Would it still have been the Francis Ford Coppola classic we know and love?
The Big Picture By breathing new life into the family saga and crime film, the iconic big-screen adaptation of Mario Puzo's novel secured a well-earned place in cinematic history with its rich narrative and powerful performances. Considering its legendary reputation as one of the best contributions to the medium, it's difficult to imagine The Godfather straying from the classic we all know and love in any way, shape, or form.
Paramount Didn't Want Marlon Brando Cast in 'The Godfather' In the early 1970s, Marlon Brando was a powerhouse talent with numerous memorable roles and accolades to his name.
Laborious and unnecessary as the test may have seemed, it paid off in droves when Coppola showed it to Charlie Bludhorn, chairman of Gulf and Western . Initially hesitant to even view the footage, Bludhorn ultimately reacted with enthusiasm. "Once he was sold on the idea, all of the other executives went along," Coppola remembers.
Caan proved effective enough to land the role, but only temporarily. Evans approached Coppola with an ultimatum: the director could cast Pacino as Michael only if Caan was cast as his older brother, Sonny. Adamantly opposed to the idea, Coppola pushed back and said of Caan, "He's not Italian. I'm not using Caan." Evans shot back with, "I'm not using Pacino." But moments after allegedly slamming a door in Evans' face, Coppola relented and agreed to the terms.
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