Very few roles in cinema are as instantly recognizable asMarlon Brandoas Don Vito Corleone inThe Godfather.
Brando then noticed the props and immediately understood what was going on.
“He took his hair… Brandoeven answered a phone call in characterduring the test.
Image by Federico Napoli
The resulting footage of the screen test wasimpressive enoughto convince the Paramount executives,and Brando got the role.
Fortunately, he didn’t have to.
Dick Smithwas the makeup artist responsible for Brando during the filming ofThe Godfather.
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This pushed Brando’s cheeks forward,extending his jawline and thus achieving the iconic bulldog look.
An offer he almost refused.
Because of his work onThe Godfather, Smith eventually came to be known as the “Godfather of Makeup.
His work not only redefined his career but also shapedThe Godfatherinto something unique, thanks to his artistic insight.
However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.
Don Vito Corleone, head of a mafia family, decides to hand over his empire to his youngest son, Michael. However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.
