Robert Duvall Was the Most Underrated Figure in Crime Masterpiece ‘The Godfather’

Robert Duvall’s portrayal of Tom Hagen is widely considered his best work – a complex and subtle performance that helped launch him to greater fame after his roles in films like MASH and THX 1138*. Despite being a key figure in the Corleone family’s story, Hagen often gets overlooked compared to other characters. He was a vital, though often understated, member of the most morally ambiguous family in film history. Even as the Corleone empire fell apart, Hagen remained loyal, but he wasn’t afraid to speak his mind about what needed to be done.






