'The Godfather' turns 50: Why Frank Sinatra loathed the book and told Mario Puzo to 'choke' - USA TODAY

As "The Godfather" marks its 50th anniversary, here's the story behind why Frank Sinatra voiced displeasure with Mario Puzo's book and upcoming movie.

"The Godfather" holds a revered position in film history with the Corleone crime family saga – starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan – perched at No. 2 on the American Film Institute's lis… [+4707 chars]

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