The Godfather: A Novel for Television

1977 NR 7h 14m 9.5

The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.

The Godfather Saga takes two of cinema's greatest achievements and edits them together into a new cohesive epic: bringing the story of the Corleone Family to television, refurbished, redefined, and reimagined as a television miniseries for the ages.

The Godfather: A Novel for Television background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

Aired: Nov 11, 1977

A young Vito Corlenone rises up the mafia hierarchy.

Episode 2 Part 2

Aired: Nov 12, 1977

Hitman Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo is hired by the Tattaglia and Barzini famil...

Episode 3 Part 3

Aired: Nov 13, 1977

Michael Corleone adapts to a life of solitude, Sonny grapples with his sister...

Episode 4 Part 4

Aired: Nov 14, 1977

Michael manages the responsibilities of being a mafia don. Kay grows complace...

Main Cast

Al Pacino Don Michael Corleone

Marlon Brando Don Vito Corleone

Robert De Niro Young Vito Corleone

Robert Duvall Tom Hagen

James Caan Santino "Sonny" Corleone

John Cazale Frederico "Fredo" Corleone

Diane Keaton Kay Adams-Corleone

Talia Shire Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Richard S. Castellano Peter Clemenza

Sterling Hayden Capt. Mark McCluskey

John Marley Jack Woltz

Richard Conte Don Emilio Barzini

Lee Strasberg Hyman Roth

Al Lettieri Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo

Gastone Moschin Don Fanucci

Morgana King Carmela "Mama" Corleone

Richard Bright Al Neri

Al Martino Johnny Fontane

Tom Rosqui

Tom Rosqui Rocco Lampone

Michael V. Gazzo Frank Pentangeli

Julie Gregg Sandrinella "Sandra" Corleone

Marianna Hill Deanna Dunn-Corleone

Tere Livrano Theresa Hagen

Troy Donahue Merle Johnson

Maria Carta Mrs. Andolini

Mario Cotone

Mario Cotone Don Tommasino

Joe Spinell William "Willie" Cicci

Rudy Bond Carmine Cuneo

Dominic Chianese Johnny Ola

Simonetta Stefanelli Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone

Angelo Infanti Fabrizio

Franco Citti Calò

Saro Urzì Mr. Vitelli

Creators

Mario Puzo Writer

Francis Ford Coppola Creator, Writer

Info about The Godfather: A Novel for Television

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller