THE GODFATHER - Commentary by Francis Ford Coppola

How did I NOT know that Abe Vigoda was discovered through an "open casting process" on this film? Prior to the Godfather, he was a virtual unknown, with no agent. Amazing!

Fascinating.

It was tessio who knew about the toilent with the chain. Not Clemenza like Francis said lol

what happened to the horse after he says 'cut'? returned to alpo?

on another one i heard francis say the first thing filmed was Duval with the sled-----

it's 'leave the gun, take the canolli', not 'drop the gun bring the canolli --francis is getting old

Extremely interesting to hear about all the ins and outs of making a masterpiece.

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Dude, you are a master director, but you managed to make this video a bit boring! Best of luck!

I wish we can get this commentary for parts 2 and 3. Anyone know if it exist?

An invaluable document for all aspiring filmmakers.

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing it.

There was was very little Bob Evans was right about with this movie. He was a putz.

Isn't the length of the movie 2.55 hours, but this is 2.10?

Simply the greatest movies of all time... Nothing comes close...

Carmine Ford Coppola (father) a daun(dan) in the mafia in the city of Carlo. Italy. Explains why the movie is accurate to a large degree. Movies such as these are funded by secret societies and orders. These movies are there to show you who runs things and what the future (their dystopia) holds for the world. Well, many of us know and it will all fall short...

Poor Francis, what a horrible, stressful ordeal he endured in making this brilliant film, (incredible that he went on and made the sequel after that, the greatest in Hollywood history). In listening to his story, there wasn't one suggestion the studio made that would have worked, ( what assholes Bob Evans and the others at Paramount were). It also speaks to how much Francis put of his own personal life and family into the making of The Godfather. It is without question a great and truly iconic film.

Formality of the courtship was arranged...... Formality is something you have to do, something that is traditional or a rule but MEANINGLESS

There is something regal when Michael speaks in English language.....almost like his a prince, but REALLY now you know that real reason Michael spoke in English was because Pacino could not memorize Italian language......LOL.
IN otherwords....this is no prince speaking...

Well duh..

It did serve dramatic purpose.....it convinced Vitelli to allow Michael to come into his house....... Vitelli was a scumbag seeking to financially exploit Michael. Apollonia was no different.
He made her an offer which she goldigger she was couldn't refuse ....

He chased Apollonia in the middle of the mafia war, conned her into marrying him at the hight of the danger and killed her with the wedding.......

you are boring this is boring snore

you're so modest schmuck boychik

This movie along with part II are such masterpieces. I happened upon this the other night, and it’s still so compelling that I could not stop watching. I returned last night to watch part II. Boy, was Bob Evans ever wrong about the music. I can’t stop humming it or get it out of my head for the last 24 hours plus. Good thing FFC did this movie his way - 52 years later and still watching. Cent’ anni!

Thanks for the video upload 🎉❤

Thank you for this. I had a DVD once with this dialogue, but at long last lost. Cheers from Canada.

Best movie ever.

What’s the craziest to me about this entire process of filmmaking is the sheer amount of major changes that the company and heads of operation wanted to make and how Francis stood by all of his work and preferences. Coppolas unmoving nature on his creative choices drove this masterpiece and I think that’s so important.

What incredible stories told by the man himself Mr Coppola.
You had a lot of courage to stick with it and complete this masterpiece.

In the top 3 most overrated films ever

This is a great commentary can't wait until you post part 2👍

Fantastic overview of a fantastic movie. Coppola is amazing.🌹🌹🌹

What happened to your old channel? I remember there were more commentaries.