Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Hiring His Sister

Francis Ford Coppola wasn't very keen on having his sister play the role of Connie. Funny enough, he thought that she was too pretty for the role. Mario Puzo requested her for the part and she actually scored the audition without Coppola's influence.

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The More You Know

  • Shakespeare's plays feature the word "love" about 10 times more than the word "hate."
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  • A reindeer's eyes can change colors with the seasons.
  • The majority of polar bears live in Canada—not in the Arctic.
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