Tessio is known for his strategic intelligence and being more ruthless compared to the other Corleone capos.

Take the cannoli," which was partially ad-libbed by Castellano.

Some may underestimate Clemenza, but when it comes to business matters, he is straightforward and cutthroat.

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Cazale was a profound actor who unfortunately passed away in 1978 at the age of 42 from lung cancer.

Hagen knows and values his place and does exactly what he is told without question.

He is incredibly loyal to his surrogate family, especially Vito, who he admires with great adoration.

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Brando was a renowned method actor who went above and beyond to prepare for his roles.

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Abe Vigoda as Salvatore Tessio in The Godfather (1972)

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Kay Michelson with a curious expression while looking at something off-camera in The Godfather

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Al Lettieri scrunching his face in The Godfather (1972)

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Richard S. Castellano in The Godfather

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Connie Corleone smiling on her wedding day in The Godfather (1972)

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John Cazale as Fredo wearing a suit and staring in The Godfather

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James Caan in The Godfather: Part II (1974)

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Robert Duvall sitting at a dinner table with a napkin in his hand in The Godfather (1972)

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Michael Corleone in an office, talking to someone off-camera in The Godfather (1972)

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Vito Corleone speaking to Johnny Fontaine in The Godfather (1972)

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