Al Pacino wrote in his new memoir that he thought "The Godfather" would be "the worst picture ever made."
Advertisement"The Godfather" is one of the most iconic movies of all time, but Al Pacino said that he thought it would be "the worst picture ever made."
But he was the one responsible for me being in the film," Pacino wrote, referring to Coppola's decision to cast him to play the lead character, Michael Corleone.
"The Godfather" was nominated for 11 Oscars, including best supporting actor for Pacino and best director for Coppola.
The film won three for: best writing for Coppola and co-author Mario Puzo, best picture, and a best actor for Marlon Brando.
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