Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Burt Lancaster or Marlon Brando?

Marlon Brando is one of the most iconic faces to come out of the film industry back in his day. It's impossible to imagine anyone else other than Brando as Con Corleone, but that was almost the case! At it's initial inception, the film's rights were almost secured by Burt Lancaster and his group of filmmakers. 

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