To: nickcarraway
I remember reading the Godfather book in the summer of 1971.
Everybody was talking about it. It was a big shock when we learned that Brando got the part of Don Corleone. He had not made a movie in several years and was considered to be washed up. I thougnt Ernest Borgnine would be perfect for the part.
7 posted on
03/23/2012 4:37:06 PM PDT by
forgotten man
(forgotten man)
To: forgotten man
I thougnt Ernest Borgnine would be perfect for the part.But in the end, Brando did okay...
8 posted on
03/23/2012 5:19:35 PM PDT by
Wingy
(Don't blame me. I voted for the chick. I hope to do so again.)
To: forgotten man
The role of Vito was one of the most sought after roles in Hollywood at the time. It was reported that Danny Thomas was seriously considering buying Paramount so as to get the roll. Borgnine was one of the favorites.
The two actors that Copolla fought the hardest for are reported to be: Brando and Pacino, who was a virtual unknown.
10 posted on
03/23/2012 5:56:23 PM PDT by
Michael.SF.
(When you hear hooves, think horses, not zebras.)
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