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How Diane Keaton got Al Pacino cast in The Godfather
Posted 3 months ago
While the studio didn't want Al Pacino for The Godfather, a screen test with Diane Keaton made them open their eyes.
The Godfather
- Theatrical - Wide 1972-03-24
- Cast Marlon Brando Al Pacino Diane Keaton James Caan Robert Duvall Talia Shire John Cazale
- Directed by Francis Coppola
- Written by Francis Coppola Mario Puzo
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The story begins as “Don” Vito Corleone, the head of a New York Mafia “family”, oversees his daughter’s wedding. His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father’s business.... See more Through Michael’s life the nature of the family business becomes clear. The business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but given to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. Don Vito lives his life in the way of the old country, but times are changing and some don’t want to follow the old ways and look out for community and “family”. An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don’s influence to further his plan. The clash of the Don’s fading old world values and the new ways will demand a terrible price, especially from Michael, all for the sake of the family.
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The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (review)
Posted 5 years ago
PLOT: Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) tries to move his family into legitimate business through a labyrinthine deal with the Vatican, only to find that his old friends and associates won’t allow him and his family to escape his past unscathed. REVIEW:...
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