1 00:00:02,480 --> 00:00:04,613 RUDDY: This is what it's all about--the excitement. 2 00:00:04,743 --> 00:00:07,398 You got 300 people all watching the same thing, 3 00:00:07,529 --> 00:00:10,793 reacting in real time, just feeding off each other. 4 00:00:10,923 --> 00:00:12,099 I mean, that's magic, baby. 5 00:00:12,229 --> 00:00:14,449 I need to be in the movies. 6 00:00:14,579 --> 00:00:16,103 ANDREA: Why are we here, in show business? 7 00:00:16,233 --> 00:00:18,105 Because this is the life that we've chosen. 8 00:00:18,235 --> 00:00:19,802 We all ran away from home 9 00:00:19,932 --> 00:00:21,630 so that we could join the circus. 10 00:00:21,760 --> 00:00:23,806 [knocking on door] 11 00:00:23,936 --> 00:00:25,503 ALI: Bob, what are you doing here? 12 00:00:25,634 --> 00:00:27,201 Well, that's not the greeting I was expecting. 13 00:00:27,331 --> 00:00:29,768 I'm sorry. You just--Is there somebody in there? 14 00:00:29,899 --> 00:00:32,510 It's McQueen, isn't it? 15 00:00:32,641 --> 00:00:34,469 RUDDY: What happened with Ali? 16 00:00:34,599 --> 00:00:36,514 She's gone. 17 00:00:36,645 --> 00:00:38,429 BETTYE: I was thinking about what I want to do next. 18 00:00:38,560 --> 00:00:40,605 And I'm thinking of maybe becoming an agent. 19 00:00:40,736 --> 00:00:43,260 Why an agent?I really like actors. 20 00:00:43,391 --> 00:00:45,871 I mean, they're delusional. They have to be 21 00:00:46,002 --> 00:00:48,178 if they think they're gonna make it in this business. 22 00:00:48,309 --> 00:00:50,963 This movie cannot be longer than two hours. 23 00:00:51,094 --> 00:00:54,228 A normal two-hour movie can run five showings in a day, 24 00:00:54,358 --> 00:00:57,187 but your masterpiece can only run three. 25 00:00:57,318 --> 00:00:59,363 Guess what. We're going with a longer cut. 26 00:00:59,494 --> 00:01:01,626 That's great news.Lapidus wasn't wrong. 27 00:01:01,757 --> 00:01:03,498 There are huge risks to doing it the way we're doing it. 28 00:01:03,628 --> 00:01:05,717 With a longer cut, there's no way we're ready for Christmas, 29 00:01:05,848 --> 00:01:07,241 or even a month later. 30 00:01:07,371 --> 00:01:10,853 Audience attendances drop like a fucking brick. 31 00:01:10,983 --> 00:01:13,769 [soft dramatic music] 32 00:01:13,899 --> 00:01:20,819 ♪ 33 00:01:22,299 --> 00:01:25,389 [upbeat dramatic music] 34 00:01:25,520 --> 00:01:32,266 ♪ 35 00:02:35,111 --> 00:02:39,724 [groaning] 36 00:02:39,855 --> 00:02:41,422 [exhales deeply] 37 00:02:41,552 --> 00:02:43,206 [footsteps approaching] 38 00:02:43,337 --> 00:02:45,382 Francis, what are you doing in here? 39 00:02:45,513 --> 00:02:47,602 I can't watch them watching it. 40 00:02:47,732 --> 00:02:49,125 What happened to "I'm not nervous, 41 00:02:49,256 --> 00:02:50,300 I'm proud of my work"? 42 00:02:50,431 --> 00:02:52,433 I lied.Well, listen, buddy, 43 00:02:52,563 --> 00:02:54,174 you got nothing to worry about--they're gonna love it. 44 00:02:54,304 --> 00:02:55,784 Well, this is a first. 45 00:02:55,914 --> 00:02:58,090 Director and producer of highly anticipated film 46 00:02:58,221 --> 00:03:00,136 spend premiere in the john. 47 00:03:00,267 --> 00:03:02,443 It's a bold choice, boys, but I like it. 48 00:03:02,573 --> 00:03:04,009 [chuckles] 49 00:03:04,140 --> 00:03:05,010 [Francis groans] 50 00:03:05,141 --> 00:03:07,752 [Bob sighs] 51 00:03:07,883 --> 00:03:09,145 A dozen spots either side, 52 00:03:09,276 --> 00:03:10,581 and you come stand next to me, huh? 53 00:03:10,712 --> 00:03:11,887 I didn't want you to feel lonely. 54 00:03:12,017 --> 00:03:13,497 [chuckles] What about you, Francis? 55 00:03:13,628 --> 00:03:15,195 You're feeling left out, too, huh? 56 00:03:15,325 --> 00:03:16,500 Come on, pal, saddle up. 57 00:03:16,631 --> 00:03:19,503 I don't understand how you're so calm, Evans. 58 00:03:21,201 --> 00:03:23,594 Bubbe... 59 00:03:23,725 --> 00:03:25,205 I'm always calm. 60 00:03:25,335 --> 00:03:28,512 Fuck, fuck, fuck! Motherfucking "Cabaret." 61 00:03:28,643 --> 00:03:30,601 I thought it was pretty good. 62 00:03:30,732 --> 00:03:32,864 I like the dancing.Oh, well, of course you do. 63 00:03:32,995 --> 00:03:34,518 The man who created a comedy about Nazis 64 00:03:34,649 --> 00:03:36,346 loves the musical about Nazis. 65 00:03:36,477 --> 00:03:38,218 I mean, are you sure you're even Jewish? Huh? 66 00:03:38,348 --> 00:03:40,045 I'm sure. 67 00:03:40,176 --> 00:03:41,743 Look, I don't know why 68 00:03:41,873 --> 00:03:43,658 you're so worked up about "Cabaret." 69 00:03:43,788 --> 00:03:45,921 They open way before we do.Yeah. 70 00:03:46,051 --> 00:03:47,401 On Valentine's Day weekend, 71 00:03:48,967 --> 00:03:49,533 officially the last fucking gasp at getting an audience. 72 00:03:50,491 --> 00:03:51,231 Opening "The Godfather" in March 73 00:03:51,361 --> 00:03:53,015 is gonna fuck us big-time. 74 00:03:53,145 --> 00:03:54,321 We've got a great movie. 75 00:03:54,451 --> 00:03:57,324 It doesn't matter if nobody sees it. 76 00:03:57,454 --> 00:03:59,804 If "The Godfather" doesn't open big, and I mean big, 77 00:03:59,935 --> 00:04:01,980 Bluhdorn is gonna literally eat my heart for breakfast. 78 00:04:02,111 --> 00:04:04,069 Well, it's a good thing Bluhdorn loves "The Godfather." 79 00:04:04,200 --> 00:04:05,767 Oh, Bluhdorn loves money. 80 00:04:05,897 --> 00:04:07,334 If it works, he's a hero. 81 00:04:07,464 --> 00:04:10,424 If it tanks, it's on me, and you by association, 82 00:04:10,554 --> 00:04:12,687 because your cute little tuchus is hitched to my wagon. 83 00:04:12,817 --> 00:04:13,862 No, no, no, no. 84 00:04:15,167 --> 00:04:17,300 If "The Godfather" is gonna stand any chance... 85 00:04:17,431 --> 00:04:19,259 we got to do something different here. 86 00:04:19,389 --> 00:04:20,956 [lighter clicks] 87 00:04:21,086 --> 00:04:22,305 Like what? 88 00:04:22,436 --> 00:04:25,439 You know, if you hadn't been so obsessed 89 00:04:25,569 --> 00:04:26,440 with the editing on this-- 90 00:04:26,570 --> 00:04:28,703 We both need this to work. 91 00:04:28,833 --> 00:04:30,618 I said that we should use the shorter cut. 92 00:04:30,748 --> 00:04:32,750 I did. I said, "Let's use the shorter cut. 93 00:04:32,881 --> 00:04:34,535 We can have this movie out by Christmas." 94 00:04:34,665 --> 00:04:36,885 Why? Because Christmas is the best time 95 00:04:37,015 --> 00:04:39,627 to open movies, isn't it?Yeah, I know that. 96 00:04:39,757 --> 00:04:41,672 Christ, you're really enjoying this, aren't you? 97 00:04:41,803 --> 00:04:43,935 No. 98 00:04:44,066 --> 00:04:45,850 Oh, maybe a little. 99 00:04:45,981 --> 00:04:48,288 Barry... 100 00:04:48,418 --> 00:04:50,290 I may have underestimated you in the past, 101 00:04:50,420 --> 00:04:53,467 but right now, I need your amazing business brain 102 00:04:53,597 --> 00:04:54,816 to go off the edge of the graph paper 103 00:04:54,946 --> 00:04:57,949 and think outside the box on this, okay? 104 00:04:58,080 --> 00:05:00,038 Okay. 105 00:05:00,169 --> 00:05:02,519 [sniffs, clears throat] 106 00:05:02,650 --> 00:05:05,174 Well, we're too late for this year's Oscars, 107 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:08,264 and we're too early for next year's. 108 00:05:08,395 --> 00:05:12,355 There's no big holiday weekend left. 109 00:05:14,879 --> 00:05:16,316 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 110 00:05:16,446 --> 00:05:17,534 What was that? 111 00:05:17,665 --> 00:05:19,928 Nothing. It's crazy. 112 00:05:20,058 --> 00:05:21,146 Crazy's good. I like crazy. 113 00:05:21,277 --> 00:05:22,713 It's never been done before. 114 00:05:22,844 --> 00:05:25,325 Well, now I'm tingling with anticipation. 115 00:05:25,455 --> 00:05:26,761 I'm practically erect. 116 00:05:26,891 --> 00:05:28,023 It's too risky. 117 00:05:29,329 --> 00:05:32,332 Nothing good ever came from playing it safe. 118 00:05:32,462 --> 00:05:34,290 Come on, Barry. 119 00:05:34,421 --> 00:05:35,944 Pitch it. 120 00:05:37,685 --> 00:05:40,427 How quickly can you come to New York City? 121 00:05:42,211 --> 00:05:43,734 I read the Mark Zuckerman script. 122 00:05:43,865 --> 00:05:45,910 What'd you think?It needs work. 123 00:05:46,041 --> 00:05:47,782 You read it?Hard pass. 124 00:05:47,912 --> 00:05:49,261 Sue Mengers had the one that-- 125 00:05:49,392 --> 00:05:50,567 About the couple in the beach house. 126 00:05:50,698 --> 00:05:52,352 Yeah, no, thanks. I still have nightmares 127 00:05:52,482 --> 00:05:54,049 from her working with Francoise. 128 00:05:54,179 --> 00:05:55,311 BETTYE: Oh, God. 129 00:05:55,442 --> 00:05:57,966 We need to get something going and fast. 130 00:05:58,096 --> 00:06:00,142 Francis is already shooting "The Conversation." 131 00:06:00,272 --> 00:06:03,319 Bob's got half a dozen movies going. 132 00:06:03,450 --> 00:06:04,842 Even Puzo's fielding offers. 133 00:06:04,973 --> 00:06:08,977 What am I doing? Running in fucking place. 134 00:06:09,107 --> 00:06:12,023 So what's the play? 135 00:06:12,154 --> 00:06:14,635 If the agents aren't sending us good enough material, 136 00:06:14,765 --> 00:06:17,028 then we create our own. 137 00:06:17,159 --> 00:06:19,857 A treatment? 138 00:06:19,988 --> 00:06:22,860 "By Albert S. Ruddy"? 139 00:06:22,991 --> 00:06:25,254 [mellow funky music] 140 00:06:25,385 --> 00:06:28,518 ♪ 141 00:06:28,649 --> 00:06:29,389 Hmm. 142 00:06:29,519 --> 00:06:32,392 ♪ 143 00:06:32,522 --> 00:06:35,873 [whispering] God damn. 144 00:06:36,004 --> 00:06:40,400 ♪ 145 00:06:40,530 --> 00:06:42,663 [clears throat] 146 00:06:47,581 --> 00:06:49,104 I loved it. 147 00:06:49,234 --> 00:06:50,540 Yeah?Yeah. 148 00:06:50,671 --> 00:06:53,282 When did you get this idea? 149 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:55,066 Had it for a long time, actually. 150 00:06:55,197 --> 00:06:57,068 That was the first thing I wrote after I sold "Hogan's." 151 00:06:57,199 --> 00:06:58,940 Wow. 152 00:06:59,070 --> 00:07:02,422 A team of misfits tries to make the impossible happen. 153 00:07:02,552 --> 00:07:03,945 That sounds familiar. 154 00:07:04,075 --> 00:07:05,947 That's it.[chuckles] 155 00:07:06,077 --> 00:07:07,818 Bettye, I need you to apply your talent brain on this 156 00:07:07,949 --> 00:07:09,777 and think about who could star in it. 157 00:07:09,907 --> 00:07:13,041 I'm gonna meet with Bob as soon as he gets back from New York. 158 00:07:13,171 --> 00:07:14,303 Okay. 159 00:07:14,434 --> 00:07:16,914 [loud crash] 160 00:07:19,482 --> 00:07:21,702 [loud bang] 161 00:07:21,832 --> 00:07:24,269 CHARLIE: Send Tweedledee and Tweedle-dumber in. 162 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:26,271 Yes, sir. 163 00:07:26,402 --> 00:07:27,708 Mr. Bluhdorn will see you now. 164 00:07:27,838 --> 00:07:29,840 Yes, thank you, sweetheart. We got it. 165 00:07:32,756 --> 00:07:34,976 After you, Barry.Thank you, Bob. 166 00:07:35,106 --> 00:07:36,673 [loud thump] 167 00:07:38,458 --> 00:07:40,024 BOB: See you got some new clubs. 168 00:07:40,155 --> 00:07:42,200 Oh, what do you want? 169 00:07:42,331 --> 00:07:44,376 I'm busy. 170 00:07:44,507 --> 00:07:46,509 Well, come on. What is it? Speak. 171 00:07:48,206 --> 00:07:49,469 We feel "The Godfather" 172 00:07:49,599 --> 00:07:51,122 may need some help for the opening. 173 00:07:51,253 --> 00:07:52,384 Oh, you think so? 174 00:07:52,515 --> 00:07:54,212 Well, you're opening in fuckin' March. 175 00:07:54,343 --> 00:07:55,605 Whose idiotic idea was that? 176 00:07:55,736 --> 00:07:59,348 Doesn't matter because Barry's got a brilliant idea. 177 00:07:59,479 --> 00:08:00,915 We block book. 178 00:08:01,045 --> 00:08:04,396 Usually we'd book just a few specific theaters-- 179 00:08:04,527 --> 00:08:05,833 Yeah, I know how the business works. 180 00:08:05,963 --> 00:08:08,575 Don't tell me what I already--Listen! 181 00:08:10,446 --> 00:08:13,101 [exhales deeply] 182 00:08:13,231 --> 00:08:16,583 We block book a huge number of theaters. 183 00:08:16,713 --> 00:08:18,106 300, at least. 184 00:08:18,236 --> 00:08:20,804 We spend an unprecedented amount of money on the prints, 185 00:08:20,935 --> 00:08:23,807 but we make that first day a juggernaut. 186 00:08:23,938 --> 00:08:25,722 If we release it in that many theaters at once, 187 00:08:25,853 --> 00:08:27,768 everybody will see it at the same time. 188 00:08:27,898 --> 00:08:29,204 It's all anyone's gonna be talking about. 189 00:08:29,334 --> 00:08:31,598 BARRY: We get more bang for our initial ad campaign 190 00:08:31,728 --> 00:08:34,122 and we front-load sales like never before. 191 00:08:34,252 --> 00:08:35,950 It's a brilliant idea, Charlie. 192 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:37,604 There's already a huge amount of buzz about the movie. 193 00:08:37,734 --> 00:08:39,606 It'll create headlines beyond "Variety." 194 00:08:39,736 --> 00:08:40,607 Think about it. 195 00:08:40,737 --> 00:08:42,391 "Forbes," "Wall Street Journal," 196 00:08:42,522 --> 00:08:45,786 "Financial fucking Times." 197 00:08:45,916 --> 00:08:48,789 What if no one shows? 198 00:08:48,919 --> 00:08:50,355 Well, then we're out a shit ton of your money 199 00:08:50,486 --> 00:08:51,531 on the spend, Charlie. 200 00:08:51,661 --> 00:08:53,489 But if it works, 201 00:08:53,620 --> 00:08:55,535 we make film history. 202 00:08:55,665 --> 00:08:57,798 We reinvent the distribution business. 203 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:01,802 [club tapping softly] 204 00:09:03,412 --> 00:09:07,242 The idea of losing money gives me a rash... 205 00:09:10,158 --> 00:09:11,681 But do it. 206 00:09:12,943 --> 00:09:14,815 Now, get out. 207 00:09:14,945 --> 00:09:16,033 Thank you. 208 00:09:16,164 --> 00:09:17,078 And, Evans... 209 00:09:18,819 --> 00:09:21,038 You know who I want at that premiere. 210 00:09:21,169 --> 00:09:23,040 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 211 00:09:23,171 --> 00:09:24,389 Thank you, Barry. 212 00:09:24,520 --> 00:09:26,522 Son of a gun, Barry. 213 00:09:26,653 --> 00:09:28,045 I love it, baby.[chuckles softly] 214 00:09:28,176 --> 00:09:30,961 Who is he talking about for the premiere? 215 00:09:31,092 --> 00:09:32,920 Huh? Oh. 216 00:09:33,050 --> 00:09:34,269 Kissinger. 217 00:09:35,705 --> 00:09:36,358 He's a friend, but what Charlie doesn't seem to grasp 218 00:09:37,272 --> 00:09:37,968 is that the Secretary of State 219 00:09:39,404 --> 00:09:39,840 might have slightly more important things on his agenda 220 00:09:41,058 --> 00:09:41,755 than slumming it in Hollywood.[chuckles] 221 00:09:42,712 --> 00:09:43,583 Yeah, well, good luck with that. 222 00:09:43,713 --> 00:09:46,586 Hey, win or lose, Barry, 223 00:09:46,716 --> 00:09:48,196 it's a hell of an idea you had in there. 224 00:09:48,326 --> 00:09:49,458 Yeah, well, thank you. 225 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:51,765 Well, just-- let's see what happens. 226 00:09:51,895 --> 00:09:54,115 [both chuckle]Yeah. 227 00:10:03,341 --> 00:10:04,473 Do you know what they say 228 00:10:04,604 --> 00:10:07,128 the leading cause of divorce is, Bob? 229 00:10:10,479 --> 00:10:12,524 Marriage. 230 00:10:12,655 --> 00:10:14,004 [chuckles softly] 231 00:10:17,007 --> 00:10:18,443 I've been married three times. 232 00:10:18,574 --> 00:10:20,532 Did you know that? 233 00:10:20,663 --> 00:10:22,143 I did not. 234 00:10:22,273 --> 00:10:23,579 Yeah. 235 00:10:23,710 --> 00:10:26,843 My first wife, she just gutted me. 236 00:10:26,974 --> 00:10:29,280 Got the second wife to try and replace the first wife, 237 00:10:29,411 --> 00:10:31,195 but that didn't stick. 238 00:10:32,457 --> 00:10:34,590 [sighs deeply] 239 00:10:34,721 --> 00:10:36,374 The trick of it 240 00:10:36,505 --> 00:10:39,029 is you got to find something you love more than her. 241 00:10:42,293 --> 00:10:44,861 And for you, the third wife was the charm? 242 00:10:44,992 --> 00:10:46,863 No, money was the charm for me, 243 00:10:46,994 --> 00:10:48,952 but the third wife's a close second. 244 00:10:49,083 --> 00:10:50,475 Hmm. 245 00:10:50,606 --> 00:10:53,478 [soft tender music] 246 00:10:53,609 --> 00:10:54,741 [door opens] 247 00:10:54,871 --> 00:10:55,872 Hey, Sheila.Hi, Bob. 248 00:10:56,003 --> 00:10:57,613 Ali is on line two. 249 00:10:57,744 --> 00:10:59,746 Huh?Ali, line two. 250 00:10:59,876 --> 00:11:02,444 Thanks. 251 00:11:02,574 --> 00:11:04,794 [door closes] 252 00:11:04,925 --> 00:11:07,275 Sheila.Hi, Al. 253 00:11:07,405 --> 00:11:09,190 Oh, give him a sec. 254 00:11:09,320 --> 00:11:10,626 Okay. 255 00:11:10,757 --> 00:11:12,976 How's his mood today? 256 00:11:13,107 --> 00:11:15,326 Uh, I'll tell you in a minute. 257 00:11:18,460 --> 00:11:22,116 ♪ 258 00:11:22,246 --> 00:11:24,161 Yeah, yeah. 259 00:11:24,292 --> 00:11:25,467 It's a nice surprise. 260 00:11:25,597 --> 00:11:26,990 ALI: Sorry about the article. 261 00:11:27,121 --> 00:11:28,775 They told me it was only gonna be about the movie. 262 00:11:28,905 --> 00:11:30,515 So it's not true? 263 00:11:30,646 --> 00:11:32,300 ALI: It's complicated. 264 00:11:32,430 --> 00:11:34,476 Well, I appreciate the call. 265 00:11:34,606 --> 00:11:35,564 ALI: Wait. 266 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:37,261 Can I come over sometime? 267 00:11:37,392 --> 00:11:38,654 I'd really like to talk to you. 268 00:11:38,785 --> 00:11:40,612 Yeah, no, I-I'd like that. 269 00:11:40,743 --> 00:11:42,440 When were you thinking?ALI: Tonight? 270 00:11:42,571 --> 00:11:45,530 I know it's last minute, but I can come by the house. 271 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:47,402 Tonight's perfect. 272 00:11:47,532 --> 00:11:48,838 I'm looking forward it. 273 00:11:48,969 --> 00:11:52,581 ALI: See you tonight.All right, bye. 274 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:55,802 [intercom beeps]Sheila, call La Scala. 275 00:11:55,932 --> 00:11:58,718 Tell Jean Leon I need a favor tonight. 276 00:11:58,848 --> 00:12:01,590 Mood is good.Mood is good. 277 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:03,810 RUDDY: Thanks.[sighs] 278 00:12:05,202 --> 00:12:07,378 Hey. 279 00:12:07,509 --> 00:12:11,731 How was New York?Well, Lapidus' idea is crazy, 280 00:12:11,861 --> 00:12:13,123 but it might just work. 281 00:12:13,254 --> 00:12:15,473 Why play it safe when we can crash and burn, right? 282 00:12:15,604 --> 00:12:16,692 Hey, you want to play it safe? 283 00:12:16,823 --> 00:12:19,216 Go back to programming computers. 284 00:12:19,347 --> 00:12:20,609 Fair enough. 285 00:12:22,132 --> 00:12:23,438 Listen, Bob, there's something I want to talk to you about. 286 00:12:23,568 --> 00:12:25,962 It's a new idea that I'm very passionate about. 287 00:12:26,093 --> 00:12:28,573 What's America's favorite pastime? 288 00:12:28,704 --> 00:12:29,618 Baseball. 289 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:31,272 No, football.[intercom beeps] 290 00:12:31,402 --> 00:12:32,926 SHEILA: I've got Bluhdorn on line one. 291 00:12:33,056 --> 00:12:34,492 I'll be right there.So-- 292 00:12:34,623 --> 00:12:36,625 SHEILA: He wants to know if you've spoken to Kissinger. 293 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:38,148 Oh, fuck me. It never ends. 294 00:12:38,279 --> 00:12:41,021 Look, Ruddy, I want to know all about your life-- 295 00:12:41,151 --> 00:12:42,762 who you're dating, what you had for lunch, 296 00:12:42,892 --> 00:12:43,763 what kind of underwear you have on, 297 00:12:43,893 --> 00:12:45,112 but right now I can't. 298 00:12:45,242 --> 00:12:46,722 Bluhdorn's still using my ass 299 00:12:46,853 --> 00:12:48,376 like it's his own personal jungle gym. 300 00:12:48,506 --> 00:12:51,422 We'll talk about your idea another time, okay? 301 00:12:51,553 --> 00:12:53,250 Charlie, what's going on? 302 00:12:56,036 --> 00:12:57,211 Huh? 303 00:12:57,341 --> 00:12:59,604 I-I have left messages all over town. 304 00:13:05,393 --> 00:13:06,960 RUDDY: If he's not gonna listen to my pitch, 305 00:13:07,090 --> 00:13:09,266 then we need to get a star that Bob can't say no to. 306 00:13:09,397 --> 00:13:11,138 Who are you thinking? 307 00:13:11,268 --> 00:13:13,096 We know he's got a hard-on for Nicholson. 308 00:13:13,227 --> 00:13:14,010 Meh. 309 00:13:14,968 --> 00:13:15,490 What? Jack's a great actor. 310 00:13:15,620 --> 00:13:16,796 Yeah. 311 00:13:16,926 --> 00:13:20,016 But you need somebody big and strong and sexy. 312 00:13:21,235 --> 00:13:23,367 Okay. 313 00:13:23,498 --> 00:13:24,542 Like who? 314 00:13:26,893 --> 00:13:28,329 Burt Reynolds. 315 00:13:28,459 --> 00:13:31,288 [soft funky music] 316 00:13:31,419 --> 00:13:32,550 ♪ 317 00:13:32,681 --> 00:13:35,075 That's a great idea. 318 00:13:35,205 --> 00:13:37,817 Call his agent tomorrow, set a meeting. 319 00:13:39,340 --> 00:13:40,820 With pleasure. 320 00:13:40,950 --> 00:13:44,649 [match strikes]BOB: Jean. 321 00:13:44,780 --> 00:13:46,826 Jean? 322 00:13:46,956 --> 00:13:48,175 How we doing? 323 00:13:48,305 --> 00:13:50,655 Everything is ready, Mr. Evans. 324 00:13:50,786 --> 00:13:51,874 Yeah? 325 00:13:52,005 --> 00:13:53,571 The Beef Wellington will rest here. 326 00:13:53,702 --> 00:13:55,095 You can serve in 25 minutes. 327 00:13:55,225 --> 00:13:56,313 Oh. Oh, I got it. 328 00:13:56,444 --> 00:13:58,272 Nicoise is in the refrigerator. 329 00:13:58,402 --> 00:13:59,795 Dressing is on table.All right, you're-- 330 00:13:59,926 --> 00:14:00,840 [doorbell rings]Whoa, whoa, whoa! 331 00:14:00,970 --> 00:14:02,058 Use the back door. 332 00:14:02,189 --> 00:14:03,103 It was a pleasure to help--No, I know. 333 00:14:03,233 --> 00:14:04,278 I appreciate it. Go, go, go, go. 334 00:14:04,408 --> 00:14:05,409 Hyah![smack] 335 00:14:05,540 --> 00:14:07,281 Oh, hang on. 336 00:14:10,806 --> 00:14:12,547 [exhales deeply] 337 00:14:15,724 --> 00:14:17,595 Hey. 338 00:14:17,726 --> 00:14:18,988 Did you lose your key? 339 00:14:19,119 --> 00:14:21,382 You don't have to knock. 340 00:14:21,512 --> 00:14:23,732 I don't live here anymore. 341 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,908 Come in, come in. 342 00:14:34,308 --> 00:14:37,528 Wow, you... 343 00:14:37,659 --> 00:14:41,315 you look fantastic.You too. 344 00:14:41,445 --> 00:14:43,621 Thanks for making time on such short notice. 345 00:14:43,752 --> 00:14:45,623 Well, I'm glad you called. 346 00:14:45,754 --> 00:14:47,190 You've been on my mind a lot. 347 00:14:47,321 --> 00:14:49,801 I was hoping that we'd have the chance to-- 348 00:14:49,932 --> 00:14:52,717 [soft tender music] 349 00:14:52,848 --> 00:14:56,896 ♪ 350 00:14:57,026 --> 00:14:58,941 I want this to be easy. 351 00:15:02,684 --> 00:15:06,949 I swear that when you called today... 352 00:15:07,080 --> 00:15:09,952 even though we haven't spoken for a while... 353 00:15:12,389 --> 00:15:14,696 It's like you were in the room with me. 354 00:15:27,230 --> 00:15:30,407 I could paint your face with a blindfold on. 355 00:15:34,977 --> 00:15:36,979 [sighs softly] Ali... 356 00:15:38,589 --> 00:15:42,985 The biggest mistake of my life was letting you slip away. 357 00:15:43,116 --> 00:15:46,293 And I know, I-I let my job take over my life, 358 00:15:46,423 --> 00:15:50,471 and I don't have to do that anymore. 359 00:15:50,601 --> 00:15:53,387 I mean, I'm a different man than I was even six months ago. 360 00:15:53,517 --> 00:15:56,912 I don't have to prove anything or--or be anyone. 361 00:15:57,043 --> 00:16:01,047 I know that I can have both things, 362 00:16:01,177 --> 00:16:02,831 a career and a life. 363 00:16:02,962 --> 00:16:05,181 And that's what I want, to do both... 364 00:16:08,315 --> 00:16:10,578 With you. 365 00:16:10,708 --> 00:16:13,407 You can't, Bob. 366 00:16:13,537 --> 00:16:16,323 It's not who you are. 367 00:16:16,453 --> 00:16:19,543 It's one of the things I love the most about you. 368 00:16:19,674 --> 00:16:23,025 I've never met anyone who loves what they do more than you. 369 00:16:26,507 --> 00:16:28,988 I'm worried that I can't do it without you. 370 00:16:31,077 --> 00:16:32,600 You already have. 371 00:16:35,037 --> 00:16:37,431 Which is why I had to leave. 372 00:16:41,913 --> 00:16:44,003 Yeah. 373 00:16:44,133 --> 00:16:46,962 Well, I guess this, uh-- 374 00:16:47,093 --> 00:16:49,312 I guess this means that you won't be joining me 375 00:16:49,443 --> 00:16:51,445 for "The Godfather" premiere. 376 00:16:51,575 --> 00:16:53,142 [chuckles softly] 377 00:16:53,273 --> 00:16:54,839 You really want me there? 378 00:16:54,970 --> 00:16:56,058 Or just the version of me 379 00:16:56,189 --> 00:16:57,755 that lets you say "fuck off" to the press. 380 00:16:57,886 --> 00:17:00,715 [both laugh] 381 00:17:00,845 --> 00:17:02,021 Sadly-- 382 00:17:02,151 --> 00:17:03,239 sadly, it's the former, 383 00:17:03,370 --> 00:17:06,199 but I would really enjoy the latter. 384 00:17:08,853 --> 00:17:11,378 I'm sorry this went down the way it did. 385 00:17:13,162 --> 00:17:15,077 [softly] I'm sorry, too. 386 00:17:37,708 --> 00:17:39,536 Be good to yourself. 387 00:17:41,538 --> 00:17:43,279 You know me. 388 00:17:52,462 --> 00:17:53,594 [sniffles] 389 00:17:53,724 --> 00:17:55,074 [door opens] 390 00:17:55,204 --> 00:17:56,510 Bye, Ali. 391 00:17:58,077 --> 00:17:59,687 Goodbye, Bob. 392 00:18:07,260 --> 00:18:10,785 [sniffles, sighs] 393 00:18:36,245 --> 00:18:37,681 Okay, your itinerary is inside, 394 00:18:37,812 --> 00:18:39,422 and it's just you and Evans on the plane. 395 00:18:39,553 --> 00:18:41,903 Good, I like a captive audience. 396 00:18:42,033 --> 00:18:43,600 How are we doing setting that Burt Reynolds meeting? 397 00:18:43,731 --> 00:18:45,776 His schedule's tight, but we'll get him. 398 00:18:45,907 --> 00:18:48,997 As soon as possible.Mm-hmm. 399 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:51,478 Hey. 400 00:18:51,608 --> 00:18:54,045 Good luck. 401 00:18:54,176 --> 00:18:55,873 To the both of us. 402 00:18:59,921 --> 00:19:01,009 Car's here. 403 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:04,055 Ruddy's meeting you on the tarmac. 404 00:19:04,186 --> 00:19:05,579 Bob? 405 00:19:05,709 --> 00:19:06,841 You all right? 406 00:19:06,971 --> 00:19:08,103 I'm fine. 407 00:19:08,234 --> 00:19:09,539 Yeah, well, the premiere tickets are in here. 408 00:19:09,670 --> 00:19:11,324 The limo in New York will pick you up at 7:00 sharp, 409 00:19:11,454 --> 00:19:13,064 so that should give you enough time 410 00:19:13,195 --> 00:19:14,588 to shower at the hotel. 411 00:19:14,718 --> 00:19:16,981 [phone rings] 412 00:19:17,112 --> 00:19:19,245 Bob Evans' office. 413 00:19:19,375 --> 00:19:22,248 Uh, yes. Yes, of course, sir. 414 00:19:22,378 --> 00:19:24,163 It's him. It's him. 415 00:19:24,293 --> 00:19:25,599 Him who? 416 00:19:25,729 --> 00:19:27,122 Kissinger. 417 00:19:27,253 --> 00:19:29,516 [tense upbeat music] 418 00:19:29,646 --> 00:19:31,344 Henry, bubbe, did you save the world yet? 419 00:19:31,474 --> 00:19:32,606 KISSINGER: What's the emergency? 420 00:19:32,736 --> 00:19:34,216 I was in a meeting with the Joint Chiefs. 421 00:19:34,347 --> 00:19:36,218 Just a front-row ticket to the hottest movie 422 00:19:36,349 --> 00:19:37,741 the world has ever seen, "The Godfather." 423 00:19:37,872 --> 00:19:39,656 I need you there with me at the premiere, Charlie too. 424 00:19:39,787 --> 00:19:41,267 KISSINGER: I wish, but I'm supposed to fly 425 00:19:41,397 --> 00:19:43,791 to Moscow tomorrow.Ugh. Can't you delay? 426 00:19:43,921 --> 00:19:46,359 Seriously, Mother Russia's not going anywhere. 427 00:19:46,489 --> 00:19:47,795 KISSINGER: Oh, I don't think I can. 428 00:19:47,925 --> 00:19:48,970 Please, Henry. 429 00:19:49,100 --> 00:19:51,277 I could really use an ally tonight, 430 00:19:51,407 --> 00:19:53,453 and I'll owe you, pal. 431 00:19:53,583 --> 00:19:55,846 KISSINGER: I'll try, Evans, but no promises. 432 00:19:55,977 --> 00:19:56,891 All right. 433 00:19:57,021 --> 00:19:58,109 Thanks, Henry. 434 00:19:58,240 --> 00:20:01,287 ♪ 435 00:20:01,417 --> 00:20:02,679 Don't pity me, Sheila. 436 00:20:02,810 --> 00:20:04,246 I'm not. 437 00:20:04,377 --> 00:20:05,987 Car's waiting. 438 00:20:06,117 --> 00:20:07,467 Thanks. 439 00:20:12,341 --> 00:20:13,821 You know, 440 00:20:13,951 --> 00:20:16,780 I have this recurring dream about "The Godfather" premiere. 441 00:20:16,911 --> 00:20:19,783 I got Ali on one arm, I got Kissinger or the other, 442 00:20:19,914 --> 00:20:23,047 and it's a perfect night. 443 00:20:23,178 --> 00:20:24,875 Sounds silly, I know, 444 00:20:25,006 --> 00:20:27,878 but I've had it in my head a really long time. 445 00:20:28,009 --> 00:20:29,358 Doesn't sound silly at all. 446 00:20:29,489 --> 00:20:32,318 This is gonna be huge, Ruddy. I know it. 447 00:20:32,448 --> 00:20:35,408 Tonight's premiere is just the beginning. 448 00:20:35,538 --> 00:20:37,975 And with Ali gone, 449 00:20:38,106 --> 00:20:40,239 I'm doubling down on it all. 450 00:20:40,369 --> 00:20:43,764 I want to talk to you about the next one. 451 00:20:43,894 --> 00:20:45,461 So I'm meeting with Burt Reynolds 452 00:20:45,592 --> 00:20:47,376 as soon as we get back to talk about that project 453 00:20:47,507 --> 00:20:49,117 I mentioned to you. He's really into it. 454 00:20:49,248 --> 00:20:50,118 Ruddy--And I'm thinking-- 455 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:51,337 hear me out-- 456 00:20:51,467 --> 00:20:53,295 we get Francis to write and direct it. 457 00:20:53,426 --> 00:20:55,036 I know you don't immediately think 458 00:20:55,166 --> 00:20:58,213 of Francis Coppola and sports, but he's--he's the guy. 459 00:20:58,344 --> 00:21:00,520 Ruddy, your little movie's gonna have to wait 460 00:21:00,650 --> 00:21:02,086 'cause we're doing "The Godfather" sequel first. 461 00:21:02,217 --> 00:21:03,262 Francis is right. 462 00:21:03,392 --> 00:21:04,872 We can't wait on this. 463 00:21:05,002 --> 00:21:06,439 Bob, we don't even know 464 00:21:06,569 --> 00:21:07,570 if this one's gonna be a hit yet. 465 00:21:07,701 --> 00:21:09,964 We can't be banking on a sequel. 466 00:21:10,094 --> 00:21:11,444 And I know it's just a treatment right now, 467 00:21:11,574 --> 00:21:12,706 but this little movie's 468 00:21:12,836 --> 00:21:14,316 starting to get a lot of momentum to it. 469 00:21:14,447 --> 00:21:16,275 And I think if we can get it off the ground 470 00:21:16,405 --> 00:21:17,450 while "The Godfather" is rolling out-- 471 00:21:17,580 --> 00:21:20,235 Ruddy, there is no other pick right now. 472 00:21:20,366 --> 00:21:22,193 This is it. There's more of a meal here. 473 00:21:22,324 --> 00:21:23,499 First rule of Hollywood-- 474 00:21:23,630 --> 00:21:24,848 never leave anything on your plate. 475 00:21:24,979 --> 00:21:27,329 Look, if this thing hits, 476 00:21:27,460 --> 00:21:29,679 it's the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 477 00:21:29,810 --> 00:21:31,420 and you and I are sitting at the end 478 00:21:31,551 --> 00:21:33,553 like a couple of good-looking leprechauns. 479 00:21:33,683 --> 00:21:35,337 I need your full attention on this. 480 00:21:35,468 --> 00:21:37,339 It's important. 481 00:21:37,470 --> 00:21:39,515 Do you understand? 482 00:21:47,871 --> 00:21:49,525 Do you ever wonder why 483 00:21:49,656 --> 00:21:52,528 they fly out all the way over the ocean 484 00:21:52,659 --> 00:21:56,053 only to turn around and head the other way? 485 00:21:59,405 --> 00:22:00,884 Look, 486 00:22:01,015 --> 00:22:04,148 I know that you and I haven't always agreed on everything, 487 00:22:04,279 --> 00:22:06,150 and, fuck me, 488 00:22:06,281 --> 00:22:09,676 you did some pretty dubious shit. 489 00:22:09,806 --> 00:22:13,419 But for the most part, I think... 490 00:22:13,549 --> 00:22:16,813 you did a really good job producing your movie. 491 00:22:16,944 --> 00:22:19,642 [soft piano music] 492 00:22:19,773 --> 00:22:21,209 Our movie. 493 00:22:21,340 --> 00:22:23,298 It's our movie, Bob. 494 00:22:23,429 --> 00:22:25,605 It's your name on the poster, pal. 495 00:22:25,735 --> 00:22:31,306 ♪ 496 00:22:31,437 --> 00:22:32,829 To "The Godfather." 497 00:22:32,960 --> 00:22:39,183 ♪ 498 00:22:39,314 --> 00:22:42,143 [knocking on door] 499 00:22:45,929 --> 00:22:47,888 ♪ [Elton John's "Rocket Man"] 500 00:22:48,018 --> 00:22:49,846 ♪ She packed my bags last night ♪ 501 00:22:49,977 --> 00:22:50,847 Hey. 502 00:22:50,978 --> 00:22:52,022 ♪ Pre-flight 503 00:22:52,153 --> 00:22:54,373 Hey. 504 00:22:54,503 --> 00:22:57,376 Uh, what are you doing here? 505 00:22:57,506 --> 00:23:00,422 I'm giving the press something to write about... 506 00:23:00,553 --> 00:23:02,076 one last time. 507 00:23:02,206 --> 00:23:06,559 ♪ And I'm gonna be high 508 00:23:06,689 --> 00:23:09,518 ♪ As a kite by then 509 00:23:09,649 --> 00:23:11,041 [whispers] Thank you. 510 00:23:11,172 --> 00:23:13,392 ♪ 511 00:23:13,522 --> 00:23:15,524 [loud thud] 512 00:23:15,655 --> 00:23:19,920 ♪ I miss the Earth so much, I miss my wife ♪ 513 00:23:20,050 --> 00:23:23,402 [crowd clamoring] 514 00:23:23,532 --> 00:23:26,753 ♪ It's lonely out in space 515 00:23:26,883 --> 00:23:29,364 [crowd shouting and cheering]CROWD: We love you! 516 00:23:29,495 --> 00:23:35,239 ♪ On such a timeless flight ♪ 517 00:23:35,370 --> 00:23:38,939 ♪ 518 00:23:39,069 --> 00:23:40,767 PERSON: It's the producer, Al Ruddy. 519 00:23:40,897 --> 00:23:42,595 PERSON 2: Ruddy!PERSON: Al! Al Ruddy! 520 00:23:42,725 --> 00:23:44,597 [reporters clamoring] 521 00:23:44,727 --> 00:23:47,077 ♪ And I think it's gonna be a long, long time ♪ 522 00:23:47,208 --> 00:23:50,907 ♪ Till touchdown brings me 'round again to find ♪ 523 00:23:51,038 --> 00:23:53,997 ♪ I'm not the man they think I am at home ♪ 524 00:23:54,128 --> 00:23:56,609 ♪ Oh, no, no, no 525 00:23:56,739 --> 00:23:58,654 ♪ I'm a rocket man 526 00:23:58,785 --> 00:24:00,308 Thanks for coming. It means a lot. 527 00:24:00,439 --> 00:24:01,875 Thank you.PERSON: What's up, Al? 528 00:24:02,005 --> 00:24:05,748 ♪ Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone ♪ 529 00:24:05,879 --> 00:24:07,837 ♪ 530 00:24:07,968 --> 00:24:09,056 There he is. 531 00:24:09,186 --> 00:24:10,492 Mario Puzo.Hey! 532 00:24:10,623 --> 00:24:12,668 Hey, buddy! How the hell have you been? 533 00:24:12,799 --> 00:24:14,844 Oh, you're not gonna believe this. 534 00:24:14,975 --> 00:24:16,629 I wrote a treatment for Warner Brothers. 535 00:24:16,759 --> 00:24:18,631 A treatment. For what? 536 00:24:18,761 --> 00:24:21,677 "Superman," all right? It was one page long. 537 00:24:21,808 --> 00:24:24,680 Guess how much they paid me. 538 00:24:24,811 --> 00:24:26,465 [quietly] A million bucks. 539 00:24:26,595 --> 00:24:28,858 Get the fuck out of here. For one page? 540 00:24:28,989 --> 00:24:31,426 They wanted a say from the author of "The Godfather." 541 00:24:31,557 --> 00:24:33,472 Well, they got off cheap, then. 542 00:24:33,602 --> 00:24:34,908 Hey, let me finish this, and I'll see you in a sec. 543 00:24:35,038 --> 00:24:36,953 Yeah, you got it.All right. 544 00:24:37,084 --> 00:24:38,477 ♪ 545 00:24:38,607 --> 00:24:39,826 [crowd cheering loudly] 546 00:24:39,956 --> 00:24:42,829 ♪ Mars ain't the kind of place ♪ 547 00:24:42,959 --> 00:24:45,832 ♪ To raise your kids 548 00:24:45,962 --> 00:24:47,398 ♪ 549 00:24:47,529 --> 00:24:48,791 ♪ In fact, it's cold as hell 550 00:24:48,922 --> 00:24:50,489 Excuse me. 551 00:24:50,619 --> 00:24:52,534 Evans!Henry! 552 00:24:52,665 --> 00:24:54,884 Bubbe, you made it!The Russians can wait. 553 00:24:55,015 --> 00:24:57,104 ♪ There's no one there to raise them ♪ 554 00:24:57,234 --> 00:24:58,714 Hey, Charlie. We're finally here. 555 00:24:58,845 --> 00:25:00,107 [chuckling] Yeah! 556 00:25:00,237 --> 00:25:02,501 That son of a bitch, he did it. He really did it. 557 00:25:02,631 --> 00:25:04,111 Evans actually got Kissinger. 558 00:25:04,241 --> 00:25:05,329 Yeah. 559 00:25:05,460 --> 00:25:07,288 See, I told you. 560 00:25:07,418 --> 00:25:10,726 I got a good feeling about this movie. 561 00:25:10,857 --> 00:25:12,598 Congratulations, Al.Thanks, Barry. 562 00:25:12,728 --> 00:25:14,904 BOB: Charlie![chuckles] 563 00:25:15,035 --> 00:25:17,341 Henry, thank you so much for coming. 564 00:25:17,472 --> 00:25:19,213 Evans, you did it.You remember Ali. 565 00:25:19,343 --> 00:25:20,606 CHARLIE: Ali.ALI: Charlie. 566 00:25:20,736 --> 00:25:23,260 ♪ A rocket man 567 00:25:23,391 --> 00:25:24,305 Francis. 568 00:25:24,435 --> 00:25:25,698 [chuckles] 569 00:25:25,828 --> 00:25:28,048 How are we feeling? Are you nervous? 570 00:25:28,178 --> 00:25:31,138 Not at all. No, I'm very proud of my work. 571 00:25:31,268 --> 00:25:33,140 So am I. 572 00:25:33,270 --> 00:25:36,883 ♪ 573 00:25:37,013 --> 00:25:39,668 ♪ And I think it's gonna be a long, long time ♪ 574 00:25:39,799 --> 00:25:41,844 ♪ Till touchdown brings me 'round ♪ 575 00:25:41,975 --> 00:25:43,193 Go ahead. 576 00:25:43,324 --> 00:25:45,413 ♪ I'm not the man they think I am at home ♪ 577 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:46,501 Look after my princess now. 578 00:25:46,632 --> 00:25:47,502 Oh, yeah, yeah.I'll be fine. 579 00:25:47,633 --> 00:25:48,547 Thanks so much for coming. 580 00:25:48,677 --> 00:25:50,723 Barry! Barry.Good to see you. 581 00:25:50,853 --> 00:25:52,463 You look spiffy.Congratulations. 582 00:25:52,594 --> 00:25:53,639 I love this. 583 00:25:53,769 --> 00:25:56,511 ♪ Rocket man, burning out 584 00:25:56,642 --> 00:25:58,644 Look at us, three musketeers.Hey. 585 00:25:58,774 --> 00:26:00,210 Hey, what the fuck? Wh--where's Puzo? 586 00:26:00,341 --> 00:26:01,560 What's going on?Mario. 587 00:26:01,690 --> 00:26:02,561 Hey, can I get a shot of you guys? 588 00:26:02,691 --> 00:26:04,171 Yeah, why not? Why not? 589 00:26:04,301 --> 00:26:05,651 Hey, the brothers.Come here. 590 00:26:05,781 --> 00:26:08,001 [chuckles]There he is. 591 00:26:08,131 --> 00:26:10,090 Francis, what was it like adapting the book? 592 00:26:10,220 --> 00:26:11,395 Oh, I had a wonderful time 593 00:26:11,526 --> 00:26:12,701 working with this gentleman right here. 594 00:26:12,832 --> 00:26:14,094 What are you working on right now? 595 00:26:14,224 --> 00:26:16,009 I'm working on a treatment for Warner Brothers. 596 00:26:16,139 --> 00:26:18,098 Bob, what's up next for Paramount? 597 00:26:18,228 --> 00:26:20,666 Well, uh, we have a wonderful picture, "Chinatown," 598 00:26:20,796 --> 00:26:22,581 which is in pre-production starring Nicholson. 599 00:26:22,711 --> 00:26:24,365 And then we start shooting "Serpico" 600 00:26:24,495 --> 00:26:25,714 with Al Pacino early next year. 601 00:26:25,845 --> 00:26:28,891 And after that, God willing, "The Great Gatsby," 602 00:26:29,022 --> 00:26:32,112 written by our very own Francis and starring... 603 00:26:32,242 --> 00:26:33,026 Robert Redford. 604 00:26:33,983 --> 00:26:36,507 And, Al, what's next up for you? 605 00:26:36,638 --> 00:26:39,249 Well... 606 00:26:39,380 --> 00:26:42,775 you know, the Corleone story might not be finished. 607 00:26:42,905 --> 00:26:43,819 There's a lot in Mario's book 608 00:26:43,950 --> 00:26:46,256 that we haven't even touched yet. 609 00:26:46,387 --> 00:26:48,171 The team's all in place. 610 00:26:48,302 --> 00:26:52,306 I mean, what can I say? We got lightning in a bottle. 611 00:26:52,436 --> 00:26:53,612 Mr. Evans, can you confirm 612 00:26:53,742 --> 00:26:55,439 that Paramount is already planning 613 00:26:55,570 --> 00:26:57,485 a sequel to "The Godfather"? 614 00:26:57,616 --> 00:26:59,356 We're jumping the gun. 615 00:26:59,487 --> 00:27:01,141 Let's enjoy this moment 616 00:27:01,271 --> 00:27:03,752 because the world will never forget it. 617 00:27:03,883 --> 00:27:05,275 Couple of photographs, then we'll get in there. 618 00:27:05,406 --> 00:27:06,494 Come on. 619 00:27:06,625 --> 00:27:08,365 ♪ 620 00:27:08,496 --> 00:27:11,760 ♪ And I think it's gonna be a long, long time ♪ 621 00:27:11,891 --> 00:27:14,894 [soft theatrical music plays] 622 00:27:15,024 --> 00:27:20,203 ♪ 623 00:27:20,334 --> 00:27:21,422 It's so quiet. 624 00:27:21,552 --> 00:27:23,467 It's not a good sign. 625 00:27:23,598 --> 00:27:27,689 Francis, relax. You're making me nervous. 626 00:27:27,820 --> 00:27:29,386 But that's it. That's it. That's the ending. 627 00:27:29,517 --> 00:27:31,084 They hate it. 628 00:27:31,214 --> 00:27:32,563 [sighs] 629 00:27:32,694 --> 00:27:34,261 ♪ 630 00:27:34,391 --> 00:27:38,744 [muffled cheers and applause] 631 00:27:38,874 --> 00:27:40,441 I told you we got it. 632 00:27:40,571 --> 00:27:42,356 We got it.[chuckles] 633 00:27:42,486 --> 00:27:44,314 ♪ 634 00:27:44,445 --> 00:27:46,708 [exhales deeply] 635 00:27:46,839 --> 00:27:48,754 The audience, fine, but what about the reviews? 636 00:27:48,884 --> 00:27:50,146 [muffled cheering continues] 637 00:27:50,277 --> 00:27:52,105 [snorts] 638 00:27:58,807 --> 00:28:01,114 FRANCIS: Okay, we got it. Thank you, thank you. 639 00:28:01,244 --> 00:28:02,811 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. You read it. 640 00:28:02,942 --> 00:28:05,858 I-I-I can't. You read it. 641 00:28:11,080 --> 00:28:15,128 What does it say? What does it say? 642 00:28:15,258 --> 00:28:19,915 "'The Godfather' fans Brando's old flame. 643 00:28:20,046 --> 00:28:23,005 "The old irresistible magic is revived 644 00:28:23,136 --> 00:28:25,878 "in Paramount's 'The Godfather.' 645 00:28:26,008 --> 00:28:28,837 "The immensity of the project must have been staggering. 646 00:28:28,968 --> 00:28:33,015 [cheers and applause] 647 00:28:33,146 --> 00:28:36,584 Stop it. Thank you, thank you. 648 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:40,109 Well, thanks. It's very kind of you. 649 00:28:40,240 --> 00:28:42,764 BETTYE: "But producer Albert S. Ruddy, 650 00:28:42,895 --> 00:28:45,071 "director Francis Ford Coppola, 651 00:28:45,201 --> 00:28:48,378 "and screenwriter Mario Puzo with Coppola 652 00:28:48,509 --> 00:28:50,641 make it seem easy." 653 00:28:50,772 --> 00:28:53,601 [funky upbeat music] 654 00:28:53,732 --> 00:28:58,214 ♪ 655 00:28:58,345 --> 00:29:00,956 "Elements of excitement and suspense are sustained 656 00:29:01,087 --> 00:29:03,132 "in the high peaks of the story. 657 00:29:03,263 --> 00:29:07,615 Gangland strategy, vendettas, violence, revenge." 658 00:29:07,746 --> 00:29:09,748 Beautiful, thank you. 659 00:29:09,878 --> 00:29:11,662 Hey, Al. 660 00:29:11,793 --> 00:29:13,316 You need to look at this. 661 00:29:13,447 --> 00:29:15,536 Fucking Waldo Salt. 662 00:29:15,666 --> 00:29:17,756 [upbeat brassy music] 663 00:29:17,886 --> 00:29:21,107 "'The Godfather' is a stunning production. 664 00:29:21,237 --> 00:29:23,544 "There never has been and probably never will be 665 00:29:23,674 --> 00:29:25,807 "an ending as wondrously wrought 666 00:29:25,938 --> 00:29:29,289 as the unforgettable climax of 'The Godfather.'" 667 00:29:29,419 --> 00:29:31,465 ♪ 668 00:29:31,595 --> 00:29:34,163 [chuckles] 669 00:29:34,294 --> 00:29:35,469 Son of a bitch. 670 00:29:35,599 --> 00:29:37,427 ♪ 671 00:29:37,558 --> 00:29:41,083 [laughs softly] 672 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:46,045 You wrote this? 673 00:29:46,175 --> 00:29:47,002 I did. 674 00:29:48,090 --> 00:29:49,439 But that's just a treatment, Burt. 675 00:29:49,570 --> 00:29:50,876 So he's a coach? 676 00:29:51,006 --> 00:29:53,008 And he's a quarterback, Burt. 677 00:29:53,139 --> 00:29:55,576 Can you throw a spiral?[scoffs] 678 00:29:55,706 --> 00:29:57,839 Yeah, sugar, I can throw the ball. 679 00:29:57,970 --> 00:30:00,363 I thought a sports movies scared everybody. 680 00:30:00,494 --> 00:30:01,234 Well, this one's unique 681 00:30:02,278 --> 00:30:04,541 because it takes place in prison. 682 00:30:04,672 --> 00:30:06,717 What?Yeah. 683 00:30:06,848 --> 00:30:08,197 The guy breaks up with his girlfriend, 684 00:30:08,328 --> 00:30:11,722 steals her car, does 18 months down south. 685 00:30:11,853 --> 00:30:13,594 I wish you would've told me that before, 686 00:30:13,724 --> 00:30:15,988 I could've saved you some time. 687 00:30:16,118 --> 00:30:18,904 I don't want to do a prison picture. 688 00:30:19,034 --> 00:30:21,471 Well, this movie isn't about prison. 689 00:30:21,602 --> 00:30:23,734 It's about a guy 690 00:30:23,865 --> 00:30:26,389 who gets one more chance to get the dignity back in his life, 691 00:30:26,520 --> 00:30:28,087 and he takes it. 692 00:30:28,217 --> 00:30:29,871 It's an underdog story. 693 00:30:30,002 --> 00:30:31,307 And honestly, Burt, 694 00:30:32,787 --> 00:30:33,657 I think you're the only actor alive who can pull it off. 695 00:30:34,920 --> 00:30:38,880 [chuckles] 696 00:30:39,011 --> 00:30:41,361 Al Pacino told me about you. 697 00:30:41,491 --> 00:30:43,798 What did he say? 698 00:30:43,929 --> 00:30:45,800 He said you were relentless.[laughs] 699 00:30:45,931 --> 00:30:48,237 Told me how you went to bat for him. 700 00:30:48,368 --> 00:30:49,673 That there's no one else he'd rather have 701 00:30:49,804 --> 00:30:52,285 in a foxhole with him. 702 00:30:52,415 --> 00:30:53,939 You sign on, I'll be with you every day, 703 00:30:54,069 --> 00:30:55,375 every step of fucking the way. 704 00:30:56,942 --> 00:30:58,421 And I will kill to make sure the integrity of this movie 705 00:30:58,552 --> 00:31:00,946 is something that we can both be proud of. 706 00:31:01,076 --> 00:31:04,166 [soft funky music] 707 00:31:04,297 --> 00:31:09,215 ♪ 708 00:31:09,345 --> 00:31:10,912 [sucks teeth] 709 00:31:11,043 --> 00:31:12,522 Come on, Burt. 710 00:31:12,653 --> 00:31:14,046 ♪ 711 00:31:14,176 --> 00:31:16,135 Can't believe I'm about to say yes to a prison picture. 712 00:31:16,265 --> 00:31:18,137 [gasps] 713 00:31:24,839 --> 00:31:25,927 "Part II." 714 00:31:26,058 --> 00:31:28,234 We're calling it... 715 00:31:28,364 --> 00:31:30,366 "Part II." 716 00:31:30,497 --> 00:31:31,411 BOB: Well, I love it. 717 00:31:31,541 --> 00:31:34,109 Sells the saga. 718 00:31:34,240 --> 00:31:38,200 So, come on, what--what are you thinking? 719 00:31:38,331 --> 00:31:41,551 Vito Corleone is not dead. 720 00:31:43,379 --> 00:31:44,380 I'm sorry? 721 00:31:44,511 --> 00:31:46,034 They put him in the fucking ground. 722 00:31:46,165 --> 00:31:47,644 What are you talking about? Is he a ghost? 723 00:31:47,775 --> 00:31:50,865 'Cause Brando will not-- will not play a fucking ghost. 724 00:31:50,996 --> 00:31:53,563 The old man is dead, 725 00:31:53,694 --> 00:31:57,263 but the young man who first comes to America... 726 00:31:57,393 --> 00:31:58,873 is alive. 727 00:31:59,004 --> 00:32:00,614 FRANCIS: It takes place turn of the century, 728 00:32:00,744 --> 00:32:02,616 young immigrant Vito, 729 00:32:02,746 --> 00:32:05,271 who, with a sense of justice and brutality, 730 00:32:05,401 --> 00:32:08,100 becomes the feared and powerful businessman. 731 00:32:08,230 --> 00:32:11,059 It's still a commentary on capitalism. 732 00:32:11,190 --> 00:32:14,280 Ruddy doesn't like it. You don't like it? 733 00:32:14,410 --> 00:32:15,585 No, no. 734 00:32:16,978 --> 00:32:17,936 I think everything you guys are saying sounds great, 735 00:32:18,066 --> 00:32:20,286 but, uh, I mean, no Michael. 736 00:32:20,416 --> 00:32:22,114 No Michael? of course, Michael. 737 00:32:22,244 --> 00:32:23,854 He--he's the Don now. 738 00:32:23,985 --> 00:32:25,421 Oh, thank fuck. 739 00:32:25,552 --> 00:32:27,380 FRANCIS: Takes place in the two time periods 740 00:32:27,510 --> 00:32:29,164 so we can play the juxtaposition 741 00:32:29,295 --> 00:32:31,819 of Vito Corleone building up his family, his empire, 742 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:34,387 while Michael watches his family fracture. 743 00:32:34,517 --> 00:32:37,346 It's just like this country as it hurdles toward the '60s. 744 00:32:37,477 --> 00:32:39,958 Well, I can see you haven't given this much thought. 745 00:32:40,088 --> 00:32:41,524 No, none. [chuckles] 746 00:32:41,655 --> 00:32:44,397 BOB: Come on, keep going. You got me. I'm interested. 747 00:32:44,527 --> 00:32:46,355 PERSON ON TV: Many of them leaving a year to the day 748 00:32:46,486 --> 00:32:49,184 from the time they arrived. 749 00:32:49,315 --> 00:32:51,056 Ruddy, the TV's here. 750 00:32:51,186 --> 00:32:53,014 That's the fireplace.Elizabeth Taylor. 751 00:32:53,145 --> 00:32:55,756 Oh, I love Liz. 752 00:32:55,886 --> 00:32:56,844 That was a fun night. 753 00:32:56,975 --> 00:32:59,455 You know, I saw her one time. 754 00:32:59,586 --> 00:33:01,762 It was right before I pitched "Hogan's Heroes," 755 00:33:01,892 --> 00:33:04,721 and she took my breath away. 756 00:33:04,852 --> 00:33:06,288 Feels like 100 years ago now. 757 00:33:06,419 --> 00:33:07,942 Well, that's because you're not on the outside 758 00:33:08,073 --> 00:33:10,031 looking in anymore.Oh, come on. 759 00:33:10,162 --> 00:33:12,033 You never get used to Liz Taylor, right? 760 00:33:12,164 --> 00:33:14,557 That's right. You never do. 761 00:33:14,688 --> 00:33:15,689 Ooh. 762 00:33:15,819 --> 00:33:17,256 But before we tell you 763 00:33:17,386 --> 00:33:19,432 about the sunny Southern California weather, 764 00:33:19,562 --> 00:33:21,477 let's find out which pictures were nominated 765 00:33:21,608 --> 00:33:24,002 for this year's 45th Academy Awards. 766 00:33:24,132 --> 00:33:25,090 Gigantic long shot. 767 00:33:25,220 --> 00:33:26,395 Doesn't even matter.Not at all. 768 00:33:26,526 --> 00:33:28,789 Biggest box office of all time. 769 00:33:28,919 --> 00:33:31,096 We already won. 770 00:33:31,226 --> 00:33:33,011 PERSON ON TV: First up, the nominees chosen 771 00:33:33,141 --> 00:33:34,360 by members of the Academy 772 00:33:34,490 --> 00:33:36,797 for Actress in a Supporting Role. 773 00:33:36,927 --> 00:33:42,411 Here's to 11 fucking nominations. 774 00:33:42,542 --> 00:33:44,805 [glasses clink]Unbelievable. 775 00:33:44,935 --> 00:33:47,025 Oh.Oh, now, that is nice. 776 00:33:47,155 --> 00:33:48,765 That's a 1954 Macallan Single Malt, 777 00:33:48,896 --> 00:33:50,115 aged in God's finest barrel. 778 00:33:50,245 --> 00:33:52,769 Special drink for a special occasion. 779 00:33:52,900 --> 00:33:54,119 Ooh. 780 00:33:54,249 --> 00:33:56,860 I'm only gonna say this, Ruddy. 781 00:33:56,991 --> 00:33:59,167 I want this so bad, 782 00:33:59,298 --> 00:34:02,040 I will fuck the entire Academy if I have to. 783 00:34:02,170 --> 00:34:03,693 What happened to "we already won"? 784 00:34:03,824 --> 00:34:05,086 [chuckles] Sure, sure. 785 00:34:05,217 --> 00:34:08,046 But there are other prizes to be had now. 786 00:34:08,176 --> 00:34:09,830 You're still talking about the Oscars? 787 00:34:09,960 --> 00:34:11,266 Hey, I got plans. 788 00:34:11,397 --> 00:34:12,702 I've just been waiting for the right time, 789 00:34:14,226 --> 00:34:16,706 and that right time is coming soon to a theater near you. 790 00:34:16,837 --> 00:34:17,968 [ice clinks]Thank you. 791 00:34:18,099 --> 00:34:20,319 And for you, too, Oscar changes everything. 792 00:34:20,449 --> 00:34:21,972 You're in a different category now. 793 00:34:22,103 --> 00:34:23,365 This is your moment. 794 00:34:23,496 --> 00:34:26,194 And when they call the nominations for Best Picture, 795 00:34:26,325 --> 00:34:30,242 it'll be your ugly mug on TV, not mine, you. 796 00:34:30,372 --> 00:34:31,547 Unless, of course, I'm sitting next to you, 797 00:34:31,678 --> 00:34:33,854 which, by the way, I'll be sitting next to you. 798 00:34:33,984 --> 00:34:35,769 [both chuckle] 799 00:34:35,899 --> 00:34:37,640 BOB: Oh, shit. 800 00:34:37,771 --> 00:34:39,251 People are gonna start promising you things. 801 00:34:39,381 --> 00:34:41,079 They're gonna wine and dine you. 802 00:34:41,209 --> 00:34:44,299 But between all the glamour 803 00:34:44,430 --> 00:34:45,953 and all the bullshit, 804 00:34:46,084 --> 00:34:48,303 remember, you hold the keys. 805 00:34:48,434 --> 00:34:50,088 It's what you want that matters. 806 00:34:50,218 --> 00:34:52,351 Trust your gut. It's what got you here. 807 00:34:52,481 --> 00:34:55,354 I told you once, some people have brains, 808 00:34:55,484 --> 00:34:58,966 some people have balls, but you have both. 809 00:34:59,097 --> 00:35:00,968 Don't forget that. 810 00:35:01,099 --> 00:35:04,102 Salute.Salute. 811 00:35:04,232 --> 00:35:05,668 BETTYE: Stevie Phillips wants to set up a call 812 00:35:05,799 --> 00:35:08,323 to discuss talent for "The Godfather II." 813 00:35:08,454 --> 00:35:10,325 Um, Stevie Phillips is gonna have to wait. 814 00:35:10,456 --> 00:35:12,806 I'm a little slammed today. 815 00:35:12,936 --> 00:35:14,286 You also have a call set up on Monday 816 00:35:14,416 --> 00:35:15,678 with Francis and Mario. 817 00:35:15,809 --> 00:35:17,811 They want to pitch you some new ideas. 818 00:35:17,941 --> 00:35:19,247 Burt Reynolds also called. 819 00:35:19,378 --> 00:35:21,031 He wants to know if you found a writer yet. 820 00:35:21,162 --> 00:35:24,600 He says his window is closing. 821 00:35:24,731 --> 00:35:26,472 Okay. 822 00:35:26,602 --> 00:35:28,691 We're gonna find a writer, Al. 823 00:35:28,822 --> 00:35:30,519 It's not that. 824 00:35:30,650 --> 00:35:33,740 I'm just afraid the sequel's gonna kill my other movie. 825 00:35:33,870 --> 00:35:36,134 I don't understand. 826 00:35:36,264 --> 00:35:38,266 You know how it goes. 827 00:35:38,397 --> 00:35:39,398 If I do "The Godfather," 828 00:35:40,573 --> 00:35:41,139 it's gonna take up every aspect of my life. 829 00:35:42,052 --> 00:35:42,879 And then I got to wait, what? 830 00:35:44,533 --> 00:35:46,883 A year, year and a half until I can get my own movie going. 831 00:35:47,014 --> 00:35:48,537 I'm gonna lose Burt. 832 00:35:48,668 --> 00:35:49,538 You can do both. 833 00:35:49,669 --> 00:35:51,061 Producers do that all the time. 834 00:35:51,192 --> 00:35:53,151 Well, not this one. 835 00:35:53,281 --> 00:35:55,675 I can't do something halfway. 836 00:35:55,805 --> 00:35:58,286 I know. 837 00:35:58,417 --> 00:36:01,463 Oh, hey, before I forget... 838 00:36:03,596 --> 00:36:07,121 Meet me at this address today in Beverly Hills, 2:00. 839 00:36:07,252 --> 00:36:08,818 You got it. 840 00:36:13,432 --> 00:36:15,912 PERSON: Al Ruddy? 841 00:36:16,043 --> 00:36:18,263 Yeah. 842 00:36:18,393 --> 00:36:20,265 My name's Eddie Kurland. 843 00:36:20,395 --> 00:36:21,918 I'm sorry to be approaching you like this. 844 00:36:22,049 --> 00:36:24,269 It was just the only chance I could get to talk to you. 845 00:36:24,399 --> 00:36:26,096 Your secretary's really tough. 846 00:36:26,227 --> 00:36:28,142 You a caterer? 847 00:36:28,273 --> 00:36:30,100 It's the only way I could get on the lot. 848 00:36:30,231 --> 00:36:31,189 Okay. 849 00:36:31,319 --> 00:36:34,627 I want to do what you do-- make movies. 850 00:36:34,757 --> 00:36:38,065 Here's some advice, kid. Do something easier. Trust me. 851 00:36:38,196 --> 00:36:40,285 Yeah, I would if I could. 852 00:36:43,462 --> 00:36:45,333 I've seen "The Godfather" six times. 853 00:36:45,464 --> 00:36:46,856 It changed my life. 854 00:36:46,987 --> 00:36:48,118 I read about the sequel, 855 00:36:48,249 --> 00:36:49,903 and I want to be a part of it, any way I can. 856 00:36:50,033 --> 00:36:52,340 You got any experience? 857 00:36:52,471 --> 00:36:54,473 I've seen a lot of movies. 858 00:36:55,691 --> 00:36:56,518 Not the same. 859 00:36:57,563 --> 00:36:58,607 You didn't have any experience. 860 00:36:58,738 --> 00:37:01,131 You were a programmer at Rand Corporation 861 00:37:01,262 --> 00:37:03,221 when you sold "Hogan's Heroes," right? 862 00:37:06,180 --> 00:37:08,051 Tell you what... 863 00:37:08,182 --> 00:37:09,705 leave your name and number at the desk. 864 00:37:09,836 --> 00:37:12,317 If anything comes up, we'll call you. 865 00:37:12,447 --> 00:37:14,232 Thank you, Mr. Ruddy. 866 00:37:14,362 --> 00:37:16,364 You won't regret this. 867 00:37:16,495 --> 00:37:19,106 Regret what? I haven't done anything yet. 868 00:37:19,237 --> 00:37:20,803 You will. 869 00:37:20,934 --> 00:37:23,153 [engine turning over] 870 00:37:23,284 --> 00:37:25,504 Eddie, this is where you get out of here. 871 00:37:30,335 --> 00:37:31,858 CHARLIE: So what does this mean? 872 00:37:31,988 --> 00:37:33,990 You--you're quitting? 873 00:37:34,121 --> 00:37:36,123 No. 874 00:37:36,254 --> 00:37:39,082 Well, what does he mean? I don't understand. 875 00:37:39,213 --> 00:37:41,476 I think what Bob is pitching 876 00:37:41,607 --> 00:37:43,609 is he remain the head of Paramount 877 00:37:43,739 --> 00:37:47,265 while also enjoying a five-picture deal 878 00:37:47,395 --> 00:37:48,744 as a producer. 879 00:37:48,875 --> 00:37:49,745 Did I get that right? 880 00:37:49,876 --> 00:37:52,270 Nail on the head, Barry.What? 881 00:37:52,400 --> 00:37:54,446 That's--that's-- 882 00:37:54,576 --> 00:37:56,143 You did it, Bob. Charlie's speechless. 883 00:37:56,274 --> 00:37:57,318 [chuckles] 884 00:37:57,449 --> 00:37:58,841 CHARLIE: That's two jobs. 885 00:37:58,972 --> 00:38:02,454 How are you gonna do two jobs? That's unheard of. 886 00:38:02,584 --> 00:38:03,890 No. 887 00:38:04,020 --> 00:38:05,457 No? What do you mean no? 888 00:38:05,587 --> 00:38:06,675 I can't get him to shut up. 889 00:38:06,806 --> 00:38:08,286 Now he's giving me one-word answers. 890 00:38:08,416 --> 00:38:12,333 Again, what Bob is saying is it's not unprecedented. 891 00:38:12,464 --> 00:38:14,509 Darryl Zanuck did it at 20th. 892 00:38:14,640 --> 00:38:17,295 Oh, now he's Darryl Zanuck. You're Darryl Zanuck. 893 00:38:17,425 --> 00:38:19,209 BARRY: There's a difference. 894 00:38:19,340 --> 00:38:20,689 Darryl Zanuck didn't develop 895 00:38:20,820 --> 00:38:23,431 the highest-grossing movie of all time. 896 00:38:29,176 --> 00:38:30,525 What do you got to lose, Charlie? 897 00:38:30,656 --> 00:38:32,222 I'll make you money in both roles. 898 00:38:32,353 --> 00:38:33,833 I double down, you double down, 899 00:38:33,963 --> 00:38:35,748 and what's the worst that could happen? 900 00:38:35,878 --> 00:38:36,836 It doesn't work out? 901 00:38:38,054 --> 00:38:38,272 You get the pleasure of killing me twice 902 00:38:39,186 --> 00:38:41,014 instead of once. [chuckles] 903 00:38:41,144 --> 00:38:42,755 You picked Oscar night on purpose. 904 00:38:42,885 --> 00:38:44,583 Oh. 905 00:38:44,713 --> 00:38:46,802 Why do you want to do this, Bob? 906 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:52,808 I want my name on the poster. 907 00:39:01,600 --> 00:39:03,036 BETTYE: Whoa. 908 00:39:03,166 --> 00:39:04,864 What's with all the secrecy? 909 00:39:04,994 --> 00:39:06,735 You about to tell me you're part of the CIA? 910 00:39:06,866 --> 00:39:07,954 [Ruddy chuckles] 911 00:39:08,084 --> 00:39:10,870 No. 912 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:12,175 [chuckles] 913 00:39:13,699 --> 00:39:15,831 This looks like a place where they bring you to kill you. 914 00:39:15,962 --> 00:39:20,358 [laughs] Uh-huh. 915 00:39:20,488 --> 00:39:21,620 [clears throat] 916 00:39:21,750 --> 00:39:23,578 Okay, I give. 917 00:39:23,709 --> 00:39:25,798 What are we doing here? 918 00:39:25,928 --> 00:39:27,408 Is this your new office? 919 00:39:27,539 --> 00:39:30,280 No, it's yours. 920 00:39:30,411 --> 00:39:33,371 For your new agency. 921 00:39:33,501 --> 00:39:36,678 You deserve to get your shot. 922 00:39:36,809 --> 00:39:38,811 Ruddy, I can't afford to rent a place like this. 923 00:39:38,941 --> 00:39:40,160 I know. 924 00:39:41,553 --> 00:39:42,467 That's why I paid your rent for the next two years. 925 00:39:44,207 --> 00:39:46,253 I can't take your money. 926 00:39:46,384 --> 00:39:48,037 You're not. 927 00:39:48,168 --> 00:39:49,474 It's an investment. 928 00:39:51,606 --> 00:39:54,696 [soft tender music] 929 00:39:54,827 --> 00:39:59,266 ♪ 930 00:39:59,397 --> 00:40:01,703 BETTYE: Thank you. 931 00:40:01,834 --> 00:40:05,490 ♪ 932 00:40:05,620 --> 00:40:07,883 Do you think I'm crazy for doing this? 933 00:40:08,014 --> 00:40:10,103 No. 934 00:40:10,233 --> 00:40:12,845 It's what you want, right? 935 00:40:12,975 --> 00:40:17,153 I mean, it's a lot, walking away from a paying job 936 00:40:17,284 --> 00:40:19,417 and going out there on my own. 937 00:40:19,547 --> 00:40:22,245 ♪ 938 00:40:22,376 --> 00:40:24,552 I get it. 939 00:40:24,683 --> 00:40:26,989 But at least this way, live or die, 940 00:40:27,120 --> 00:40:28,861 it's on your terms. 941 00:40:31,124 --> 00:40:33,387 You know what one of the hardest things 942 00:40:33,518 --> 00:40:35,084 I ever had to do was? 943 00:40:35,215 --> 00:40:37,130 What? 944 00:40:39,132 --> 00:40:42,527 Telling you that I wanted to become an agent. 945 00:40:44,485 --> 00:40:49,055 I really love working with you. 946 00:40:49,185 --> 00:40:51,710 You're my family. 947 00:40:51,840 --> 00:40:56,279 But still, I had to do this for me. 948 00:40:56,410 --> 00:40:57,890 You understand? 949 00:40:58,020 --> 00:41:00,196 I get it. 950 00:41:00,327 --> 00:41:02,503 No hard feelings.[chuckles] 951 00:41:05,898 --> 00:41:07,552 Okay, come on. 952 00:41:07,682 --> 00:41:10,380 Let's go. We got to get you ready. 953 00:41:10,511 --> 00:41:11,730 Oh, yeah, about tonight, 954 00:41:11,860 --> 00:41:14,472 I need your help with one other thing. 955 00:41:14,602 --> 00:41:16,691 Is it legal? 956 00:41:16,822 --> 00:41:19,085 Stop asking me that. 957 00:41:19,215 --> 00:41:22,523 ♪ 958 00:41:22,654 --> 00:41:24,699 [footsteps approaching] 959 00:41:30,836 --> 00:41:32,881 Wow. 960 00:41:33,012 --> 00:41:35,580 Excuse me, miss. I'm looking for Bettye McCartt? 961 00:41:38,147 --> 00:41:39,932 Al... 962 00:41:40,062 --> 00:41:43,849 today is the one day I'll allow you to open my door. 963 00:41:49,158 --> 00:41:50,595 You clean up nice. 964 00:41:50,725 --> 00:41:52,684 Not so bad yourself. 965 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:05,523 [car door closes]I believe this is yours. 966 00:42:09,962 --> 00:42:12,791 I didn't think secretaries went to events like this. 967 00:42:12,921 --> 00:42:16,055 Oh, Bettye, you were never just a secretary. 968 00:42:16,185 --> 00:42:18,623 [car door closes, engine turning over] 969 00:42:18,753 --> 00:42:19,667 [cork pops] 970 00:42:19,798 --> 00:42:21,016 [yelps][both laugh] 971 00:42:21,147 --> 00:42:22,540 PERSON: Nominated here this year 972 00:42:22,670 --> 00:42:25,368 for the best achievement in directing, 973 00:42:25,499 --> 00:42:26,761 they are... 974 00:42:26,892 --> 00:42:29,982 Bob Fosse for "Cabaret." 975 00:42:30,112 --> 00:42:33,246 PERSON 2: John Boorman for "Deliverance." 976 00:42:33,376 --> 00:42:37,076 PERSON: Jan Troell for "The Emigrants." 977 00:42:37,206 --> 00:42:40,035 PERSON 2: Francis Ford Coppola for "The Godfather." 978 00:42:40,166 --> 00:42:42,429 ♪ 979 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:46,476 PERSON: And the winner is... 980 00:42:46,607 --> 00:42:48,522 Bob Fosse for "Cabaret." 981 00:42:48,653 --> 00:42:50,568 [cheers and applause] 982 00:42:50,698 --> 00:42:53,614 BOB: You'll get it next time, Francis. 983 00:42:53,745 --> 00:42:55,311 Next time, my friend. 984 00:42:55,442 --> 00:42:57,705 PERSON: For the best screenplay based on material 985 00:42:57,836 --> 00:42:59,489 from another medium. 986 00:42:59,620 --> 00:43:00,795 And the winner is... 987 00:43:00,926 --> 00:43:03,581 Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola. 988 00:43:03,711 --> 00:43:05,583 Come on! I told you. 989 00:43:05,713 --> 00:43:08,281 I told you. [laughs] 990 00:43:08,411 --> 00:43:10,065 I told you, didn't I? 991 00:43:10,196 --> 00:43:11,763 [chuckles] 992 00:43:11,893 --> 00:43:13,068 PERSON: Those nominated 993 00:43:13,199 --> 00:43:16,158 for Best Performance by an Actor are... 994 00:43:16,289 --> 00:43:17,464 PERSON 2: The winner is... 995 00:43:17,595 --> 00:43:20,162 Marlon Brando from "The Godfather." 996 00:43:20,293 --> 00:43:22,600 PERSON: Accepting the award for Marlon Brando 997 00:43:22,730 --> 00:43:25,298 is Ms. Sacheen Littlefeather. 998 00:43:25,428 --> 00:43:28,040 This should be interesting. 999 00:43:28,170 --> 00:43:30,651 PERSON: To present the award for Best Picture, 1000 00:43:30,782 --> 00:43:35,308 Dirty Harry himself, Mr. Clint Eastwood. 1001 00:43:35,438 --> 00:43:37,484 CLINT: These are diverse and distinguished pictures. 1002 00:43:37,615 --> 00:43:39,442 Let's go. 1003 00:43:39,573 --> 00:43:42,489 Are you crazy? This is the last award. 1004 00:43:42,620 --> 00:43:44,839 It's "Cabaret's" night. Let's go. 1005 00:43:44,970 --> 00:43:46,580 No, I put on a real dress. 1006 00:43:46,711 --> 00:43:49,452 I'm not leaving. 1007 00:43:49,583 --> 00:43:52,368 CLINT: "The Godfather," an Albert S. Ruddy production, 1008 00:43:52,499 --> 00:43:54,153 Paramount. 1009 00:43:54,283 --> 00:43:55,894 And the winner is... 1010 00:43:57,722 --> 00:44:00,768 Albert S. Ruddy, "The Godfather." 1011 00:44:00,899 --> 00:44:04,642 [loud cheers and applause] 1012 00:44:04,772 --> 00:44:07,557 [bright triumphant music] 1013 00:44:07,688 --> 00:44:14,739 ♪ 1014 00:45:10,446 --> 00:45:12,710 Brando, Pacino, 1015 00:45:12,840 --> 00:45:14,189 Caan, Duvall, Keaton, Cazale. 1016 00:45:14,320 --> 00:45:15,887 Now, with an incredibly talented cast like that, 1017 00:45:16,017 --> 00:45:18,977 it's no wonder that we're here celebrating 1018 00:45:19,107 --> 00:45:21,980 Best Picture of the year, "The Godfather." 1019 00:45:22,110 --> 00:45:26,201 [cheers and applause] 1020 00:45:26,332 --> 00:45:27,855 Now, it takes an incredible team, 1021 00:45:27,986 --> 00:45:31,729 an incredible team to make a classic motion picture. 1022 00:45:31,859 --> 00:45:33,643 And I'd like to start by thanking the man, 1023 00:45:33,774 --> 00:45:36,559 who in addition to suggesting 1024 00:45:36,690 --> 00:45:39,867 the visionary Francis Ford Coppola... 1025 00:45:39,998 --> 00:45:43,044 Thank you.[cheers and applause] 1026 00:45:43,175 --> 00:45:44,089 Yes! 1027 00:45:44,219 --> 00:45:45,743 Also had the wherewithal to option 1028 00:45:45,873 --> 00:45:48,484 an unpublished 60-page treatment by Mario Puzo, 1029 00:45:48,615 --> 00:45:50,748 which turned into one of the biggest-selling novels 1030 00:45:50,878 --> 00:45:53,185 of all time. 1031 00:45:53,315 --> 00:45:55,448 People are looking at me right now, but I'm saying no! 1032 00:45:55,578 --> 00:45:56,928 Hell, no! 1033 00:45:57,058 --> 00:45:59,757 Please, and I mean this, 1034 00:45:59,887 --> 00:46:03,282 raise your glasses, the unsung hero, 1035 00:46:03,412 --> 00:46:06,633 Peter Bart![cheers and applause] 1036 00:46:06,764 --> 00:46:08,766 Without whom none of this would be possible. 1037 00:46:08,896 --> 00:46:09,941 I want another round of applause. 1038 00:46:10,071 --> 00:46:12,944 Peter Bart![cheers and applause] 1039 00:46:13,074 --> 00:46:16,382 Yeah. And last but by no means least, 1040 00:46:16,512 --> 00:46:18,601 the man I made an offer he couldn't refuse. 1041 00:46:18,732 --> 00:46:20,342 [quiet laughter] 1042 00:46:20,473 --> 00:46:22,257 Mr. Al Ruddy, stand up. 1043 00:46:22,388 --> 00:46:23,911 Mr. Producer, my friend, 1044 00:46:24,042 --> 00:46:25,957 Al Ruddy![loud cheers and applause] 1045 00:46:26,087 --> 00:46:27,697 You did an incredible job. 1046 00:46:27,828 --> 00:46:28,786 Incredible job. 1047 00:46:28,916 --> 00:46:30,222 And everybody else, save the date, 1048 00:46:30,352 --> 00:46:33,138 'cause I've got a funny feeling 1049 00:46:33,268 --> 00:46:34,922 we're gonna be right back here 1050 00:46:35,053 --> 00:46:37,142 celebrating the success of "The Godfather Part II," 1051 00:46:37,272 --> 00:46:39,318 coming to a theater near you soon! 1052 00:46:39,448 --> 00:46:41,624 Yeah! 1053 00:46:41,755 --> 00:46:44,889 So, as my Italian friends like to say... 1054 00:46:46,412 --> 00:46:47,935 Cin fuckin' cin. 1055 00:46:48,066 --> 00:46:50,851 All right, have a great night. All right. 1056 00:46:50,982 --> 00:46:54,681 [indistinct chatter] 1057 00:46:54,812 --> 00:46:55,900 You are a mensch. 1058 00:46:56,030 --> 00:46:58,119 I love you, bubbe.Love you more. 1059 00:46:58,250 --> 00:47:00,905 You deserve the earth. I'm gonna make sure you get it. 1060 00:47:03,908 --> 00:47:06,214 You know, I think surprise of the night, 1061 00:47:06,345 --> 00:47:08,826 Brando's acceptance speech, or lack thereof. 1062 00:47:08,956 --> 00:47:10,784 I thought that took balls. 1063 00:47:10,915 --> 00:47:12,133 I was surprised that they booed her. 1064 00:47:12,264 --> 00:47:14,048 I was surprised Pacino lost. 1065 00:47:14,179 --> 00:47:15,528 I thought he would've been a shoo-in. 1066 00:47:15,658 --> 00:47:18,923 No. You have Duvall, Caan, Pacino 1067 00:47:19,053 --> 00:47:21,273 all nominated in Supporting Actor category. 1068 00:47:21,403 --> 00:47:23,710 What happens? They split the vote. 1069 00:47:23,841 --> 00:47:25,843 You know, if not for that, we would've ended up at the top. 1070 00:47:25,973 --> 00:47:27,845 We would've, but we didn't. 1071 00:47:27,975 --> 00:47:29,934 So you better pay up, baby.All right. 1072 00:47:30,064 --> 00:47:30,978 Maybe we should double it. 1073 00:47:31,109 --> 00:47:32,458 Next year--I don't pay you now, 1074 00:47:32,588 --> 00:47:34,547 but I'll pay you-- oh, excuse me, sorry. 1075 00:47:34,677 --> 00:47:36,766 [chuckles] 1076 00:47:36,897 --> 00:47:39,552 Bettye. 1077 00:47:39,682 --> 00:47:41,597 Thank you. 1078 00:47:41,728 --> 00:47:42,903 What happened to you? 1079 00:47:43,034 --> 00:47:45,732 What do you mean? 1080 00:47:45,863 --> 00:47:48,691 Someone turned you into a real girl. 1081 00:47:48,822 --> 00:47:50,650 [chuckles] 1082 00:47:50,780 --> 00:47:51,651 You're funny, Charlie. 1083 00:47:51,781 --> 00:47:55,133 ♪ 1084 00:47:55,263 --> 00:47:57,352 Cin fuckin' cin.[chuckles softly] 1085 00:47:57,483 --> 00:48:00,399 BOB: Francis.FRANCIS: There you are. 1086 00:48:02,357 --> 00:48:04,577 You were robbed of Best Director. 1087 00:48:04,707 --> 00:48:06,492 Get off. 1088 00:48:06,622 --> 00:48:08,407 Fosse was wonderful. 1089 00:48:08,537 --> 00:48:10,452 And "Cabaret" was "Cabaret." 1090 00:48:10,583 --> 00:48:13,455 Never seen it. Don't intend to. Not joking. 1091 00:48:15,153 --> 00:48:17,329 How's the script going with Puzo? 1092 00:48:17,459 --> 00:48:19,853 [both laugh] 1093 00:48:19,984 --> 00:48:23,726 Some things never change.Hey. 1094 00:48:23,857 --> 00:48:25,032 It might be better than the first one. 1095 00:48:25,163 --> 00:48:28,601 [both chuckle]That's my boy. 1096 00:48:28,731 --> 00:48:30,124 Oh. 1097 00:48:30,255 --> 00:48:31,517 Al, Al! 1098 00:48:33,606 --> 00:48:35,129 All right, come on. 1099 00:48:35,260 --> 00:48:38,741 Come on, hand it over. 1100 00:48:38,872 --> 00:48:41,483 Oh, you beautiful... 1101 00:48:41,614 --> 00:48:44,182 androgynous god. 1102 00:48:44,312 --> 00:48:47,707 I think he's sexy, even as a eunuch. 1103 00:48:47,837 --> 00:48:50,928 I didn't look. We're just friends. 1104 00:48:51,058 --> 00:48:52,930 Best Picture, bubbe.I know. 1105 00:48:53,060 --> 00:48:54,105 We did it.I know. 1106 00:48:54,235 --> 00:48:55,584 This is just the start. 1107 00:48:55,715 --> 00:48:58,457 We'll do it all over again with "Godfather Part II." 1108 00:48:59,893 --> 00:49:01,895 Yeah. 1109 00:49:02,026 --> 00:49:03,288 I need to talk to you about something. 1110 00:49:03,418 --> 00:49:04,985 Oh, come on, look at you. 1111 00:49:05,116 --> 00:49:08,206 You just won the Academy Award for Best Picture, 1112 00:49:08,336 --> 00:49:09,729 and you look like someone pissed in your corn flakes. 1113 00:49:09,859 --> 00:49:12,645 [laughs]Ah. 1114 00:49:12,775 --> 00:49:15,039 I'm not doing the sequel. 1115 00:49:15,169 --> 00:49:16,866 You're joking, right? 1116 00:49:16,997 --> 00:49:19,913 No, I'm not. 1117 00:49:20,044 --> 00:49:21,784 What the fuck are you talking about? 1118 00:49:21,915 --> 00:49:23,177 Huh? 1119 00:49:23,308 --> 00:49:25,701 You put your blood into this, and it paid off. 1120 00:49:25,832 --> 00:49:27,965 This is gold. Sure thing. Easy street. 1121 00:49:28,095 --> 00:49:30,228 Well, maybe easy street's overrated. 1122 00:49:30,358 --> 00:49:32,534 Oh, hang on. Is this about money? 1123 00:49:32,665 --> 00:49:34,406 You're gonna hold me hostage 1124 00:49:34,536 --> 00:49:36,625 for more money on Oscar night?No. 1125 00:49:36,756 --> 00:49:38,018 Come on.Come on, Bob. 1126 00:49:38,149 --> 00:49:41,717 This has nothing to do with money. 1127 00:49:41,848 --> 00:49:43,545 I want to make my movie. 1128 00:49:43,676 --> 00:49:44,894 What? 1129 00:49:45,025 --> 00:49:48,115 Oh, my God. The--the--the football movie? 1130 00:49:48,246 --> 00:49:50,900 It's a story that I have to tell. 1131 00:49:51,031 --> 00:49:53,033 Why? Tell it later, down the road. 1132 00:49:53,164 --> 00:49:55,209 No, I-I can't. 1133 00:49:55,340 --> 00:49:56,819 The opportunity to make that movie 1134 00:49:56,950 --> 00:49:58,821 is right now, and I'm taking it. 1135 00:49:58,952 --> 00:50:01,085 Look, the sequel's gonna be great. 1136 00:50:01,215 --> 00:50:03,739 The cast is in place. 1137 00:50:03,870 --> 00:50:06,264 They're working on a great story. 1138 00:50:06,394 --> 00:50:09,267 Al, you've got the rights to what's gonna be 1139 00:50:09,397 --> 00:50:12,009 the most anticipated sequel of all time. 1140 00:50:12,139 --> 00:50:13,184 And you're gonna-- you're gonna what? 1141 00:50:13,314 --> 00:50:15,273 You're gonna throw it all away?No. 1142 00:50:15,403 --> 00:50:17,840 No, I don't want to throw those rights away. 1143 00:50:17,971 --> 00:50:22,715 I want to trade them to you for a green light on my movie. 1144 00:50:22,845 --> 00:50:25,283 [soft dramatic music] 1145 00:50:25,413 --> 00:50:29,939 Look, Bob, I will never forget what you did for me. 1146 00:50:30,070 --> 00:50:31,985 And Francis and Mario. 1147 00:50:32,116 --> 00:50:35,032 I mean, you guys are my family. 1148 00:50:35,162 --> 00:50:37,991 My fucked-up, dysfunctional family 1149 00:50:38,122 --> 00:50:41,299 that I love dearly. 1150 00:50:41,429 --> 00:50:43,344 And you took a chance on me when no one else would, 1151 00:50:43,475 --> 00:50:45,868 and I will never forget that. 1152 00:50:47,174 --> 00:50:49,655 But this is something I got to do. 1153 00:50:49,785 --> 00:50:52,919 Right now, on my own. 1154 00:50:53,050 --> 00:50:57,880 I don't understand that. How can you just walk away? 1155 00:50:58,011 --> 00:51:00,361 Because I can, I guess. 1156 00:51:01,754 --> 00:51:03,190 I'm trusting my gut. 1157 00:51:03,321 --> 00:51:05,236 That's what got me here in the first place, right? 1158 00:51:05,366 --> 00:51:08,456 [sighs] Look, you do this, 1159 00:51:08,587 --> 00:51:11,546 but you fail... 1160 00:51:11,677 --> 00:51:12,808 it's all yours. 1161 00:51:14,941 --> 00:51:16,595 That's the only way I want it. 1162 00:51:16,725 --> 00:51:20,207 ♪ 1163 00:51:20,338 --> 00:51:23,254 All right.Thanks, bubbe. 1164 00:51:24,516 --> 00:51:26,953 You're a class act, Bob.Thank you. 1165 00:51:27,084 --> 00:51:29,869 Thank you for everything. 1166 00:51:29,999 --> 00:51:31,392 [sighs] 1167 00:51:31,523 --> 00:51:35,831 ♪ 1168 00:51:35,962 --> 00:51:38,095 Hell of a run. 1169 00:51:38,225 --> 00:51:44,840 ♪ 1170 00:51:44,971 --> 00:51:47,800 ♪ [Free's "All Right Now"] 1171 00:51:47,930 --> 00:51:51,891 ♪ 1172 00:51:52,021 --> 00:51:54,067 ♪ Oh, oh, whoa 1173 00:51:54,198 --> 00:51:55,503 ♪ Ow! 1174 00:51:55,634 --> 00:51:59,420 ♪ 1175 00:51:59,551 --> 00:52:01,118 RUDDY: It was a hard choice to make, 1176 00:52:01,248 --> 00:52:04,556 but it's the only one I could live with. 1177 00:52:04,686 --> 00:52:06,645 Still think you made the right decision? 1178 00:52:08,212 --> 00:52:09,909 Time will tell, Burt. 1179 00:52:10,039 --> 00:52:11,432 EDDIE: Excuse me, gentlemen. 1180 00:52:11,563 --> 00:52:13,521 Sir, uh, we're about ready to roll. 1181 00:52:13,652 --> 00:52:16,002 ♪ Maybe she's in need of a kiss ♪ 1182 00:52:16,133 --> 00:52:18,135 ♪ I said, hey 1183 00:52:18,265 --> 00:52:20,485 ♪ What's your name, baby? 1184 00:52:20,615 --> 00:52:23,749 ♪ Maybe we can see things the same ♪ 1185 00:52:23,879 --> 00:52:28,362 ♪ Now don't you wait or hesitate ♪ 1186 00:52:28,493 --> 00:52:32,323 ♪ Let's move before they raise the parking rate ♪ 1187 00:52:32,453 --> 00:52:35,239 PERSON: "The Longest Yard," scene 52, take one. 1188 00:52:35,369 --> 00:52:36,805 Roll sound. 1189 00:52:36,936 --> 00:52:39,982 ♪ Baby, it's all right now PERSON: Sound speed. 1190 00:52:40,113 --> 00:52:41,375 Camera! 1191 00:52:41,506 --> 00:52:45,901 ♪ All right now, baby, it's all right now ♪ 1192 00:52:46,032 --> 00:52:46,946 Action! 1193 00:52:47,076 --> 00:52:51,342 ♪ 1194 00:52:51,472 --> 00:52:54,258 ♪ Let me tell you now 1195 00:52:54,388 --> 00:52:57,696 ♪ 1196 00:52:57,826 --> 00:53:02,353 ♪ I took her home to my place ♪ 1197 00:53:02,483 --> 00:53:05,791 ♪ Watching every move on her face ♪ 1198 00:53:05,921 --> 00:53:10,274 ♪ She said, look, what's your game, baby? ♪ 1199 00:53:10,404 --> 00:53:13,625 ♪ Are you tryin' to put me in shame? ♪ 1200 00:53:13,755 --> 00:53:18,238 ♪ I said, slow, don't go so fast ♪ 1201 00:53:18,369 --> 00:53:21,981 ♪ Don't you think that love can last? ♪ 1202 00:53:22,111 --> 00:53:26,203 ♪ She said love, Lord above 1203 00:53:26,333 --> 00:53:30,337 ♪ Now you're tryin' to trick me in love ♪ 1204 00:53:30,468 --> 00:53:33,035 ♪ All right now 1205 00:53:33,166 --> 00:53:38,127 ♪ Baby, it's all right now 1206 00:53:38,258 --> 00:53:41,043 ♪ All right now 1207 00:53:41,174 --> 00:53:45,570 ♪ Baby, it's all right now 1208 00:53:45,700 --> 00:53:48,225 ♪ Yeah, it's all right now 1209 00:53:48,355 --> 00:53:55,493 ♪ 1210 00:54:23,608 --> 00:54:27,307 ♪ All right now 1211 00:54:27,438 --> 00:54:31,398 ♪ Baby, baby, baby, it's all right ♪ 1212 00:54:31,529 --> 00:54:34,445 ♪ Oh, all right now 1213 00:54:34,575 --> 00:54:36,273 ♪ Yeah, it's all right 1214 00:54:36,403 --> 00:54:39,232 ♪ It's all right, it's all right, yeah ♪ 1215 00:54:39,363 --> 00:54:42,104 ♪ All right now 1216 00:54:42,235 --> 00:54:46,761 ♪ Baby, it's all right now 1217 00:54:46,892 --> 00:54:51,026 ♪ Yeah, we're so happy together, ow! ♪ 1218 00:54:51,157 --> 00:54:53,986 ♪ It's all right, it's all right, it's all right ♪ 1219 00:54:54,116 --> 00:54:55,335 ♪ Everything's all right 1220 00:54:55,466 --> 00:54:57,337 ♪ Yeah! ♪ All right now 1221 00:54:57,468 --> 00:54:58,643 ♪ Whoo 1222 00:54:58,773 --> 00:55:03,300 ♪ Baby, it's all right now 1223 00:55:03,430 --> 00:55:13,440 ♪ 1224 00:55:13,440 --> 00:55:20,229 ♪ 1225 00:55:20,360 --> 00:55:21,666 ANNOUNCER: And the winner is... 1226 00:55:23,189 --> 00:55:26,323 The finale was by far the most difficult episode to write 1227 00:55:26,453 --> 00:55:29,282 because everyone knows how it ends up. 1228 00:55:29,413 --> 00:55:31,023 We know that it went on to become 1229 00:55:31,153 --> 00:55:33,242 one of the most iconic films of all time. 1230 00:55:33,373 --> 00:55:34,722 This is gonna be huge, Ruddy. 1231 00:55:34,853 --> 00:55:35,680 I know it. 1232 00:55:36,768 --> 00:55:38,552 NIKKI: The onus of crafting Episode 10 1233 00:55:38,683 --> 00:55:41,163 was in our character stories, 1234 00:55:41,294 --> 00:55:42,730 the journeys that we had taken 1235 00:55:42,861 --> 00:55:46,081 with Al Ruddy and Robert Evans and Bettye McCartt. 1236 00:55:46,865 --> 00:55:49,084 We tried to use both the Academy Awards 1237 00:55:49,389 --> 00:55:51,783 and the premiere to exploit 1238 00:55:51,913 --> 00:55:53,915 what the characters were experiencing 1239 00:55:54,046 --> 00:55:57,005 in the final leg of their journey in The Offer. 1240 00:55:57,832 --> 00:55:58,790 To The Godfather. 1241 00:56:05,710 --> 00:56:08,365 How do you recreate the Oscars? 1242 00:56:08,495 --> 00:56:11,324 Eleven fucking nominations. 1243 00:56:11,629 --> 00:56:13,457 ADAM: We were not gonna be filling up 1244 00:56:13,587 --> 00:56:17,504 the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with 1,500 extras 1245 00:56:17,635 --> 00:56:19,506 and yet, the Oscars had to be 1246 00:56:19,637 --> 00:56:22,422 a very important chapter in that story. 1247 00:56:22,553 --> 00:56:23,554 Oscar changes everything. 1248 00:56:23,684 --> 00:56:24,816 This is your moment. 1249 00:56:24,946 --> 00:56:27,122 ADAM: Finding, you know, cinematic ways 1250 00:56:27,471 --> 00:56:28,950 of honoring the importance of that 1251 00:56:29,081 --> 00:56:31,692 and what that represented to all of the characters 1252 00:56:32,127 --> 00:56:33,215 felt very important. 1253 00:56:33,607 --> 00:56:35,653 There was some really interesting 1254 00:56:35,783 --> 00:56:37,742 and sort of abstract film choices 1255 00:56:37,872 --> 00:56:40,266 made to do that, that I think the audience 1256 00:56:40,397 --> 00:56:41,572 will have fun with. 1257 00:56:42,050 --> 00:56:43,051 I told you once, 1258 00:56:43,617 --> 00:56:45,053 some people have brains, 1259 00:56:45,184 --> 00:56:46,794 some people have balls. 1260 00:56:46,925 --> 00:56:47,926 But you have both. 1261 00:56:48,492 --> 00:56:52,452 I think Al remains true to himself 1262 00:56:52,583 --> 00:56:57,283 and it never was about chasing any sort of accolade. 1263 00:56:57,414 --> 00:56:58,415 It's our movie, Bob. 1264 00:56:58,763 --> 00:57:00,286 It's your name on the poster, pal. 1265 00:57:00,417 --> 00:57:03,768 MILES: You know, he had put so much into The Godfather 1266 00:57:04,203 --> 00:57:06,727 and that went beyond his, I think, wildest dreams 1267 00:57:06,858 --> 00:57:08,773 of how well it all turned out. 1268 00:57:08,903 --> 00:57:10,557 But he was also a writer. 1269 00:57:10,688 --> 00:57:11,732 BETTYE: A treatment? 1270 00:57:11,863 --> 00:57:13,430 MILES: You know, with The Longest Yard. 1271 00:57:13,560 --> 00:57:15,040 By Albert S. Ruddy? 1272 00:57:15,170 --> 00:57:16,607 ADAM: It was important to me 1273 00:57:16,737 --> 00:57:18,609 that we leave feeling that Al 1274 00:57:18,739 --> 00:57:21,220 was making the right choice for him. 1275 00:57:21,350 --> 00:57:22,526 AL: It was a hard choice to make 1276 00:57:22,656 --> 00:57:24,963 but it's the only one I could live with. 1277 00:57:25,354 --> 00:57:27,008 ADAM: It was challenging in that 1278 00:57:27,139 --> 00:57:30,795 you have this kind of celebratory final destination 1279 00:57:30,925 --> 00:57:33,319 for the company and it becomes clear 1280 00:57:33,450 --> 00:57:35,756 that for whatever his personal reasons, 1281 00:57:35,887 --> 00:57:38,585 that Al feels that his destiny is somewhere else. 1282 00:57:39,020 --> 00:57:40,761 AL: You took a chance on me when no one else would 1283 00:57:40,892 --> 00:57:42,502 and I will never forget that. 1284 00:57:42,633 --> 00:57:44,373 But this is something I gotta do. 1285 00:57:44,765 --> 00:57:46,463 ANTHONY: Other than the obvious of, you know, 1286 00:57:46,593 --> 00:57:48,769 being able to see behind the scenes and how cool that is. 1287 00:57:48,900 --> 00:57:51,206 I think really what the story is about largely, 1288 00:57:51,337 --> 00:57:54,558 is a person who was devoted to telling a story 1289 00:57:54,688 --> 00:57:55,646 that they really cared about 1290 00:57:57,212 --> 00:57:58,736 and the lengths that they went to, to make it happen. 1291 00:57:59,040 --> 00:58:00,520 I told you we got it. 1292 00:58:00,651 --> 00:58:01,739 We got it. 1293 00:58:01,869 --> 00:58:04,437 It took so much scrappiness. 1294 00:58:04,568 --> 00:58:07,266 It took so much dedication, ingenuity, 1295 00:58:07,396 --> 00:58:08,528 to make The Godfather. 1296 00:58:08,659 --> 00:58:10,008 ROBERT: Let's enjoy this moment 1297 00:58:10,661 --> 00:58:11,705 because the world will never forget it. 1298 00:58:13,402 --> 00:58:14,926 MEREDITH: It's one of the most pivotal moments in cinema history. 1299 00:58:15,056 --> 00:58:19,234 And I'm so honored to be a very small, but passionate part 1300 00:58:19,365 --> 00:58:20,540 of the storytelling. 1301 00:58:21,498 --> 00:58:22,934 ANTHONY: I think now is such a great time 1302 00:58:23,064 --> 00:58:24,675 to share that kind of a story of a man 1303 00:58:24,805 --> 00:58:27,242 who was so inspired and went to such great lengths 1304 00:58:27,373 --> 00:58:30,028 to make something that almost seemed impossible happen. 1305 00:58:30,158 --> 00:58:32,770 Hopefully that inspires other people and other filmmakers 1306 00:58:32,900 --> 00:58:34,162 to do the same type of thing. 1307 00:58:34,293 --> 00:58:35,947 ANNOUNCER: And the winner is... 1308 00:58:36,077 --> 00:58:38,689 Albert S. Ruddy, The Godfather. 1309 00:58:38,819 --> 00:58:39,951 [AUDIENCE APPLAUDING] 1310 00:58:40,081 --> 00:58:41,605 MILES: The guy, he just doesn't stop. 1311 00:58:41,735 --> 00:58:43,520 He's really relentless, and I think 1312 00:58:43,650 --> 00:58:46,479 the fact that he was able to walk away 1313 00:58:46,610 --> 00:58:48,873 of the rainbow at the end... 1314 00:58:49,003 --> 00:58:50,265 ROBERT: We did it.AL: I know. 1315 00:58:50,396 --> 00:58:51,702 This is just the start. 1316 00:58:51,832 --> 00:58:53,965 We'll do it all over again with Godfather Part Two. 1317 00:58:54,095 --> 00:58:56,794 MILES: Just being comfortable enough with himself in his career 1318 00:58:56,924 --> 00:58:59,013 to be able to walk away from what he knew 1319 00:58:59,448 --> 00:59:00,493 would be a huge smash. 1320 00:59:00,798 --> 00:59:02,626 That says a lot about the man. 1321 00:59:05,019 --> 00:59:06,847 ALBERT: I'm really proud to be in this business. 1322 00:59:06,978 --> 00:59:08,153 I really am. 1323 00:59:08,283 --> 00:59:09,284 It means a lot to me. 1324 00:59:10,547 --> 00:59:11,765 When I got my Academy Award on The Godfather, 1325 00:59:12,200 --> 00:59:14,333 I said, "Everyone sitting out there, 1326 00:59:14,899 --> 00:59:17,118 who dreams this kinda thing can happen, 1327 00:59:17,815 --> 00:59:18,685 it can." 1328 00:59:19,904 --> 00:59:20,948 That's what I said, 'cause I believe it. 1329 00:59:21,732 --> 00:59:23,647 If you care, it can. 1330 00:59:23,777 --> 00:59:25,213 [AUDIENCE CHEERING]