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The most famous entry in Coppola’s casting legacy is his battle for The Godfather . Paramount Pictures initially wanted established stars like Robert Redford or Ryan O’Neal for the lead roles. They saw a young, unknown Al Pacino and thought he was too short, too ethnic, and not "leading man" material. casting 2 con francis ford coppula extra quality
The production was not without significant friction. Reports and leaked videos surfaced showing Coppola kissing and hugging female extras during a nightclub scene, allegedly to "get them in the mood" for the atmosphere. While some crew members described his behavior as unprofessional, others defended the director, claiming his actions were meant to inspire a celebratory "Studio 54" spirit rather than harass. SILVIO I am