Some of theactors inThe Godfatherwere already big names.
Robert Duvall had already appeared inTo Kill a Mockingbirdand James Caan had already starred inBrians Song.
AfterThe Godfather, he played Jor-El inSuperman: The MovieandColonel Kurtz inApocalypse Now.
As he approaches his twilight years and weathers assassination attempts, Vito is forced to choose a successor.
Brando won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance inThe Godfather, althoughBrando declined the award.
Pacino went on to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.
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He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Lt. Col. Frank Slade inScent of a Woman.
The film charts Michaels moral downfall.
However, bythe end ofThe Godfather, he has succeeded his father and taken over the family business.
Caan received a Golden Globe nomination for playing Axel Freed inThe Gambler.
While Sonny is certainly tough and capable, hes too hot-headed to launch the business as effectively as Michael.
His penchant for violence ultimately gets him killed long before the end credits.
He also played Frank Hackett inNetwork, Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore inApocalypse Now, and Sergeant Martin Prendergast inFalling Down.
She also appeared in Allens filmsSleeper,Love and Death, andManhattan.
Much to Michaels chagrin, Kay isnt as subservient as the other mob wives.
Fredo is essentially the laughingstock of the Corleone family.
Shire is best known for her portrayal of Rocky Balboas love interest Adrian Pennino in theRockyfranchise.
She also played Dianne Cruise inOld Boyfriends, Mrs. Silver inI Heart Huckabees, and Constance Crassus Catilina inMegalopolis.
Hayden played a wide range of roles throughout his career, from General Jack D. Ripper inDr.
Lettieri also played Rudy Butler inThe Getawayand Frank Renda inMr.
Vigoda is best known for playing Phil Fish in the sitcomBarney Millerand its spin-offFish.
Johnny was Martinos only ever acting role; he later reprised it inThe Godfather Part III.
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