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The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
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The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't

2008 • 30 min • ★ 7.2 (5) • Released
Documentary

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.

Original title
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Keywords 3
filmmaking godfather italian american
Cast 15
Walter Murch

Walter Murch

Self

George Lucas

George Lucas

Self

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Self

Peter Bart

Peter Bart

Self

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

Self

William Friedkin

William Friedkin

Self

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self

John Turturro

John Turturro

Self

Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer

Self

Kimberly Peirce

Kimberly Peirce

Self

Trey Parker

Trey Parker

Self

David Chase

David Chase

Self

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Self

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Self

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Crew 2
Kim Aubry

Kim Aubry

Director

Kim Aubry

Kim Aubry

Producer

Gallery 5
Videos 1
US Release Dates 1

Jun 3, 2008

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