Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather

This “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.

The story of how The Godfather …

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