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Word: brasi (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...oldest son whose hot temper betrays him; Robert Duvall as the adopted son Tom Hagen, the lawyer who be comes the family's consigliere; John Cazale as Fredo, the timid, feckless son who is given a Las Vegas casino to play with. For the role of Luca Brasi, the Godfather's muscleman, Ruddy signed Former Wrestler Lenny Mantana, whom he spotted idling among a crowd of bystanders during the early shooting. Several of these actors had distinguished themselves on Broadway and in minor movies, but few could be considered name actors...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: The Making of The Godfather | 3/13/1972 | See Source »

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