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Al Martino/Johnny Fontane and a lesson from the Godfather

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Al Martino, a singer and actor from South Philly who died Tuesday, is probably best known today for his role in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather.’ Playing Johnny Fontane, a character many consider to be modeled on Frank Sinatra, he comes to Don Corleone’s daughter’s wedding to perform and to ask a favor.

In this memorable scene from the 1972 film, Don Corleone (played by Marlon Brando) gives his singular bit of advice.

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-- Claire Noland

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