The Godfather's Soft Side
It's a common trope in movies and TV shows for villains to have a fondness for cats. Whether it's an evil genius plotting world domination or a notorious mafia boss like Don Vito Corleone, cats are often associated with bad guys. However, in the case of Marlon Brando's character in The Godfather, the cat on his lap was not part of the original script.
During filming, a stray cat wandered onto the set and jumped up onto Brando's lap as they were filming the scene. The cat was so well-behaved that they decided to keep the unplanned moment in the film. While the cat wasn't officially hired, it became an iconic part of the scene and added an extra layer of characterization to Brando's performance as the powerful mob boss.
