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The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
Genres
Documentary
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
30 min
Release Date
2008-06-03
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
6.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Walter Murch
Self
George Lucas
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Peter Bart
Self
Mick LaSalle
Self
Robert Evans
Self
William Friedkin
Self
Steven Spielberg
Self
John Turturro
Self
Richard Belzer
Self
Kimberly Peirce
Self
Trey Parker
Self
David Chase
Self
Joe Mantegna
Self
Alec Baldwin
Self
Kenneth Turan
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
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