James Caan, an American actor best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, has died at the age of 82.

His legacy includes films like

El Dorado

, opposite John Wayne,

A Bridge Too Far, Misery, Dick Tracy, Las Vegas

and, now in a supporting role,

Dogville

.

Caan led a career and a life very typical of his time, with moments of euphoria and self-destruction.

His life and his work are symbols of the cinema of the 70s,

the penultimate golden age of Hollywood

.

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