

The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
2008-06-03 · 30 min · ★ 7.2
On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we look back at the time and place of the film's conception and shooting.
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- Directors
- Kim Aubry
- Production companies
- ZAP Zoetrope Aubry Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Walter MurchSelf
George LucasSelf
Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
Peter BartSelf
Robert EvansSelf
William FriedkinSelf
Steven SpielbergSelf
John TurturroSelf
Richard BelzerSelf
Kimberly PeirceSelf
Trey ParkerSelf
David ChaseSelf
Joe MantegnaSelf
Alec BaldwinSelf
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