The Godfather
02-15-10, 11:38 AM
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Re: Godfather
I appreciate your stereotypical "Italian" speech in your post. 
I a like the Godfathers a too, eh. Gratzi.
I believe what you're referring to is "The Godfather Saga" and to my knowledge it isn't available on DVD (at least in an official release).
I a like the Godfathers a too, eh. Gratzi.
I believe what you're referring to is "The Godfather Saga" and to my knowledge it isn't available on DVD (at least in an official release).
Last edited by GoldenJCJ; 02-15-10 at 11:41 AM.
02-15-10, 11:54 AM
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I a learn Eeenglish... from a book-a!!!!
Seriously, you're referring to "The Godfather Saga", which was a six-hour version of Godfather I and II re-edited to be presented in chronological order on network television. Interesting experiment, but flawed. They did the same incorporating Part III in "The Godfather Trilogy: 1901–1980".
I think the last release of these were on laserdisc and VHS (I have a copy SOMEWHERE, but it hasn't seen the light of day in 15 years or so). Your best LEGAL bet is to try and track it down on eBay or something.
Seriously, you're referring to "The Godfather Saga", which was a six-hour version of Godfather I and II re-edited to be presented in chronological order on network television. Interesting experiment, but flawed. They did the same incorporating Part III in "The Godfather Trilogy: 1901–1980".
I think the last release of these were on laserdisc and VHS (I have a copy SOMEWHERE, but it hasn't seen the light of day in 15 years or so). Your best LEGAL bet is to try and track it down on eBay or something.
02-15-10, 12:16 PM
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Or just record it the next time they play it on TV, which I think is still pretty frequently.
02-15-10, 03:44 PM
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^ well, i am sure the cuts we see on current DVD/Blu are Coppola's preferred versions. we know he restored them and may not approve of this basterdized vision. and when i say basterdized, i don't necessarily mean in a bad way, i personally have not seen this version, but may not be to Coppola's liking.
who created these anyway that we see on USA or AMC or one of those cable channels that oft repeat this version?
who created these anyway that we see on USA or AMC or one of those cable channels that oft repeat this version?
02-15-10, 05:32 PM
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So is this the version I saw that had the extended scenes in it?
Like of Deniro hunting down everyone who was at the Don's place when his mom was killed? With the scenes of him in the rowboat out on the water and the like?
Like of Deniro hunting down everyone who was at the Don's place when his mom was killed? With the scenes of him in the rowboat out on the water and the like?
02-15-10, 06:00 PM
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It was done for network television around 1977-78. Took the two films, re-dited to chronological order, padded with extra scenes and aired as a mini-series. The violence, nudity and language was edited for the broadcast. Not sure if restored for the video release. Last I saw it was on some cable channel like TNT or USA around the late '90s. Seem to remember the scene where Sonny's body is taken to the funeral parlor is extended.
02-15-10, 06:20 PM
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There are 2 versions one called THE COMPLETE NOVEL and THE SAGA.
Both came out on laserdisc and both have different edited new scenes. I'm sure someone has combined both with all the scenes for their own personal use.
Both came out on laserdisc and both have different edited new scenes. I'm sure someone has combined both with all the scenes for their own personal use.
02-15-10, 08:00 PM
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01-13-16, 04:26 PM
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HBO is airing the Godfather Epic this Sun Jan 17 at 5pm and it runs for 7 hours + and again on Jan 23
I am not sure if Godfather epic and the saga are the same thing or different?
I am not sure if Godfather epic and the saga are the same thing or different?
01-13-16, 04:37 PM
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Godfather Saga is the first two films edited together
The Godfather Epic has Sofia Coppola replacing Marlon Brando and Michael no longer shoots first in the diner scene.
The Godfather Epic has Sofia Coppola replacing Marlon Brando and Michael no longer shoots first in the diner scene.
01-13-16, 04:47 PM
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So Copolla went Lucas lol?
01-13-16, 05:55 PM
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01-13-16, 07:58 PM
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I think the saga aired on 4 consecitive nights on NBC in Nov 1977
Not sure how accurate Wiki is but they have some info.
The HBO version has to be superior to AMC since there are no ads I suppose?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Go..._Complete_Epic
Not sure how accurate Wiki is but they have some info.
The HBO version has to be superior to AMC since there are no ads I suppose?
The Godfather 1902–1959: The Complete Epic
The Godfather 1902–1959: The Complete Epic is a reduced, 386 minute version of The Godfather Saga (434 minutes) that was released to video in 1981.[5][6] Lucia Bozzola wrote of this version, "With the freedom of home video, The Complete Epic reinstated the violence that had been edited for television; free of commercial breaks, the narrative drive of Part I was mostly restored, but the impact of Part II was still muted by the separation of Vito's rise from Michael's descent."[7]
The Godfather 1902–1959: The Complete Epic is a reduced, 386 minute version of The Godfather Saga (434 minutes) that was released to video in 1981.[5][6] Lucia Bozzola wrote of this version, "With the freedom of home video, The Complete Epic reinstated the violence that had been edited for television; free of commercial breaks, the narrative drive of Part I was mostly restored, but the impact of Part II was still muted by the separation of Vito's rise from Michael's descent."[7]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Go..._Complete_Epic
01-13-16, 08:04 PM
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From HBO.com:
Crime, Drama | 424 minutes | HDR: Adult Content, Brief Nudity, Graphic Language, Graphic Violence
Francis Ford Coppola's legendary gangster epic "The Godfather" and its Oscar(R)-winning sequel "The Godfather II" are edited into this single film--told chronologically and with added footage that was cut from the original films. Beginning in 1902, the film reveals the compelling saga of the Corleone family--led by patriarch Vito (Marlon Brando) and later his youngest son Michael (Al Pacino)--from its Sicilian beginnings to its rise as the most powerful crime family in America. Co-starring Robert Duvall, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Lee Strasberg. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo, based on the novel by Mario Puzo.
Francis Ford Coppola's legendary gangster epic "The Godfather" and its Oscar(R)-winning sequel "The Godfather II" are edited into this single film--told chronologically and with added footage that was cut from the original films. Beginning in 1902, the film reveals the compelling saga of the Corleone family--led by patriarch Vito (Marlon Brando) and later his youngest son Michael (Al Pacino)--from its Sicilian beginnings to its rise as the most powerful crime family in America. Co-starring Robert Duvall, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Lee Strasberg. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo, based on the novel by Mario Puzo.
01-14-16, 05:35 AM
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01-14-16, 06:52 PM
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EDIT: Gah, Dex posted this already. So this is a re-run.
What timing. For those interested who have HBO. This Sunday.
http://www.hbo.com/schedule/on-deman...oductId=392254
The Godfather Epic
TELEVISION
Sunday, January 17, 4:00PM CT - HBO EAST
VIEW ALL
ON DEMAND
Starts 1/18/2016
Crime, Drama | 424 minutes | HD
R: Adult Content, Brief Nudity, Graphic Language, Graphic Violence
Francis Ford Coppola's legendary gangster epic "The Godfather" and its Oscar(R)-winning sequel "The Godfather II" are edited into this single film--told chronologically and with added footage that was cut from the original films. Beginning in 1902, the film reveals the compelling saga of the Corleone family--led by patriarch Vito (Marlon Brando) and later his youngest son Michael (Al Pacino)--from its Sicilian beginnings to its rise as the most powerful crime family in America. Co-starring Robert Duvall, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Lee Strasberg. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo, based on the novel by Mario Puzo. (R)
What timing. For those interested who have HBO. This Sunday.
http://www.hbo.com/schedule/on-deman...oductId=392254
The Godfather Epic
TELEVISION
Sunday, January 17, 4:00PM CT - HBO EAST
VIEW ALL
ON DEMAND
Starts 1/18/2016
Crime, Drama | 424 minutes | HD
R: Adult Content, Brief Nudity, Graphic Language, Graphic Violence
Francis Ford Coppola's legendary gangster epic "The Godfather" and its Oscar(R)-winning sequel "The Godfather II" are edited into this single film--told chronologically and with added footage that was cut from the original films. Beginning in 1902, the film reveals the compelling saga of the Corleone family--led by patriarch Vito (Marlon Brando) and later his youngest son Michael (Al Pacino)--from its Sicilian beginnings to its rise as the most powerful crime family in America. Co-starring Robert Duvall, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte and Lee Strasberg. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola; screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo, based on the novel by Mario Puzo. (R)