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Originally posted by AppleOnYa:
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Originally posted by Harry:
[b] [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. [/b]
What's hard to believe? Hackman made the "French Connection" because he turned down "The Godfather". He had first rights to buy the BOOK from MP and stated the BOOK was too violent and wasn't sure he could do it justice. Ask Turnbull!!

"I don't like violence, Tom. I'm a business man. Blood is a big expense".