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The greatest movie almost never made.

8.0(266)
First Aired:April 28, 2022
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:10
Status:Ended

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.

Cast

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

Seasons

A Seat at the Table

E1A Seat at the Table

69m7.2

Apr 28, 2022

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.

Warning Shots

E2Warning Shots

60m7.1

Apr 28, 2022

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.

Fade In

E3Fade In

59m8.1

Apr 28, 2022

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.

The Right Shade of Yellow

E4The Right Shade of Yellow

64m8.1

May 5, 2022

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.

Kiss the Ring

E5Kiss the Ring

52m8.1

May 12, 2022

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.

A Stand Up Guy

E6A Stand Up Guy

52m8.2

May 19, 2022

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.

Mr. Producer

E7Mr. Producer

52m8.6

May 26, 2022

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.

Crossing the Line

E8Crossing the Line

54m8.1

Jun 2, 2022

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.

It’s Who We Are

E9It’s Who We Are

70m7.2

Jun 9, 2022

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.

Brains and Balls

E10Brains and Balls

60m8.2

Jun 16, 2022

“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.

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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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