Question 1

Which role did Al Pacino nearly play before The Godfather?

Accepted Answer

Al Pacino signed up for the role of Mario Trantino in this movie while Paramount dithered over casting him as Michael Corleone. They later had to buy him out of his MGM contract.

Question 2

What did Robert De Niro allegedly steal to prepare for his role as a thief?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for his role as Mario Trantino, a thief, De Niro allegedly stole two shirts from Macy's and hid them under his jacket, leading to an arrest that producers smoothed over.

Question 3

Whose voice was dubbed by Paul Frees in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hervé Villechaize's voice was dubbed throughout the entire film by Paul Frees.

Question 4

Which real mobster was the character Kid Sally based on?

Accepted Answer

The character Kid Sally was based on real mobster Crazy Joe Gallo. Jerry Orbach was with him on his birthday before Gallo was assassinated at Umberto's Clam House.

Question 5

How did Robert De Niro prepare for his role as an Italian immigrant?

Accepted Answer

To prepare for his role as a newly arrived Italian immigrant, Robert De Niro went to Italy for a week to record voices of the accent he required.

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