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The Godfather

2024/9/24
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The Godfather, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film, had a challenging journey to the big screen. Initially, many prominent actors and directors declined to participate, believing it would fail. The story began with Mario Puzo's novel, which unexpectedly became a bestseller, prompting Paramount to secure the film rights.
  • Mario Puzo wrote the novel "The Godfather" due to its wide appeal, despite having no personal connections to the Mafia.
  • Paramount initially offered Puzo $12,500 for the film rights, plus $80,000 if the movie was made.
  • The novel's unexpected success, 67 weeks on the NYT bestseller list, made Paramount's gamble pay off.

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In 1972, one of the greatest movies ever made was released: The Godfather. 

The Godfather is not only one of the most critically acclaimed movies in history but was also one of the most successful at the box office.

Despite its overwhelming success, however, it almost didn’t get made and could have wound up a very, very different film. 

Learn more about The Godfather and the fascinating story of its production, casting, and filming on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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