Born in 1935, John Casal was an artist. After the first part of his career, marked by his performances in the theater (where he was friends with some Al Pacino), the actor noticed the director of Casting Fred Ross. In 1972, the latter offered Francis Ford Copola, who met him to discuss the role of Fedo Corleone in Godfather.
Thunderstorm
He was impressed with the talents of John Kazal, so the director offers him the role of Michael’s great brother, Aliya Al Pacino. The clumsy and not -so -confident, the character is perfect by the actor. John Casal glorifies after the godfather and his 3 Oscars phenomenal success, including the best film.
Cazale’s authenticity of film viewers and Fredo, fragile and vulnerable, constantly celebrates souls. At the age of 37, from his first role in the cinema, the artist hit a big blow! Starting her career with a great screen godfather is still a privilege that not everyone is given. However, John Casal did not stop here …
Francis Ford Coppola, who realized the actor’s genius, does not want to run! Two years later, the filmmaker offers the role of Stan in his new film, a secret conversation. He performs a spinning specialist who stands with his colleague Harry Kul, who is performed by Jane Hakman. The film was still successful and palm d’uu or won the 1974 Cannes Festival.
Thus, John Casal adds to his hunting forum a second masterpiece. It continues with the 3rd excellent classics, renovating the role of Fredo in 1975. In 1975 at Godfather 2. The film is still a great success and has won 6 Oscars, including the best film, as well as the first opus. A year later, actress Al Pacino finds in another registry, police thriller in the afternoon of the dog.
Al Pacino and John Casal are no longer leaving each other
Directed by Sidney Lumetti, this story occurs in August 1972 in the afternoon. Armed and decided, they hope to take hands to take a chest full of money that can change the fate. At the same time, one of the criminals decides to give up, while Sonny and Sally (Al Pacino and John Kazel) are forcing employees to open a safe.
Surprisingly, he is almost empty. Shocked, two accomplices have no other choice to take their place, locked in with a police officer who is outside the bank. Without W, they trust their hostages to try to save their lives. Outside, curious and journalists shine around the building.
John Casal on the Dog afternoon
Again, John Casal plays a central role in a masterpiece of cinema, which will receive 5 Oscars in 1976. However, only Frank Person will leave the gold sculpture with the best original scenario. Its performance as a loser gangster, without nervous and scale, will be appointed to the Golden Globe for the best auxiliary role.
The last excellent classic
Finally, in 1977, John Kazal will shoot his latest feature film and no less important to travel to the end of hell, director Michael Cimino. Especially brought by Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep and Christopher Woken, the film is held in 1968.
The story was followed by Mike, Steven, Nick, Stan and Axel, workers working in Pennsylvania’s Burg de Clerton steel. They form a very connected group. In Clerton, heart stories are going well.
Stephen is married to Angela, though she is pregnant, and Nika Flirted with Linda, who seems to be worried about Mike. But this calmness was caught by the Vietnam War when Mike, Stephen and Nika are mobilized to fight. In 1979, at the end of hell, the trip won 5 Oscars, including the best film.
Thus, John Kazal will participate in 5 masterpieces in the history of the cinema, including 3 Oscars for the best film before dying on March 12, 1978 at the age of 42. While traveling at the end of hell, the actor was already weakened by bone cancer. The studio wanted to replace it, but Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep, his bride at the time, firmly opposed the decision.
In order for the studio to agree that it would continue with Cazale, the actor had to threaten to leave the team; As for Robert de Niro, he paid a guarantee of his friend and colleague that he could finish his scenes. Unfortunately, John Kazel did not have time to see the finished film. He died in March 1978, 7 months before traveling to Bout de L’ISA.
Timely heritage
“I have learned more from my job as an actor with John rather than someone else”Later he will convince his great friend Al Pacino. “He was the best actor I had ever worked with. He brought the unparalleled honesty and insecurity to the characters”It will add. For its part, Meryl Streep has noted a rare combination of humorous and intellect and its deep devotion to its art.
If John Casal left us prematurely, he left an important legacy and a unique fact in the history of cinema: 5 films, 5 masterpieces! So he said goodbye here, but he reached immortality through these five special benefits.
Source: Allocine
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