Tom Hagen and GFIII

First of this is my first post and this board is awesome. Good to be around so many people like myself. My question is, what are the reasons behind Tom Hagen being "Dead" in GFIII why wasn't he in the movie. Is this just how FFC and MP wanted it or did Robert Duvall have something to do with it?


-KC

It is rumored that Duvall wanted as much money as Pacino and Paramount wouldn't pay his salary so Duvall wasn't in Part III.

The explanation is that Hagan "didn't live to see his son [Andrew] ordrained as a priest."

I think that is the only mention of Tom's death.

It's also interesting that Michael is still refering to Tom as a great lawyer and not as a brother or member of the family. Despite Michael's epiphany in GFIII, apparently he still harbors some animosity toward Tom.

Good point.

I heard Duvall talk about not being in GF3... he expained that he knew he wasnt as big a star as Pacino... "at least give me half of what you are giving Al" - he said something to that effect... I guess they really low balled him.... more money for the Vineyard LOL

I have always heard it was about the money, but it is interesting that Duvall went on to finance his own Indie movie about the corrupt preacher. and also appeared for free in Sling Blade in which he had made an investment.

Interesting how?

GF3 was all about money... Tom wanted his cut. Why take the hit and make less? half of Pacino's salary or close to it would have been fair... I bet Coppola regrets it

YOU'RE OUT TOM! LOL

Interesting that Duvall obviously had a price to sell out.

I'm sorry, but doesn't Michael say "my brother Tom Hagen's son, Andrew" to the Archbishop?

Also, here's what wikipedia reports:



How would the story play out, given the film's story? I'm intrigued...