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The Godfather Saga

Original title: The Godfather: A Novel for Television
  • TV Mini Series
  • 19771977
  • 7h 14m
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The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
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The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.
IMDb RATING
9.5/10
5.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,890
40
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • Robert Duvall
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    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • Robert Duvall
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    • 7User reviews
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    Robert De Niro in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
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    Robert De Niro in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Gastone Moschin in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Gastone Moschin in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Gastone Moschin in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Robert De Niro in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Robert De Niro in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Robert De Niro in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
    Robert De Niro in The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Don Vito Corleoneas Don Vito Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Don Michael Corleoneas Don Michael Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Tom Hagenas Tom Hagen
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Sonny Corleoneas Sonny Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Richard S. Castellano
    Richard S. Castellano
    • Peter Clemenzaas Peter Clemenza
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Kay Adams Corleoneas Kay Adams Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Young Vito Corleoneas Young Vito Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Connie Corleone Rizzias Connie Corleone Rizzi
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden
    • Capt. McCluskeyas Capt. McCluskey
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    John Marley
    John Marley
    • Jack Woltzas Jack Woltz
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Richard Conte
    Richard Conte
    • Don Emilio Barzinias Don Emilio Barzini
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Lee Strasberg
    Lee Strasberg
    • Hyman Rothas Hyman Roth
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    John Cazale
    John Cazale
    • Fredo Corleoneas Fredo Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Morgana King
    Morgana King
    • Mama Corleoneas Mama Corleone
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Tere Livrano
    • Theresa Hagenas Theresa Hagen
    4 episodes4 eps • 1977
    Tom Rosqui
    Tom Rosqui
    • Rocco Lamponeas Rocco Lampone
    3 episodes3 eps • 1977
    Al Martino
    Al Martino
    • Johnny Fontaneas Johnny Fontane
    3 episodes3 eps • 1977
    Julie Gregg
    Julie Gregg
    • Sandra Corleoneas Sandra Corleone
    3 episodes3 eps • 1977
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    Storyline

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    The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.
    • mafia
    • tv mini series
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The Godfather - as you've never seen it!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Director Francis Ford Coppola agreed to re-edit The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather: Part II (1974) into one, in order to raise money for his beleaguered production Apocalypse Now (1979).
    • Alternate versions
      A 1981 video release was titled The Godfather 1902-1959: The Complete Epic (in Japan it was titled The Godfather 1901-1959: The Epic). This version reportedly contains less additional scenes. In 1992, The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) was released. It features "The Godfather Saga" and The Godfather: Part III (1990) edited in chronological order with even more additional scenes.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Godfather (1972)

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    10/10
    The longest, yet best version of the story
    The Godfather saga is the combined version of The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part 2 (1974), recut into chronological order by director Coppola and Barry Malkin, with deleted scenes. This version contains a near 8-hour story from the rise of the Corleone empire to the corruption of Michael Corleone. The long length is daunting, but it feels less than half that. The smallest shots removed from the theatrical versions are beautifully restored and included. However, if you watch this version before watching the first two movies prior, you may not have a great time, as this "film" is a celebration of the films, and cannot be fully enjoyed if not deviously understood the meaning if the scenes.
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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Godfather: A Novel for Television
    • Production companies
      • American Zoetrope
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      7 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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