Al Martino, dead at 82

The Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | October 13, 2009 | Robert Moran

[EveningStar]

Al Martino, 82, the South Philadelphia bricklayer who became a chart-topping crooner and who also is remembered for appearing as Johnny Fontane in The Godfather, died today at his Delaware County home.

[LukeL]

Possible the funniest scene in the movie.

[FormerACLUmember]

Johnny Fontane: A month ago he bought the rights to this book, a best seller. The main character is a guy just like me. I wouldn't even have to act, just be myself. Oh, Godfather, I don't know what to do, I don't know what to do... [All of a sudden, Don Corleone rises from his chair and gives Fontane a savage shake]

Don Corleone: YOU CAN ACT LIKE A MAN! [gives a quick slap to Fontane]

Don Corleone: What's the matter with you? Is this what you've become, a Hollywood finocchio who cries like a woman? "Oh, what do I do? What do I do?" What is that nonsense? Ridiculous!

[EveningStar]

ping

[dfwgator]

Loosely based on Frank Sinatra and his alleged mob ties.

[JoeProBono]

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP, Mr. Martino.

[Clemenza]

Damn shame. I will put on Spanish Eyes as a I remember the deceased.

RIP Johnny Fontaine.