Di Nero stirring his coffee for an eternity was improvised. An unimpressed Leone asked him "what are you doing" and DI Nero replied "sorry it's just something I would of expected to have seen in one of your spaghetti westerns" and Leone gave a huge smile while proudly agreeing with him. They had a great relationship, they were always trying to outwit and impress each other. Di Nero in preparation for his role requested to meet Myer lansky who said a big no. James Hayden rising star smack overdose before the films release very sad. He was close friends with Pacino.