Puzo
Americannoun
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In 1984, Mario Puzo published "The Sicilian", which is not a sequel to "The Godfather," but a standalone narrative about the Sicilian hero Salvatore Giuliano.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Mario Puzo, on whose novel the movie was based, created the iconic three brothers of the film—fiery Sonny, cool and methodical Michael, incapable Fredo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
The scale on which Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo have told their tale is epic, spanning six decades in three generations, with a glimpse of the fourth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023
Adds Patrick Gallo, who plays Puzo: “if you love the film, you’re not going to believe the kinds of things that went into making it.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2022
Mario Puzo, the author of “The Godfather,” died in 1999.
From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2021
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