John Cazale: Actor who appeared in 5 films in 7 years, all nominated for Best Picture Oscar: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather pt II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter, 3 of which won. In 1977, diagnosed with lung cancer, he chose to complete The Deer Hunter, dying shortly after. : r/wikipedia Skip to main content

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John Cazale: Actor who appeared in 5 films in 7 years, all nominated for Best Picture Oscar: The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather pt II, Dog Day Afternoon, and The Deer Hunter, 3 of which won. In 1977, diagnosed with lung cancer, he chose to complete The Deer Hunter, dying shortly after.

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u/tpsmc avatar

I read this as:

The Godfather pt II "Dog Day Afternoon"

Ah yes, the Godfather the sequel where Michael robs a bank so Diane Keaton can have a sex change

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u/Regginator12 avatar

Rip fredo

I know it was you Fredo, you broke my heart

u/Chopper-42 avatar

Wait till you find out who his girlfriend was during that time.

A certain costar of hers taunted her about this death in order to get a reaction out of her in Kramer vs Kramer. So I've read.

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Fredo was stupid and weak!