Originally posted by Harry:
[QUOTE]... Another actor considered for the part was Gene Hackman. He had first dibs on the book but later changed his mind, stating it was too violent
That's quite difficult to believe considering Hackman had won an Oscar for his role in The French Connection only one year earlier.
Seemed to me like a pretty violent film...and not quite as 'stylish' as The Godfather.
Oh, well...I'm just glad it was Brando who ended up playing the part!!!
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