The Godfather Star is a term used to refer to the three main actors in the 1972 classic film The Godfather. Marlon Brando, who played the role of Don Vito Corleone, was a six-letter solution to the crossword. James Caan, who played the role of Santino Corleone, was a four-letter solution to the crossword. Al Pacino, who played the role of Michael Corleone, was an eight-letter solution to the crossword. All three actors are widely regarded as some of the greatest actors of all time and their performances in The Godfather are considered to be some of the best in cinematic history.