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The Godfather and The Godfather Part II

And the Academy Award Goes To... Series 2
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Paul Gambaccini explores how The Godfather, and it's successful sequel won Best Picture Oscars. With James Caan. From 2009.

Paul Gambaccini explores the potboiler novel that spawned not only one of the most violent 'family' movies ever, but also led to an even more successful sequel.

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Directed by Francis Ford Coppola - the stars of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II included Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert De Niro.

Series about how some of the greatest Oscar-winning films were made, and what they tell us about the history of the time.

Producer: Jane Lewis

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in January 2009.

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  • Sat 31 Jan 2009 10:30
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  • Mon 12 Apr 2010 23:30
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  • Tue 20 Feb 2018 18:30
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  • Wed 21 Feb 2018 00:30
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  • Fri 18 Mar 2022 18:30
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