Iconic Movie Moments That Became Better With Famous Lines Not In The Script

‘Take the Cannoli’

In the classic movie “The Godfather,” there’s a moment after a character named Paulie Gatto gets killed. Peter Clemenza, played by Richard Castellano, was supposed to say, “Leave the gun,” according to the script. But Castellano added something extra on the spot, saying, “Take the cannoli.”

Director Francis Ford Coppola liked it so much that he kept it in the movie. It’s a great example of how a small, unscripted addition can turn into a famous and memorable part of a film. Castellano’s improvisation gave a delicious twist to the scene and is now well-loved by fans of the movie.