The offer couldn’t even be refused because it was never made. But though Paramount passed him over for the role of Sonny Corleone in the “The Godfather” in favor of James Caan, Robert De Niro’s ...

This scene in The Godfather Part II is arguably one of the strongest moments in the franchise, setting up much of the rest of ...

With his crooked smile and imposing demeanor, anyone can see how James Caan was cast as Sonny Corleone, even though he’s not Italian. The actor projects toughness, qualities that got him regular work ...

James Caan's Sonny Corleone is responsible for most of the humor in Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, and the inspiration for his performance came from a legendary insult comic. Your comment has ...

For someone who started out as an athlete and then became one of the most iconic actors of his generation, James Caan is definitely a special kind of talent. It is up for debate which role and which ...

Actor James Caan, renowned for roles often showcasing rugged masculinity, was open about the overlap between his on-screen personas and real-life reputation. For instance, the actor shed light on how ...

The director had nothing but praise for the actor's take on the role, which ultimately went to James Caan. Earlier this summer, Coppola actually shared clips of that audition footage and remarked that ...