Ernest Dickerson on THE GODFATHER for Trailers From Hell
One of the great American films, despite its chaotic production. Producer Al Ruddy agreed with mob leader Anthony Columbo not to use the words Mafia or Cosa Nostra in exchange for permission to shoot in New York. Burt Reynolds wanted the role of Sonny but Marlon Brando (who beat out no less than Laurence Olivier for the Godfather role) nixed him in favor of James Caan. Likewise Al Pacino won the role of Michael over the much older Rod Steiger. Oscars went to Brando for best actor, Mario Puzo and Francis Coppola for adapted screenplay and Ruddy for best picture.
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