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Richard Castellano Outearned Al Pacino in ‘The Godfather’ – Here’s Why It Made Sense

Kanish Parihar by Kanish Parihar
March 22, 2025
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Los Angeles, March 22, 2025 – A surprising revelation about The Godfather has resurfaced, highlighting the pay gap between its lead actors during the film’s production in 1972. Richard Castellano, who portrayed the loyal Corleone family capo Peter Clemenza, was paid more than Al Pacino, the film’s star who played Michael Corleone. While Pacino became a global icon thanks to the trilogy, at the time of filming, he was a relatively unknown actor, whereas Castellano was a recognizable name with proven box-office appeal.

‘The Godfather’s Clemenza Actor Was Paid More Than Al Pacino, and It Actually Makes a Lot of Sense https://t.co/u0SOIcRRnT

— Collider (@Collider) March 22, 2025

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Castellano, born in Queens, New York, in 1933, had already earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in Lovers and Other Strangers (1970), making him a valuable asset for drawing audiences to The Godfather. His character, Clemenza, delivered one of the film’s most iconic lines—“Leave the gun; take the cannoli”—which he partially ad-libbed, cementing his place in cinematic history. Meanwhile, Pacino, despite his central role, was still building his career, having started with modest stage roles in the late 1960s.

The salary difference reflects the era’s Hollywood dynamics, where established names often commanded higher pay to ensure a film’s commercial success. However, Castellano’s journey with the franchise ended after the first film. He did not return for The Godfather Part II due to reported creative and financial disagreements with director Francis Ford Coppola. Castellano allegedly opposed early script drafts that had Clemenza testifying against the Corleones, leading to his exit. Coppola, however, cited other disputes as the reason for the actor’s absence, and Clemenza was killed off-screen between the first and second films.

This behind-the-scenes story underscores the unpredictable nature of stardom. While Castellano was the bigger name in 1972, Pacino’s career soared, making him a legend, while Castellano’s legacy remains tied to his memorable role in the classic film.

 

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