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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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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Episode 1
A Seat at the Table
1h 9m7.2 / 10
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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Directed by Dexter FletcherWritten by Michael TolkinGuest stars Lola Glaudini, Billy Magnussen, Derek Richardson, Victoria Garcia-Kelleher, Kyle S. More, Sal Landi, Marcelo Tubert, Matthew Salvatore Furfaro
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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Directed by Dexter FletcherWritten by Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif, Kevin J. Hynes, Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif, Nikki ToscanoGuest stars Michael Landes, Ross McCall, Kirk Acevedo, Louis Mandylor, Nathan Peterson, Ron Roggé, Ted Monte, Corrin Evans
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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Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Michael Tolkin, Mona Mira, Russell Rothberg, Leslie GreifGuest stars Mimi Gianopulos, Patrick Labyorteaux, Johnno Wilson, Corey Landis, Nora Arnezeder, Joe Marinelli, James Madio, Danny Nucci
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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Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif, Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif, Nikki ToscanoGuest stars Nora Arnezeder, Joe Marinelli, Duncan Bravo, Mark Atteberry, Justin Chambers, James Madio, Danny Nucci, Stephanie Koenig
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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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif, Michael TolkinGuest stars Justin Chambers, James Madio, Danny Nucci, Stephanie Koenig, Emil Beheshti, Charlie Heydt, Brian S. Carpenter, Dawn Joyal
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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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Nikki ToscanoGuest stars Frank John Hughes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Michael Gandolfini, Turhan Troy Caylak, Maya Butler, Aaron Alonso, Anthony Gruppuso, Andrew Pickwood
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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Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Kevin J. HynesGuest stars Justin Chambers, Paul McCrane, Geoffrey Arend, Aimee Carrero, Derek Magyar, Max Bennett, John Mariano, Lynn Adrianna
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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Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Russell RothbergGuest stars Justin Chambers, Anthony Skordi, Michael Rispoli, Joseph Russo, Derrick Baskin, Matthew Gottlieb, Branden Williams, Zack Schor
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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Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Nikki Toscano, Mona MiraGuest stars Jake Cannavale, Lou Ferrigno, Eric Balfour, T.J. Thyne, Vito D'Ambrosio, Juan Antonio Bolivar, Jonathan Biver, Joseph Vassallo
“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
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Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Michael Tolkin, Nikki Toscano, Russell RothbergGuest stars Meredith Garretson, Patrick Gallo, Annie Funke, Brandon Sklenar, Josh Zuckerman, Erin Coker, Charlie Farrell, Jean-Christophe Febbrari
Michael Tolkin, Nikki Toscano, Russell Rothberg, Mona Mira, Leslie Greif, Kevin J. Hynes, Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif, Nikki Toscano, Kevin J. Hynes, Michael Tolkin, Leslie Greif
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
10
Original language
English
Networks & production
Paramount+United States
DXD FilmsUnited Kingdom
The White Mountain CompanyUnited States
Black Mass ProductionsUnited States
Paramount Television StudiosUnited States
Themes
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