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Oct 2024
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GGACP Classic: The Godfather’s 50th Anni...

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GGACP celebrates October's National Book Month by revisiting this 2022 interview with award-winning journalist Mark Seal, author of the sensational book about the making of "The Godfather": “Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli.” In this episode, Mark joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo’s 1972 mob masterpiece, “The Godfather.” Also in this episode: Burt Lancaster closes in, Vic Damone bows out, Marlon Brando pulls off a shocking transformation and the mafia takes offense at the word “mafia.” PLUS: The music of Nino Rota! The genius of Dick Smith! Gilbert roasts Abe Vigoda! Mark climbs into bed with Robert Evans! James Caan’s performance is inspired by…Don Rickles!? And Richard Castellano ad-libs one of the great lines in movie history!



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