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Who initially turned down the role that Strasberg played in "The Godfather Part II"?

  • Elia Kazan

  • Jack Nicholson

  • Dustin Hoffman

  • Warren Beatty

Answer

The answer is Elia Kazan. Strasberg's role in "The Godfather Part II" was initially offered to Kazan, who turned it down. Kazan, a renowned director and actor, had a controversial past due to his cooperation with the House Un-American Activities Committee during the McCarthy era. This association potentially posed difficulties for a project of the scale and prominence of "The Godfather Part II," influencing Kazan's decision to decline the role.
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