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.
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.
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..
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
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.
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 🙈
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Who watched The Offer and went back re-watched all three The Father? Me. What great masterpieces!!! No films have ever surpassed The Godfather (all three). Truly American classics. Didn't know they went thru so much trouble to make the first The Godfather until saw The Offer. Only truly and passionate artists can make this happen. A bunch of huge Thank you!!!
What a wonderful conversation. Deep thanks to all involved especially these two gentlemen who so articulately describe how they helped make something magical.
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 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.
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.
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
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
@@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.
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....
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.👏👏👏👏
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
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.
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
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".
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"
Loved The Offer but it bothered me that certain minor things were different in real life, esp when they made it a point that other minor things were put out there. I know it’s a mini series but they made it in honor of the 50 yr anniversary of the troubles they had- it would’ve been the same if they just did it legitimately- One example is they never kidnapped the owner of the house & made him piss himself….. I’d be pissed if that was my family member in real life & ya made him look like a 🐱. They didn’t show how these guys were not as close to each other & they were really arguing w/ each other also so much that they didn’t work on pt 2 together- (rumors are for various reasons and who didn’t want who, but they still didn’t work together) …… My point is, it’s another fictional movie based on a real story where as the real story would’ve been fine.
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. !!
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.
Back when producers struggling the Mafia , the FBI , syndicates , society..traditions..to make movies 🎬 it was really a golden era 👌 a real cinema 🎥...now cinema is about avengers Coca-Cola and 🍿 unfortunately...
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.
I have been on countless tortuous arduous films in which the pain suffered produced anything but great film...in fact often its tortuous because you know you are making a crap film with a bad script, bad casting decisions, undisciplined and unprepared directors, incompetent producers. Crews know within days what they are in for. Crew are almost always the most competent people on a film, working for the least competent.
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
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.
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Watched "The Offer" series several times. Loved it. As soon as the last episode finishes you're wanting to see The Godfather immediately.
Which is exactly what I did...LOL
@@b.snow-fotomkr6132 it got you too huh? Lol. It's a great series. 🙂🙂
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.
After the series I watched The Godfather 1 and 2 and then I watched The Offer again :)
Exactly what I did but I watched Coppola's cut
The Offer is just as good as the Godfather! I’m glad that they made a show about it. Absolutely fantastic!
"Just as good as the Godfather"? What the hell is wrong with you?
@@dolphy1978 I’m taking about THE STORY TELLING
It’s good, but as good as The GF? 😂 😂 yeah right
@@Drjackdempsey9644 read the reply. I’m talking about Al Ruddy’s story of what they went through!
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.
I loved "The Offer". Perfect timing. Wish they told us how the sound track was made.
The Offer was very enjoyable and informative for Godfather fans. Miles Teller was so good as Al Ruddy 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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..
Easy there. I'm pretty. sure Godfather 2 holds that distinction.
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
But sadly, who has paramount plus?
@@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.
I think the show is wonderful. So well done.
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.
@@JB19504 Agreed, and exactly what I did just to see "The Offer".
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.
sonny would still be alive if he had ezpass
Too soon….too soon
Turns out, Sonny died from lead poisoning.
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 🙈
Just finished it!!! Unreal. Matthew Goode knocked it out of the park!!!
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 ❓❓❓
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!
Why they told the whole story
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.
They need to to the heart of darkness now; a filmmakers apocalypse.
@@marcoskolioulis3522 no they didn’t. They still have the rest of the trilogy to cover. ;)
@@mrmagoozle Apocalypse Now .. that’ll definitely be a fascinating series.
Best movie/cast ever. Thanks Al Ruddy for this fabulous talk and insight!
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!
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!
You should read about the making of Coppola's other masterpiece, Apocalypse Now. Wow.
IS THIS MAN 92 YEARS OLD????? HE LOOKS 70 YEARS!!!
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.
Loved The Offer. Hated to see it end.
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.
So, just when you thought you knew everything... they pulled you back in??
Stanley Kubrick admired the film; he said it had 'perfect casting'.
Of he was a perfectionist so if he likes it you know that the movie is great.
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.
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!
The Adam Sandler longest yard?
@@robbyrdog No, unfortunately the Sandler project is a re-make of the original film which starred Burt Reynolds. Check it out to compare.
@@ericsalles1424 I just finished last episode of “The Offer” and they talked about it. Such a great story and series!
Hogan;s Heroes, Walker, and Cannonball Run? Mediocre shows at best.
@@ericsalles1424 heh, that’s not his name.
Godfather will forever be the standard by which all cinema will be held against especially cinematic acting and cinematography
Why does Al Ruddy sound like Joe Columbo in the offer
The making of the Godfather is just as amazing as the movie itself. It is astounding that it got made at all.
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!
What do you think of Gianni Russo's claims that he got the movie made?
You cannot appreciate this interview without watching The Offer
Who watched The Offer and went back re-watched all three The Father? Me. What great masterpieces!!! No films have ever surpassed The Godfather (all three). Truly American classics.
Didn't know they went thru so much trouble to make the first The Godfather until saw The Offer. Only truly and passionate artists can make this happen. A bunch of huge Thank you!!!
What a wonderful conversation. Deep thanks to all involved especially these two gentlemen who so articulately describe how they helped make something magical.
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.
Except me.
@@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.
Me.
Interesting conversation!Congratulations and thanks to the great producer and to all great people behind this masterpiece movie 👏
We just watched The Offer! Great Series!
Just watched THE OFFER
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.
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
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
@@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.
@@dotsongray thanks! I was wondering who that was!
Wow so his secretary didn’t bail him out every episode like in the Offer? Gotta love this intersectional feminist grift they used in the show.
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....
I never forget ‘ The Godfather’ , a masterpiece of all times ..
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.👏👏👏👏
Firdt! Loving all things Godfather !💌💕 💞
🙏🏻 Thanks for sharing this.
i guess it is kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch new movies online ?
@Brady Kyree flixportal =)
@Bryant Barrett Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !
@Brady Kyree You are welcome =)
@@bradykyree1076 Paramount + has The Godfather trilogy right now
The offer was really amazing and showing how important Al Ruddy was the process of making the Godfather
I absolutely loved The Offer. So entertaining.
The Offer is a masterpiece. A labour of love.
I cried during the scene when the gangsters are watching The Godfather.
Want to see that series.
@@VtRD you won't regret it
I watched it over the weekend and it was incredible.
I love the series on Paramount plus the offer
2 weeks in to principal photography Ruddy was almost fired by Bob Evans for trying to sabotage Francis Ford Coppola.... according to Evans.
Ok sooooo where's the Al Ruddy podcast?
"The Offer" was so well done and what a riveting story-- Thank you Al Ruddy!
The only reason you're talking about this now is because of the Netflix awesome limited TV series The Offer. Great script, directing & actors.
Paramount+
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
The movie was so much better than the book. Sorry, Mario. And, The Offer made the movie so much greater.
But Mario should be credited by writing the book to begin with.
The whole offer series is based on this interview.
Its based off a book Ruddy wrote about making the Godfather, but yes covers alot of what they talk about here of course.
Love, love the Offer, and hope they can do a second season. Miles Teller, Mathew Goode & cast were outstanding.
A second season??? Based on what? They had no problems making Godfather 2.
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.
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
Al his stories are magic and now we get to see them in the offer
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".
The Offer was the best thing thing I've seen years. So good!
I disagree with the amazing Mr. Ruddy about every actor being perfect. Al Martino was less than.
Greatest film ever.
The offer might be the best short series ever made
How come Albert Ruddy is not appearing at the academy awards or any of the 50th anniversary events honoring the Godfather movie?
I wonder if Sinatra ever watched the movie. (Guessing probably not)
Maybe Nancy told him what he was missing out on.
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"
Astonishing that Al Ruddy didn't do Godfather II. Everything else he did was so lightweight.
Loved The Offer but it bothered me that certain minor things were different in real life, esp when they made it a point that other minor things were put out there. I know it’s a mini series but they made it in honor of the 50 yr anniversary of the troubles they had- it would’ve been the same if they just did it legitimately- One example is they never kidnapped the owner of the house & made him piss himself….. I’d be pissed if that was my family member in real life & ya made him look like a 🐱. They didn’t show how these guys were not as close to each other & they were really arguing w/ each other also so much that they didn’t work on pt 2 together- (rumors are for various reasons and who didn’t want who, but they still didn’t work together) …… My point is, it’s another fictional movie based on a real story where as the real story would’ve been fine.
So grateful for this post & interview. If you only you how much The Godfather means to me.
Crazy how Al Pacino was viewed back than now he's like a golden icon himself 😅
The offer is brilliant just watched it all back to back
Lol didn't this guy make it harder for the film to be made? Coppola even prevented him from being involved in the second and it's just as good
Al Ruddy reminds me a lot of the comedian Joe Diaz, or should I say Joey Diaz sounds like Al Ruddy rather
Loved the series!! It is amazing everything they had to overcome to make the movie
Miles did a great job
He sounds like what a mob guy sounds like.
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 ,!!
What amuses me is how their versions of some of the book room politics differs from that of others
So we saying that the Gianni Russo version is just lies?
Al Rrrrudy
😆😆😆
The shaded lighting is simply amazing
RIP, Al. You were one of a kind.
I enjoyed listening to this overview driving home. 🤓
Used to consider Godfather fine cinema
Santini, Don corleone, mickel et Fredo..... inoubliable
Great behind the scenes interview with Al Ruddy. Watching The Offer now. 👍 Great work!
Good stuff!! This movie was a perfect storm of characters, actors, producer & director.
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. !!
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...
Al Ruddy was not young during the Godfather he was already 41
who’s the interviewer?
who’s the interviewer?
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.
It’s saddening the fact the only one who’s still alive in the thumbnail is Al Pacino.
Back when producers struggling the Mafia , the FBI , syndicates , society..traditions..to make movies 🎬 it was really a golden era 👌 a real cinema 🎥...now cinema is about avengers Coca-Cola and 🍿 unfortunately...
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.
I have been on countless tortuous arduous films in which the pain suffered produced anything but great film...in fact often its tortuous because you know you are making a crap film with a bad script, bad casting decisions, undisciplined and unprepared directors, incompetent producers. Crews know within days what they are in for. Crew are almost always the most competent people on a film, working for the least competent.
And then there was one. The Godfather the younger outlived the family men.
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
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.
And it wouldn't have been done without Francoise Ruddy.
I’m glad they gave Peter Bart a shout out at the end of the offer by Bob Evans
I guess, you gotta be there to get what they're talking about ... I can't understand a word of what comes out of Al Ruddy's mouth ... ))
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.
He looks and sounds good for a guy in his 90's here.
Sick
Watch the real godfather. It's the best.