By the time he was needed to record dialogue for The Godfather, Brando’s condition had dramatically worsened and was required to use an oxygen mask at all times. At almost 80 years old, the legendary actor had gained a ton of weight and was suffering from Type-2 diabetes in addition to a plethora of other health and personal issues. And the reason for that is pretty compelling on its own.Īt the stage of the game’s development when it came time to record the voice acting, Brando’s health had taken a real turn for the worse.

Though Don Corleone’s voice is pretty close to that of Brando’s original performance, it is quite obviously being done by someone who isn't Marlon Brando. The voice acting was also noted, with Caan and Duvall’s reprisals both being integral to keeping the player immersed in the game as it recreates iconic moments from the film. The video game adaptation of the classic film was warmly received by the public at the time of its release, with particular praise being directed towards the game’s combat system, side activities, and faithfulness to the source material. The Godfather video game would ultimately be released on March 21, 2006, following a created player (canonically named Aldo Trapani) as he climbs the ranks of the Corleone Family during their war with the rival Tattaglia Family. RELATED: 'The Offer': Paramount+ Series About The Making of 'The Godfather' Begins Production Despite not being able to recreate one of more central figures of the Godfather saga with exact precision, EA were able to procure the services of Marlon Brando to reprise the iconic role of Don Vito Corleone.

Pacino denied the game’s developers request to use his likeness in the video game adaptation, instead opting to give it to Radical Entertainment who were developing an adaptation of their own with Scarface: The World is Yours. The game then entered a two-year development cycle during which EA were able to obtain the services of Caan and Duvall, who both reprised their roles as Sonny Corleone and Tom Hagen respectively. Some 32 years later, EA announced that it was developing a video game adaptation of The Godfather in 2004. Almost 50 years later, the film is still considered by many to be the gold standard of filmmaking. Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall, The Godfather is a complete masterclass when it comes to acting, screenwriting, cinematography, and directing. Released in 1972, Francis Ford Coppola’s mafia epic The Godfatherremains undoubtedly one of the greatest films ever made.

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