Godfather actor Gianni Russo talks about James Caan

GIANNI RUSSO, WHO PLAYED CARLO RIZZI IN "THE GODFATHER," CLAIMED THAT HE HAD NO CONTACT WITH JAMES CAAN

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after filming ended, or even before that, until the late actor asked for a part in one of his films.

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The Little Italy native claimed that when casting for the 1999 football

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"Any Given Sunday," he received a call from Caan's agency.

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"He said, 'You know, Jimmy would be great in this movie,'" Russo, 78, said of the Al Pacino-led film. He is a huge sports fan."

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"I said, 'Do you think I would hire James Caan?'" Russo responded.

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Russo responded. I'd never cast Jimmy Caan in anything.' He was so rude to me."

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Russo claims that Caan, who played Sonny Corleone, the character's brother-in-law,

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