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Behind the scenes of The Godfather

By: Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media
January 10, 2022
The Godfather released on March 24, 1972. The film is directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Photo Credit: Photo via Paramount Pictures under Creative Commons License
The Godfather released on March 24, 1972. The film is directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

The cat held by Marlon Brando in the opening scene was a stray that Coppola found on the film lot. The cat was not supposed to be in the scene, but it was content in Brando’s arms so they allowed it.

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Joseph Sanfilippo
Joseph Sanfilippo, Managing Editor of Entertainment and Media
Joseph Sanfilippo is an 18-year-old Senior at Colonia High School. Sanfilippo is an only child but enjoys being around family and friends. Most of his friendships have impacted him in a positive way. Sanfilippo is an avid movie-goer and dedicates some of his free time to write reviews. He has a passion for creative self-expression, and constantly gets stuck in a world of imagination. He also has a passion for music, and most of his buddies know he’s always analyzing the next big Indie film or song. Sanfilippo’s favorite subject is English. He feels at ease when he’s writing because that’s when most of his thoughts emerge.  This year he's in Journalism 3 where he is eager to create his own podcast and create videos.  You can catch him hanging out with his friend group or at your local AMC theater, working or watching a movie. Sanfilippo plans on being a filmmaker one day and can’t wait for what the future holds. 
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