The Godfather Special: Conversation With Al Ruddy: Oscar Winning Producer

The Godfather Special: Conversation With Al Ruddy: Oscar Winning Producer | Retrospective

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Welcome to movie talk, a show about the people who create the movies and those who star in them.
This is the Godfather special episode with Al Ruddy.
In 1972 Clint Eastwood presented Al Ruddy with his oscar for producing the Godfather.
Movie Talk: Hollywood legend, Peter Bart & British film critic, broadcaster and chairman of the London Film Critics' Circle, Jason Solomons interview the finest actors & directors on and off the screen.
From Movie Talk GodFather Special (aired 2009)
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@michaellalli7693 2 жыл бұрын

The series The Offer is absolutely fascinating, the show depicts how difficult it was making The Godfather. It’s a miracle it was completed. The miracle was Al Ruddy and Francis Ford Coppola

@johnmontag 2 жыл бұрын

But sadly, who has paramount plus?

@JB19504 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnmontag $5 for a month. 5$ to see this great show is a small price to pay. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

@TheStikapos 2 жыл бұрын

I think the show is wonderful. So well done.

@vanmoody 2 жыл бұрын

It really was difficult. You had the mob,politicians, and the industry against the making of the movie in the way Ruddy and Coppola wanted.

@philwilliams8328 2 жыл бұрын

@@JB19504 Agreed, and exactly what I did just to see "The Offer".

@twokingz04 2 жыл бұрын

Watched "The Offer" series several times. Loved it. As soon as the last episode finishes you're wanting to see The Godfather immediately.

@b.snow-fotomkr6132 2 жыл бұрын

Which is exactly what I did...LOL

@twokingz04 Жыл бұрын

@@b.snow-fotomkr6132 it got you too huh? Lol. It's a great series. 🙂🙂

@melanietrentacosta7053 Жыл бұрын

I've seen The Godfather more times than I can count. I'm on episode 3 of The Offer and already know that I'll be watching The Godfather, again, after I've seen the last episode.

@janwilliammejer7511 Жыл бұрын

After the series I watched The Godfather 1 and 2 and then I watched The Offer again :)

@vinnysurfo Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I did but I watched Coppola's cut

@kathyogden3549 2 жыл бұрын

I hated that The Offer had to end. Amazing in every way! I think I've seen each Godfather at least 20 times and probably will watch them another 20! Same with The Offer, will watch over and over!

@marcoskolioulis3522 2 жыл бұрын

Why they told the whole story

@dbreiden83080 Жыл бұрын

Kind of the opposite for me. I had never seen the Godfather. But I was interested in some of the cast in this series so I watched it. Overall loved the series, watch the Godfather after it. The series was better. Godfather was good but kind of overrated in my opinion.

@mrmagoozle Жыл бұрын

They need to to the heart of darkness now; a filmmakers apocalypse.

@AdamsBrew78 Жыл бұрын

@@marcoskolioulis3522 no they didn’t. They still have the rest of the trilogy to cover. ;)

@AdamsBrew78 Жыл бұрын

@@mrmagoozle Apocalypse Now .. that’ll definitely be a fascinating series.

@mikesbookreviews Жыл бұрын

The Offer is indeed a spectacular series. Even if you haven't seen The Godfather, it's an amazing peak behind the curtain of the filmmaking process in the late 60's, early 70's. Watch it immediately.

@indiesindie1984 2 жыл бұрын

Watching "The Offer" just made me fall in love with "The Godfather" movies all over again! Such an excellent adaptation and beautiful filmmaking at it's ultimate best! Unbelievable torment the filmmakers went through just to get it done!

@flightofthebumblebee9529 Жыл бұрын

You should read about the making of Coppola's other masterpiece, Apocalypse Now. Wow.

@gilgilss Жыл бұрын

IS THIS MAN 92 YEARS OLD????? HE LOOKS 70 YEARS!!!

@benrosn8154 8 ай бұрын

The offer was really amazing and showing how important Al Ruddy was the process of making the Godfather

@beejayinesay Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Al Ruddy, for sticking to your guns and producing an absolute masterpiece. I'm a richer human being because of you. I'm going to revisit your other movies as well. You deserve a standing ovation!

@JRPLawyeress1 2 жыл бұрын

Loved The Offer. Hated to see it end.

@sharoninglima1217 2 жыл бұрын

Best movie/cast ever. Thanks Al Ruddy for this fabulous talk and insight!

@elevenb1933 Жыл бұрын

The Offer was great. I highly recommend it. Like most people I love and have watched The Godfather a ton of times. The Offer gives a nice version of the events. The Al Ruddy character is well acted by Miles Teller. He is terrific.

@gavomorg762 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching "The Offer"🔥Absolutely brilliant. The story,the acting right down to the casting was all incredible especially Matthew Goode as Bob Evans and Juno Temple as Betty .1st class .Just cant believe all the hassle that came with making the picture. Its mad to think how many times this film was nearly a no no and the fact they nearly had to cut out Michaels time in Scilly 🙈

@geromelegnome5446 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished it!!! Unreal. Matthew Goode knocked it out of the park!!!

@hortensia3384 2 ай бұрын

J ai vu 50 fois et plus la trilogie du parrain, je suis française et je voudrais voir The offer mais où trouver la série ❓❓❓

@crazywomancreek1 2 жыл бұрын

The Offer is just as good as the Godfather! I’m glad that they made a show about it. Absolutely fantastic!

@dolphy1978 2 жыл бұрын

"Just as good as the Godfather"? What the hell is wrong with you?

@crazywomancreek1 2 жыл бұрын

@@dolphy1978 I’m taking about THE STORY TELLING

@jackdempsey9644 2 жыл бұрын

It’s good, but as good as The GF? 😂 😂 yeah right

@crazywomancreek1 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackdempsey9644 read the reply. I’m talking about Al Ruddy’s story of what they went through!

@flightofthebumblebee9529 Жыл бұрын

It's not better than the Godfather but I absolutely loved the Offer and it was a love letter to the film. It was like Mad Men and Boardwalk Empire meets Entourage.

@contemposuits1983 Жыл бұрын

The making of the Godfather is just as amazing as the movie itself. It is astounding that it got made at all.

@AzimuthTao Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest films of all time. Just saw a great interview with Robert Evans. It's amazing to see what transpired to get this masterpiece made. Fortunately for the world, everything fell into place the right way.

@Honeysunshine70 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished the offer it was so good so I’m watching everything that has something to do with The Godfather thank you ruddy for fighting to make this picture!

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

What do you think of Gianni Russo's claims that he got the movie made?

@johns5263 2 жыл бұрын

sonny would still be alive if he had ezpass

@SumTingWong1482 2 жыл бұрын

Too soon….too soon

@zq9m3xh8 2 жыл бұрын

Turns out, Sonny died from lead poisoning.

@TTM9691 2 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC interview. Just when I thought I knew everything about this film, this really put us in the producer's chair. THANK YOU! From beginning to the very end, fantastic interview.

@derick-smith 2 жыл бұрын

So, just when you thought you knew everything... they pulled you back in??

@fabriziocarota3694 Жыл бұрын

The Offer is a masterpiece. A labour of love. I cried during the scene when the gangsters are watching The Godfather.

@VtRD Жыл бұрын

Want to see that series.

@fabriziocarota3694 Жыл бұрын

@@VtRD you won't regret it

@flightofthebumblebee9529 Жыл бұрын

I watched it over the weekend and it was incredible.

@cheryla351 Жыл бұрын

I just got done watching THE OFFER....it was amazing...didn't realize all the problems there were with making the movie...sounds like AL Ruddy was very good at his job....I saw the movie back in 1972....I was blown away...has read the book before....

@massefromla2554 Жыл бұрын

I never forget ‘ The Godfather’ , a masterpiece of all times ..

@gailstewart612 Жыл бұрын

"The Offer" was so well done and what a riveting story-- Thank you Al Ruddy!

@jackreed7287 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved The Offer. So entertaining.

@flightofthebumblebee9529 Жыл бұрын

The Offer was awesome and I love how they went the Saving Mr. Banks route and made the fictional story of Godfather merge with the real life story. Probably 40% of the Offer is exaggerated but it was still awesome.

@montanasxm 2 жыл бұрын

I am here after watching The Offer and of course I had to watch the Godfather for the 100 times again. I even appreciate the movie so much more after all the bs these guys went through.👏👏👏👏

@JrJVintage1956 2 жыл бұрын

I admire Albert S Ruddy so much..... the longest yard and Million Dollar Baby were both projects he championed against all odds! Ruddy also created Hogan's Heroes and was the man behind Walker Texas Ranger besides the Cannonball Run movies etc.... a real no nonsense man with great ideas and cajones of steel!

@robbyrdog 2 жыл бұрын

The Adam Sandler longest yard?

@ericsalles1424 2 жыл бұрын

@@robbyrdog No, unfortunately the Sandler project is a re-make of the original film which starred Burt Reynolds. Check it out to compare.

@robbyrdog 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericsalles1424 I just finished last episode of “The Offer” and they talked about it. Such a great story and series!

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

Hogan;s Heroes, Walker, and Cannonball Run? Mediocre shows at best.

@Stumme-40203 Жыл бұрын

@@ericsalles1424 heh, that’s not his name.

@TheNimaldez 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting conversation!Congratulations and thanks to the great producer and to all great people behind this masterpiece movie 👏

@ericsalles1424 2 жыл бұрын

So grateful for this post & interview. If you only you how much The Godfather means to me.

@newfarmerfilms Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful conversation. Deep thanks to all involved especially these two gentlemen who so articulately describe how they helped make something magical.

@jayceewriter7826 2 жыл бұрын

Godfather will forever be the standard by which all cinema will be held against especially cinematic acting and cinematography

@blackbolt1013 Жыл бұрын

This is a great behind the scenes interview. I heard perspectives from the actors and the director. This really filled in the entire story for me. Thanks

@sdl1ishappy 18 күн бұрын

RIP, Al. You were one of a kind.

@BRinMilwaukee 2 жыл бұрын

This is so incredible. I'm watching The Offer, loving it. That clip with Brando and Pacino (Senator Corleone) destroyed me. Great interview. So this guy was there, with Ruddy, and now he's a pro broadcaster/interviewer? Damn that movie was blessed

@dotsongray 2 жыл бұрын

Great show and Peter Bart (the interviewer here) is also in the show. He’s the guy with the glasses and curly hair that’s trying to get Colin Hanks’ character out of the way whenever Bob Evans was out and on a Coke binge. He’s played by Josh Zuckerman

@BRinMilwaukee 2 жыл бұрын

@@dotsongray Yep! Hanks' character called him Peter this episode, and I was Aha! I knew who Bart was from his journalism/interviewer work, no idea he was a production guy @ Paramount.

@danielrodriguez6080 Жыл бұрын

@@dotsongray thanks! I was wondering who that was!

@scottmaasmedia Жыл бұрын

Great behind the scenes interview with Al Ruddy. Watching The Offer now. 👍 Great work!

@danieldobrosky8378 2 жыл бұрын

Al his stories are magic and now we get to see them in the offer

@JoeNocella Жыл бұрын

Good stuff!! This movie was a perfect storm of characters, actors, producer & director.

@hjarten 2 жыл бұрын

Stanley Kubrick admired the film; he said it had 'perfect casting'.

@Thespeedrap 4 ай бұрын

Of he was a perfectionist so if he likes it you know that the movie is great.

@anndodge6362 Жыл бұрын

The Offer was the best thing thing I've seen years. So good!

@deedeejackson8244 Жыл бұрын

Just finished THE OFFER 7/12/2022; loved it. Yes, I will be heading to watch the GOD FATHER movie again even though I have seen it many times before but this time with different eye.

@truthminister5828 Жыл бұрын

I loved "The Offer". Perfect timing. Wish they told us how the sound track was made.

@florgarza6409 Жыл бұрын

Loved the series!! It is amazing everything they had to overcome to make the movie

@Pendragonthegreat Жыл бұрын

You cannot appreciate this interview without watching The Offer

@vijaykumarhiremath141 Ай бұрын

The shaded lighting is simply amazing

@thamilton007 Жыл бұрын

Love, love the Offer, and hope they can do a second season. Miles Teller, Mathew Goode & cast were outstanding.

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

A second season??? Based on what? They had no problems making Godfather 2.

@2340Vegas 2 жыл бұрын

They were in talks about making The Godfather book into a movie even before it became a best seller - very interesting. This is the first time I have heard of this.

@annagiannetti7665 9 ай бұрын

The Offer was very enjoyable and informative for Godfather fans. Miles Teller was so good as Al Ruddy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@stevevaughn2040 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea what a producer did. My late father went to high-school, as did my uncle, with him. Kind of a connection to dad, which is nice. Clearly Ruddy is smart and understands hard work

@cherylpisani2727 11 ай бұрын

We just watched The Offer! Great Series!

@BigMamaDaveX 3 жыл бұрын

Firdt! Loving all things Godfather !💌💕 💞 🙏🏻 Thanks for sharing this.

@bradykyree1076 2 жыл бұрын

i guess it is kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch new movies online ?

@bryantbarrett2657 2 жыл бұрын

@Brady Kyree flixportal =)

@bradykyree1076 2 жыл бұрын

@Bryant Barrett Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !

@bryantbarrett2657 2 жыл бұрын

@Brady Kyree You are welcome =)

@danabarry81 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradykyree1076 Paramount + has The Godfather trilogy right now

@Dkazakis84 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad they gave Peter Bart a shout out at the end of the offer by Bob Evans

@esseen100 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed listening to this overview driving home. 🤓

@stephengriffin9992 Жыл бұрын

It’s hard to add any more superlatives to the film that is the masterpiece called the Godfather but one thing that doesn’t get enough praise is the wonderful city of New York which is the backdrop drop for the movie. Having visited NYC only recently and seen the movie umpteen times it adds even more enjoyment to watching the film once again.

@elarmthecity5871 Жыл бұрын

The offer might be the best short series ever made

@godbluffvdgg Жыл бұрын

I can't believe how well Miles Teller did that gravelly voice of Al's...The Offer series, is a feat of homage to that film's making...

@au3014 8 ай бұрын

Just watched THE OFFER

@mortalclown3812 8 ай бұрын

Fwiw, Oct '23, "The Offer" is now available on different platforms at reasonable prices... and it's freaking great even if you've never seen "The Godfather".

@alfieritube Жыл бұрын

awesome series

@machinehead6564 Жыл бұрын

Great Stuff

@chuckefunn8624 2 жыл бұрын

I love the series on Paramount plus the offer

@rich8880 Жыл бұрын

Great series.

@samiulislam1791 2 жыл бұрын

Here after finishing The Offer! I used to think producers don't do anything, they just throw money and order. But this show changed my mind.

@Thespeedrap 4 ай бұрын

Crazy how Al Pacino was viewed back than now he's like a golden icon himself 😅

@j.tshark3313 2 ай бұрын

What amuses me is how their versions of some of the book room politics differs from that of others

@hortensia3384 2 ай бұрын

Santini, Don corleone, mickel et Fredo..... inoubliable

@ShortstopJEsq 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for uploading this video! When was it recorded, do you know? Also, FYI the movie was released in 1972 and the 45th Annual Academy Awards, where Eastwood presented the Best Film Award to Ruddy, was the next year in March 1973. !!

@petermartinijr.1012 2 жыл бұрын

I am the world's biggest Godfather fan. No one, and I literally mean no one, has ever seen a movie anywhere near as many times as I watched the Godfather.

@bobshark123 2 жыл бұрын

Except me.

@petermartinijr.1012 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobshark123 Trust me, I have watched the Godfather more times then you have ever seen any movie. I have literally watched this movie several thousand times. No BS, I am dead serious when I say I have watched this movie several thousand times. I got my first VCR in 1980. For years I would watch this movie, rewind it and watch it again. Decades years later, I still watch it a few times a month.

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

Me.

@8nansky528 2 жыл бұрын

I ADORE READING

@mortalclown3812 8 ай бұрын

Al Martino was the only sub-par actor in the entire film. Extraordinary film in every way. Beautiful hearing two of the principals - legends, both - telling how a potboiler was turned into great art.

@mariofalfan2997 Жыл бұрын

The Offer was awesome!

@wordsareteething397 6 ай бұрын

Sick

@simonsays100 2 жыл бұрын

The whole offer series is based on this interview.

@DR_Bloom86 2 жыл бұрын

Its based off a book Ruddy wrote about making the Godfather, but yes covers alot of what they talk about here of course.

@TheAnxietyCloset Жыл бұрын

He looks and sounds good for a guy in his 90's here.

@ljslaughterps4clips180 Жыл бұрын

Miles did a great job

@TheDude-vx6wn 7 ай бұрын

Al Rrrrudy

@mariestreeting4213 19 күн бұрын

😆😆😆

@trevorwalker984 Жыл бұрын

How can I watch The Offer , a brilliant film at the end of the day all the actors played the roles that where made for them ,!!

@ghosha11 Жыл бұрын

And it wouldn't have been done without Francoise Ruddy.

@1MultimediaCompany 2 жыл бұрын

Ok sooooo where's the Al Ruddy podcast?

@mrmink 3 ай бұрын

Astonishing that Al Ruddy didn't do Godfather II. Everything else he did was so lightweight.

@jorgefiguerola1239 5 ай бұрын

Used to consider Godfather fine cinema

@anthonydileonardo8156 2 жыл бұрын

Coppola also wanted a veteran character actor, Joseph Calleia ( A Touch of Evil ) as Don Vito

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

Never heard that.

@anthonydileonardo8156 Жыл бұрын

@@tml184 I found it out recently...it's on IMDB's Godfather trivia page...Calleia starred with Jackie Cooper in Tough Guy from the 1930's....in some scenes he looks like Pacino....

@ksisson955 2 жыл бұрын

The only reason you're talking about this now is because of the Netflix awesome limited TV series The Offer. Great script, directing & actors.

@marknorris8661 2 жыл бұрын

Paramount+

@vuribo5815 2 жыл бұрын

They say the northman was kinda rough Great movie

@suk6323 2 жыл бұрын

Cannonball Run 2 is the greatest sequel of all time ! A true classic sorely ignored by the Oscars because of the backlash against Ruddy and considerable interference from the Leauge of Stunt Men..

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

Easy there. I'm pretty. sure Godfather 2 holds that distinction.

@peach-panther 2 жыл бұрын

Why does Al Ruddy sound like Joe Columbo in the offer

@jimpuleo739 5 ай бұрын

How come Albert Ruddy is not appearing at the academy awards or any of the 50th anniversary events honoring the Godfather movie?

@mizook6 2 жыл бұрын

is there any original cut of the movie in a DVD version

@tml184 Жыл бұрын

Yes. THe DVD's have all the deleted scenes of course but you can also buy a version of both movies in chronological order with all the scenes intact.

@gamergirl2236 Жыл бұрын

It’s saddening the fact the only one who’s still alive in the thumbnail is Al Pacino.

@Rob-sk1im 2 жыл бұрын

2 weeks in to principal photography Ruddy was almost fired by Bob Evans for trying to sabotage Francis Ford Coppola.... according to Evans.

@Anne6621 Жыл бұрын

The Godfather is The Beatles of movies end of story , and The Offer , OMG totally amazing and Giovanni Ribisi was c crazy insane great and lets face it Al Ruddy has one huge set of cast iron balls to go toe to toe with the mob

@binghamguevara6814 Жыл бұрын

And then there was one. The Godfather the younger outlived the family men.

@AdamsBrew78 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if Sinatra ever watched the movie. (Guessing probably not) Maybe Nancy told him what he was missing out on.

@rawpower12xu 2 жыл бұрын

Al Ruddy reminds me a lot of the comedian Joe Diaz, or should I say Joey Diaz sounds like Al Ruddy rather

@Martin-ql2bd Жыл бұрын

Al Ruddy " I want to thank you Peter for introducing me to The Godfather or I would never have produced it". Peter Bart " Well, if you can recall Al back those 50 odd years I made you an offer you couldn't refuse ha ha"