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“The greatest movie almost never made.”
Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo.
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1.A Seat at the Table
7.128-04-202269mAfter ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, “The Godfather” for Paramount Pictures. Joe...
2.Warning Shots
7.028-04-202260mWith Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition to “The Godfather” including Frank Sinatra, LA...
3.Fade In
8.128-04-202259mPressure mounts for the scripts’ delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdor...
4.The Right Shade of Yellow
8.105-05-202264mWith Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in “The Godfather,” Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaini...
5.Kiss the Ring
8.112-05-202252mRuddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise betwee...
6.A Stand Up Guy
8.219-05-202252mRuddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due t...
7.Mr. Producer
8.626-05-202252mDissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola's and Pacino’s jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questio...
8.Crossing the Line
8.102-06-202254mIn the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens “The Godfather’s” production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily....
9.It’s Who We Are
7.209-06-202270mAs the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track. Post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola’s vi...
10.Brains and Balls
8.216-06-202260m“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
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