Part 11: Gianni Russo Got Kidnapped by Pablo Escobar After Killing His Associate
Part 9: Gianni Russo: I Got My Role in Godfather After Mob Boss Threatened Them
Part 1: Gianni Russo, Who Played Carlo Rizzi in 'Godfather,' on Mafia Uncle's Hanging
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In this clip, Gianni Russo recalls the first rehearsal for "The Godfather" and Marlon Brando questioning him for the role of Carlo Rizzi because he had never acted before. Gianni then explained that he took Brando alone and threatened him, which Brando took as Gianni acting, and he loved what Gianni did. After speaking about the movie's 50-year anniversary coming up, Gianni spoke about buying 23 acres in Las Vegas when he was in his 30's, and it being worth $16 million an acre today.
