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The greatest movie almost never made.

Ended First aired 28/Apr/2022 United States English 1 season(s) 10 episode(s)
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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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Season 1 · Miniseries
10 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Apr/2022
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S1E9
It’s Who We Are
Air date: 09/Jun/2022 · Runtime: 70 min
Summary

As 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 vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move.

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As 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 vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move.

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S1E8
Crossing the Line
Air date: 02/Jun/2022 · Runtime: 54 min
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In 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. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize.

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In 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. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize.

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S1E7
Mr. Producer
Air date: 26/May/2022 · Runtime: 52 min
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Dissatisfied 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 questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.

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Dissatisfied 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 questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.

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S1E6
A Stand Up Guy
Air date: 19/May/2022 · Runtime: 52 min
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Ruddy 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 to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.

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Ruddy 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 to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.

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S1E5
Kiss the Ring
Air date: 12/May/2022 · Runtime: 52 min
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Ruddy 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 between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.

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Ruddy 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 between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.

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S1E4
The Right Shade of Yellow
Air date: 05/May/2022 · Runtime: 64 min
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With 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 gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.

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With 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 gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.

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S1E3
Fade In
Air date: 28/Apr/2022 · Runtime: 59 min
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Pressure 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 Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.

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Pressure 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 Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.

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S1E2
Warning Shots
Air date: 28/Apr/2022 · Runtime: 60 min
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With 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 Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.

Summary

With 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 Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.

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S1E1
A Seat at the Table
Air date: 28/Apr/2022 · Runtime: 69 min
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After 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 Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.

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After 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 Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.

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Miles Teller
Miles Teller
Albert S. 'Al' Ruddy
Matthew Goode
Matthew Goode
Robert Evans
Dan Fogler
Dan Fogler
Francis Ford Coppola
Burn Gorman
Burn Gorman
Charles Bluhdorn
Colin Hanks
Colin Hanks
Barry Lapidus
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni Ribisi
Joe Colombo
Juno Temple
Juno Temple
Bettye McCartt
Lola Glaudini
Lola Glaudini
Candida Donadio
Billy Magnussen
Billy Magnussen
Robert Redford
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Derek Richardson
Mitch Kaufman
Victoria Garcia-Kelleher
Victoria Garcia-Kelleher
Erika Puzo
Kyle S. More
Kyle S. More
Bernie Fein
Sal Landi
Sal Landi
Joe Bonnano
Marcelo Tubert
Marcelo Tubert
Dominic Magnolia
Matthew Salvatore Furfaro
Matthew Salvatore Furfaro
Anthony / Punk
Jake Regal
Jake Regal
Arthur Hiller
Steven Pritchard
Steven Pritchard
Ted
Joseph Winford Warren
Joseph Winford Warren
Dave

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Adam Arkin
Adam Arkin
Director
Colin Bucksey
Colin Bucksey
Director
Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Director, Executive Producer
Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Gwyneth Horder-Payton
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Jim Small
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John Papsidera
John Papsidera
Casting
Albert S. Ruddy
Albert S. Ruddy
Executive Producer
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Leslie Greif
Executive Producer, Writer
Michael Tolkin
Michael Tolkin
Executive Producer, Writer
Miles Teller
Miles Teller
Executive Producer
Nikki Toscano
Nikki Toscano
Executive Producer, Writer
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Isabella Summers
Original Music Composer

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