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Genre: Drama
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

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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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Details

Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 28, 2022
Network: Paramount+
Studio: DXD Films, The White Mountain Company

Time to finish

8 hrs

10 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Miles Teller

Albert S. 'Al' Ruddy

Matthew Goode

Robert Evans

Dan Fogler

Francis Ford Coppola

Burn Gorman

Charles Bluhdorn

Colin Hanks

Barry Lapidus

Giovanni Ribisi

Joe Colombo

Juno Temple

Bettye McCartt

SERIES

20221 Season8.0

Drama

TMDB8.0

Votes289

Your rating

Genre: Drama
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

About

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.

Where to watch

Region

Stream

Paramount Plus Premium

Paramount Plus Essential

Paramount Plus Apple TV channel

Paramount+ Amazon Channel

Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel

Free

Paramount Plus Essential

Buy

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Apr 28, 2022 · 1h 9m · ★ 7.2
A Seat at the Table
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.
E2 · Airs Apr 28, 2022 · 1h 0m · ★ 7.1
Warning Shots
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.
E3 · Airs Apr 28, 2022 · 59m · ★ 8.1
Fade In
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.
E4 · Airs May 5, 2022 · 1h 4m · ★ 8.0
The Right Shade of Yellow
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.
E5 · Airs May 12, 2022 · 52m · ★ 8.1
Kiss the Ring
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.
E6 · Airs May 19, 2022 · 52m · ★ 8.2
A Stand Up Guy
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.
E7 · Airs May 26, 2022 · 52m · ★ 8.6
Mr. Producer
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.
E8 · Airs Jun 2, 2022 · 54m · ★ 8.1
Crossing the Line
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.
E9 · Airs Jun 9, 2022 · 1h 10m · ★ 7.3
It’s Who We Are
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.
E10 · Airs Jun 16, 2022 · 1h 0m · ★ 8.2
Brains and Balls
“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.