Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

The Home

The home of Michael Corleone is in Staten Island. The home is still there and is a popular tourist spot for diehard fans. The last time it was listed "for sale" the asking price was over $1 million.

Intermission?

The Godfather is super long, everyone knows that. The studio executives at Paramount wanted a literal intermission in the middle of the movie to give the audience a break. That only happens in plays! Obviously, the idea was nixed (thankfully.)

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.