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

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  • Parts of the Great Wall of China were made with sticky rice.
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