The making of "The Godfather" 

This movie never gets old, no matter how many times I've seen it.

Movies just don't get any better than this. Period.

It's a movie you can't refuse

This movie is a total masterpiece. Memorable lines and memorable acting from a fantastic cast!

Hard to believe he was only 29 when he directed this. The movie has so much tasteful depths, rhythm and style.

The subtle and underrated magic of the wedding scene cannot be explained well enough. It's one of the few scenes in cinema for me where I felt transported to a different world - everything about it was nailed brilliantly.

In any movie, there are a million ways that it can go wrong. Most movies miss by at least a dozen. This was as close to perfection as we are likely to see in a long time.

I remember watching Marlon Brando’s performance in the Godfather for the first time and it was the most mesmerizing movie experience I ever had. His acting should be gold standard for all actors.

If I happen to be surfing TV shows and come upon 'The Godfather,' I begin watching it. It's like a magnet. I have to purposely ignore it. Every scene, every line is classic.

Incredible that George Lucas once said, “We’re going broke.” Cut to 40 years later and George sells his company for $4 billion … then amazingly donates much of the money.

The way Coppola describes the chaotic filming of the Godfather reminds me of the way Steven Spielberg described his experience with Jaws. Both films were landmarks in their careers. Diamonds in the rough.

I remember when my dad brought this home from the video store (not blockbuster) - and seeing the FOUR VHS tapes - and thinking to myself oh man, this is going to be awfully long. I was 12. But within moments of the movie starting, I was hooked and the 2 hrs and 57 minutes went by in a blink. I watched it again the next day; and the day after that. Love this film SO much

I could never get tired of watching the GODFATHER. Best movie i ever seen the cast was spot on even the cat at the beginning was excellent.

Francis Ford Coppola a true cinematic genius.

The film still stands as an American Classic...I'm soo proud I have a family member that's part of that film...my uncle S. Neil Fujita designed the iconic letter design title and hand puppet artwork for the 1969 book...and later used for the film...Paramount wanted to change it with a different typeset..but Coppola was insistent to use the book artwork for the poster.....One of my high school English teachers was a classmate of Coppola's at UCLA Film School....

RIP James Caan. This was just FOUR MONTHS AGO. James still is in somewhat good spirits. Talia still looks fantastic. She has a major role in TWO of my fave movie series...........you know what the other is.............."ADRIAAAAAAN!!!!"

I still watch The Godfather once a week on a Tuesday night.

Hands down, the best movie ever made. It is flawless! We should kiss Cuppola's hand for giving us this treasure.

Coppola and Puzo created a masterpiece. Coppola is such a visionary.

RIP James Caan. To a classic that lives forever

In this age of animations and computer generated special effects, I’m going to sound like the old lady I am to say; They just can’t make movies like this anymore. The first time I saw the God Father, I was a very young girl and could barely understood English. The second time, I was a young woman. I look forward to watch the restored version next! This is a Masterpiece.

I lost count of how many times that I watch this movie. What a movie, what an arts!

Everything you need to learn about life is in that movie. A masterpiece....

I met Mr. Coppola once. Incredible intelligence shown through.

The Godfather: In the lexicon of American film it is unsurpassed. The lesson this morning listening to Francis Ford Coppola is don’t quit or get fired … just persevere… no matter what. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

i just recently found out talia shire was jason schwartzman’s mother and now today just found out she’s also the sister of francis ford coppola and she’s a huge part of two of the biggest movie franchises ever 🤯

I never get tired of watching TGF and part 2..... timeless classics.

It's heartwarming that even until today, James Caan and Thalia Shire still have that chemistry with each others. All the actors seemingly have chemistry until the end of The Godfather 3, they become family for real.

My favorite movie of all time! My favorite scene is when Michael sees Apollonia for the first time! I'm such a romantic!

It’s a shame that Marlon Brando distanced himself from the film for many years after it’s release. In 1997 for the 25th anniversary screening, Brando refused to show up unless paramount paid him 3 million dollars. The studio naturally told him to get lost and Brando of course didn’t come to the screening. Robert Duvall criticized him in the papers for doing that. Another hero of The Godfather who doesn’t any attention at all for its success is Producer Al Ruddy who got the ball rolling and managed to get Paramount to green light the film. He is also the one who managed to keep the mafia at bay when they tried to shut the picture down and manage to keep them happy by instead of using the word mafia, they would be called the family. He is the real unsung hero of this film. I can’t figure out why he wasn’t interviewed for this story.

The fact that Bob Fosse and not Francis Ford Coppola was awarded tje Best Director Oscar resonates the same way Citizen Kane was not recognized as 1941's Best Picture.

Sad to think that this Masterpiece broke every box office record when it came out…. but if it came out today it would likely go straight to streaming! Shows how different movie tastes are today,that’s for sure! Remains one of the greatest Movies ever made - perfect on every level. Fun fact - just to show the Oscars were silly even back then - Coppola did NOT win best Director. Neither Pacino Caan or Duvall won best supporting actor. It didn’t even win best MUSIC lol!

I know it's me being very selfish; but I hate seeing my heros like Caan, Duvall and Coppolla getting older and frail. I wish they could all live forever🥲

I was 13 the first time I saw the movie. I was underage and almost turned away. I still remember the experience like it was yesterday.

5:06 CBS really should have credited Walter Murch. He's still alive....they should have interviewed him. He created the sound design for that scene.

“The Godfather” really is one of the most classic movies of the 70s, and of all time. My favorite quotes: 1. “I’m gonna make him an offer he can refuse.” 2. "A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults." 3. “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” 4. “Never hate your enemies- it affects your judgement.” 5. “You talkin’ to me?” Well, save 5. for “Taxi Driver”. 😉

“We are the creatures of feelings “ … Oh… my God!!! Indeed such Amazing words point out what human made!!! 🥺🥺🥺🤭🤭🤭😑😬😬😬

I just read the fascinating book "Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli" about the making of the movie. Man oh man, what difficulties there were. Big name directors turned it down. The studio didn't like the actors, or it being a period drama (more expense), the music (too sparse). Similar mob movies had failed. When it was done, Coppola feared a flop so he immediately took another job. Instead it was a massive hit that saved Paramount Studios from going under and became an instant classic.

Confession:I’ve never seen The Godfather☹️😩or Star Wars, or Jaws... 🥺I was too young at the time but haven’t got around to watching all of these iconic films until recently. I’m just now watching Lawrence of Arabia 😱almost finished!!😜👌🙏❤️

The soundtrack is fabulous as well!!

THE NUMBER ONE MOTION PICTURE MOVIE OF ALL TIME THE WORLD AGREED THE GOAT

Best film ever made.

Greatest acting of all time. From Cuba 🇨🇺 with love.

I remember watching this for the first time as a fourth grader, with my dad. Even at that age, I knew it was beautiful.

4:51 Jimmy Caan. He died about four months after this interview. May he rest in peace. Just finished watching the mini-series "The Offer" on Paramount Plus. Its about the making of The Godfather, and the unbelievable challenges Coppola went through in trying to shoot this classic film. While not completely accurate and a little over the top, it is a WONDERFUL look at what it took to make this film. Damned good TV!

This was a truly excellent segment.

Love Coppola…… so full of wisdom and such a great filmmaker ❤

FFC was 29 year old when he made this masterpiece. Amazing...Compare it to the crap Hollywood makes today.

No matter how many times you see The Godfather, 1or 2 . It's always like your seeing it for the very first time .

Wow.. it's been 50 years! How time flies...

I will never forget the first time I watched this movie in 1982, I was 8. My father was on the couch explaining it to me. Rip dad

I was in 7th grade when The Godfather was released. My Italian-American dad took me and my cousin (his sister's daughter) to see it; he hadn't read the book and thought it would be a warm tale of an Italian-American family!??! He was mortified about exposing us to the sex and violence. When we came home, my mom asked, "How was the movie?" My dad said, "Oooohhh, I shouldn't have taken the girls to see that." As for my cousin, she loved the film and thought my dad was Best! Uncle! Ever! I still watch it whenever it's on TV, but The Godfather Part II resonates with me more; the flashbacks of young Vito Corleone make me think of my grandfather who sailed alone to this country when he was 16.

I remember seeing this 50 years ago when I was 20 years old. It has stayed with me as one of the greatest movies ever made. My mother even went to see it and she never went to the movies.

To me, 1 & 2 are perfect movies.

Fast forward to July 2022 Rest easy James Caan

The dialogue between the late actor John Cazale and Al Pacino in the movie where John is sitting on that armchair is something they should teach at the acting schools. You can feel the tension just by watching them.

So going to miss James Caan

James Caan was a legend. His playing Sonny was brilliant, as was his portrayal of Walter, Buddy’s dad.

Thank you, Mr. Coppola, for this beautiful masterpiece!

My favorite movie. I can watch it over and over again

In the town Savoca in Sicily is where they filmed the Italian scenes it was my grandfather’s birthplace. If you have the possibility to visit they have a large bronze statue honoring Coppola. The bar and the church remain exactly the same even after all these years.

I think what makes this movie great in my opinion is that you would think a mafia movie would be violent and would need violence to keep you engaged but what draws you in to the Godfather is that the story is so captivating and the performances are just stellar...It's just a unique piece of art..

Great guy. Once I sat in coffee shop in Boulder, looked to my left, and there was Coppola sitting in the table next to me. Talked to him shortly. Very nice and humble guy.

The Godfather Trilogy.... Phenomenal.Hands down.

One of the best soundtrack too.

Simply put: One of the greatest films ever made - by one of the greatest directors in film history. A movie for all time that will forever be studied, analyzed, and discussed in film schools worldwide - but not duplicated. There is only one Sistine Chapel.... There is only one Mona Lisa... There is only one Pieta... How lucky we are to have two Godfathers!

My favorite all.time movie the movie that solidified Francis Ford Coppola legacy as a director never get tired of watching it

Love James Caan R.I.P.🙏🏻

One of the greatest casts with greatest chemistry ever.👌🏻

I just watched this movie for the first time a few weeks ago. And I'm 31 years old. It took me so long to finally watch it, and I wish I watched it sooner. Such a masterpiece.

I will never tire of watching this movie franchise. The best Mob movies IMO.

'We are creatures of feelings'.. whoah!! Great Francis Coppola!! Mr. Coppola used to live here, in Buenos Aires, Argentina!!😀 Thank you so much for this!!😀 Best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!🇦🇷🇺🇸😀😀

04:51 - this just might be the last time that James Caan; who died a few days ago, appeared before a videocamera during an interview... RIP James Caan.

In fifty years people haven’t been able to make a better film.

"The Godfather" won Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay. You can be sure that no movie in the 2022 bunch will come close to this epic achievement. Coppola was right when he said that his movie would become the standard to judge other films by.

My Grandpa brought this on DVD when i was young. Didn't understand at first until 5 years i started to know why this movie was the best.

I read the book a few years before the movie was released and just loved it. What surprised me after I saw the movie [in my top 5] and reread the book, that the old axium of the book is better than the movie was not true. They compliment each other. I understood more of the movie when I reread it and when I did reread it I could picture the scenes in the movie as I read them and this increased my enjoyment of the book.

There's something I just can't explain, it's the magic of the movie that I never get tired of watching over hundred times or watch the making videos or any videos remotely connected to the locations where the movie was shot. Truly one of the master pieces of American cinema and probably one of its best productions ever. Every single character has literally lived the role and there's something in it for every generation to learn from it. 100 years on, I wish this magic never dies!

God Rest your Soul James Caan... And Thank all of you for staying true to your vision and creating this timeless crime family franchise.

Folks won't believe how many times i have watch rewatch..watch rewatch the opening scene of the God father....

When the Trilogy DVD set came out it was a good deal...two good movies and a coaster for your drink.

I've always considered Coppola to be one of the most intelligent film directors in history. His discussion here certainly affirms that early belief on my part. Similar to Spielberg, he has aged well enough to where his wisdom just flows out without any sense of it being forced. He has always been an excellent user of the technology available to him, so after watching this... it looks like I'll be hunting down my own copy of the 50th Anniversary Edition. Viewing this film has always affected me deeply, and I can't wait to see it with a little more light brought to the darker scenes. It might be as good as seeing it the first time in a theater. Not. ;--)

I don't watch many movies, but I'm a huge fan of Coppola's. Scenes from GFII were in my mind when I was in Naples, Italy. Scenes from Apocalypse Now were in my head when I was in villages in Southeast Asia. His scenes are so sensual and emotionally gripping that they stay with you for decades. Respect

Fredrick Ford Coppola’s masterpiece for all times 👍 Cheers from Colombo, Sri Lanka

Waited in line for who knows how long. At the end a standing ovation. I watch it again and again and still wow'd.

I re-read the book recently. It was an excellent example of “popular fiction” with plenty of obligatory “sex and violence”. What is remarkable about the movie is that by distilling it down to a saga about family and almost toxic adherence a certain type of “honor”, Puzo and Coppola created a far greater work of art that invites multi-dimensional interpretations. I thing Pacino’s performance as Michael is truly remarkable. He exudes a tragic loneliness that is only ameliorated in those few scenes with his father. Vito receives the warmth, love and respect as the patriarch and “founder”. Michael dutifully decides to finally be “with him” in that pivotal scene at the hospital and follow-up killing of Sollozzo but he is never the same. He eventually becomes more feared than loved. He loses his family. Pacino goes from innocent to menacing. Although I have never heard this said, I have at times felt that Michael was a metaphor for the generation of American men who came home victorious but deeply transformed during WW2. It was a generation that was modern and transformational for the country but whose sometimes overbearing affect and judgment led to a reactive rebellion by the next generation…the generation of Coppola and Lucas. By the early 1970s there WAS a palpable sense of loneliness in the generation of the “man in the grey flannel suit”…the “organization man”.

Best movie ( I think ) I can watch it over and over, and have.

Time just flew with this one. It still holds after all these years

James (Sonny) Caan just passed away yesterday.

The one thing I would’ve liked to of seen when they paid tribute to The Godfather on the Oscars the other night. It would’ve been great to see Robert Duvall, James Caan and Talia Shire on stage.

To think they wanted to fire Coppola during production. We would never have this masterpiece.

They failed to mention that Paramount Plus has a new series “The Offering”. It’s about the making of The Godfather. Previews look good. ❤️

It has been my favorite movie since I was 15 years old I love it I could watch it every day I sit down and watch all three Godfather movies on Thanksgiving Day every Thanksgiving! that’s how much it means to me that is how much I love this film there was never anything greater than The Godfather

By far, the best movie ever. A pure masterpiece.

With so many classic movies made in Hollywood over the decades you would think it would be tough to answer what’s the greatest one. But surprisingly it’s an easy one to answer, what a masterpiece.

They truly don’t make magnificent movies like The Godfather and Godfather Part 2 any more. Both are timeless masterpieces that I have watched many times and never get tired of them.

Between The Godfather and The Rocky franchise, Talia Shire worked steadily in Hollywood for over a decade.

This is the GREATEST Movie Ever period

I knew a guy in the 1970s who was an extra in the hundreds of guests at Connie's Wedding. He would tell everyone he met and he had it prominently mentioned in his obituary.😅😅😅

Lisa with the horses' head is beyond hilarious!