Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Lost Lancaster

Lancaster was really gunning for the role of Don Corleone once the novel started making its rounds. He was beaten out of the rights by another group of filmmakers, so his dreams of becoming the crime boss were over. Brando was probably better suited for the role anyhow, and Lancaster did just fine without this role! 

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