‘The Godfather’ Made Frank Sinatra so Mad, He Almost Fought the Author

By Aidan Kelley

Updated 10 hours ago

It's no secret that 'The Godfather' was initially contentious with some of Hollywood's Italian stars.

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Frank Sinatra had a grudge against The Godfather due to the character Johnny Fontane, who he felt was a commentary on his own career.
Johnny Fontane is a famous singer and the godson of Don Vito Corleone, the head of the Corleone crime family.
Fontane's character in The Godfather is believed to be based on Frank Sinatra, although the author denies it, and Sinatra confronted the author over it.