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The Actor Who Made Only Five Films That Were All Masterpieces

Character actor John Cazale made only five films, but every single one of them was nominated for Best Picture.

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Jack Nicholson Almost Starred in One of the Greatest Films of All Time

Jack Nicholson actually turned down a major role in what many consider the best movie ever.

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This Legendary Western Director Was the First Choice To Direct 'The Godfather'

This famous director was made an offer he could refuse.

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Marlon Brando Prevented a Promising Actor From Being in ‘The Godfather’

In a different world, it would’ve been Burt Reynolds, and not Al Pacino, who was starring as Michael Corleone.

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‘The Godfather’ Made Frank Sinatra So Mad, He Almost Fought the Author

It's no secret that 'The Godfather' was initially contentious with some of Hollywood's Italian stars.

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The 10 Best Quotes from 'The Godfather: Part II,' Ranked

"Well, I have my own plans for my future."

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Marlon Brando Made Fun of 'The Godfather' in This '90s Comedy

Perhaps this was the closest we will ever get to 'The Godfather: Part IV.'

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'The Godfather' Corleone Family Tree Explained

"Fredo, you're my older brother, and I love you, but don't ever forget the Corleone family tree again. Ever."

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The 10 Best Quotes in Gangster Movies, Ranked

"As far back as I can remember I always wanted to quote a gangster."

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Marlon Brando Refused to Learn His Lines on ‘The Godfather’

He made them an offer that he couldn't remember.

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The 10 Best Quotes from 'The Godfather,' Ranked

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."

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The 10 Best Main Characters from The Godfather Trilogy, Ranked

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."

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'The Godfather' Almost Had a Completely Different Corleone Family

Would it still have been the Francis Ford Coppola classic we know and love?

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Paramount Really Didn’t Want Marlon Brando in ‘The Godfather’

The movie studio at first refused to hire the iconic actor for Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece.

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Every Movie John Cazale Appeared In, Ranked

How does one rank what might be the strongest filmography of all time?

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The 25 Best Screenplays of All Time, Ranked

From 'Parasite' to 'Citizen Kane' to 'Chinatown,' this is Collider's ranking of the best screenplays in movie history.

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