The Offer

The Making of ‘The Godfather’

Phil Rossi
Cinemania

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Paramount+TV

In March of 2022, The Godfather turned 50. Special screenings with a limited theatrical re-release marked the milestone. Interviews, panels, and a great behind-the-scenes book depicting the wire-to-wire process of Mario Puzo’s bestseller to Francis Ford Coppola’s groundbreaking movie.

Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli, is a riveting read for Godfather aficionados and movie fans alike. Revisiting the myths, legends, and rumors of the silver screen and cultural classic.

‘The Offer’

A 10-part miniseries depicting the story of Al Ruddy, a Hollywood producer who is mentored by the great and legendary Bob Evans. Ruddy’s story is captivating enough, with the mileage to cover the allotted episodes.

Like any good protagonist and their journey, the audience is brought along for the ride, learning as we go. Sharing the ups and downs while rooting for Ruddy to succeed and show those know-it-all Hollywood big shots, Evans included.

After co-creating the landmark TV series, Hogan’s Heroes, Ruddy leaps from television to movies. Industry Big Whigs scoff at Ruddy’s ambition, chutzpa, and naivety. Except for Bob Evans, giving Ruddy a shot to prove himself.

Enter, The Godfather. Evans, the head of Paramount Pictures, handed the troubled…

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