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Veronica Wells
Robert De Niro could have been Sal
Spike Lee approached De Niro about playing the role of Sal, the pizzeria owner, but De Niro, being the superstar he is, had already committed to another project and was unable to star in the film. As much of a genius as De Niro is, this movie was going to be a gem, a classic whether he decided to lend his talents to the film or not.
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