been described as "iconic". Greene's death is based on the actual murder of mobster, Bugsy Siegel . </P> <P> The phrase "Moe Greene special" was coined in reference to his iconic execution by being shot through the eye . Moe Greene special has subsequently been referenced in other gangster shows including The Sopranos, in the episode, Meadowlands . </P> <P> In 1998 he inspired the title of an Off Broadway drama, "Moe Green Gets It In The Eye ." </P>

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