‘The Godfather’ Reunion Brings Cast And Director Together For 45th Anniversary (Full) | TODAY
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- Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan and Talia Shire are reuniting for the 45th anniversary of “The Godfather.” The cast sits down with TODAY’s Matt Lauer and shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Oscar-winning film directed by Francis Coppola.
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‘The Godfather’ Reunion Brings Cast And Director Together For 45th Anniversary (Full) | TODAY
Can you imagine? Pacino went to San Francisco and met Lucas,Spielberg,and Coppola...all those guys together in the same room, all unknown, all kids, just about to make the Godfather, Godfather II, Jaws, Star Wars and Apocalypse now within the next five years. Mind blowing.
Fer Abra Absolutely! ☺
Fer Abra Don't forget Coppola's classic The Conversation, the movie with Gene Hackman and Harrison Ford that he made in between The Godfather I and II in 1973.
If Shakespeare were alive today I'm convinced he would say the The Godfather 1 was his favourite movie of all time hands down. All the world's a stage....
didnt apocalypse now come out in 79??
Yes. Pre-production was done in 1975, shot in 1976-1977. Post production in 1978, released in 79, so made within the next five years after 1971.
Al Pacino still looks and sounds so humble and charming, I absolutely adore him
Hard not to love pacino
you absolutely right, I feel the same
He look like the youngest one between thoes actors ..
Three of my favourite scenes of his were
1 : “Scent of a woman” dancing and really looking as if he was blind!
2: “The Godfather part III” on the Opera house steps cradling his murdered daughter, that “silent scream”.
3: “The merchant of Venice” as Shylock. Fantastic.
Best actor on screen imo.
So good to see this group of great actors. I love Al Pacino in all three Godfathers. He was really ‘Michael’ and I can’t see anyone else in that role!
James Caan and Rovert Duvall are like a pair of crazy old uncles sitting at the back just cracking funnies
Caan was cracking jokes but Duvall looked like he was bitter....
Joe Lazarus he's 86 turning 87 in January!
Come on Joe, his crack about GF3 was great!! Duvall is awesome..
Chewy LOL, like those two old grandpas in the Muppet Show jocking and mocking up there in the corner 😆
LOL that's exactly what I was thinking!
RIP James Caan (March 26, 1940 - July 6, 2022), aged 82
You will be remembered as a legend.
Oh ....you mean they machine Gunned him right!! Thank God 🙏
He's DEAD?!! 😔
🙏
James Caan played the lead in Michael Manns Thief I still think it is one of the Best Wise Guys movies of all time! Especially shooting on site in Chicago! A Great Movie!
Was always fond of James Caan. So natural. Misery role stays in my mind.
Pacino not winning an oscar for his role as MIcheal (IN BOTH MOVIES!!!!!) is BLASPHEMY
In my opinion his best performance is in the third one
@@jiceecottier660 lol
@@jiceecottier660 you're right
his performance was shadowed by that of Legendary marlon brando
@@CK_edits lol Don't disrespect Marlon Brando by comparing him to this corny old man.
De Niro isn't shy exactly, he's just happy for others to talk.
They're celebrating the anniversary of Godfather I, which he was not a part of.
Exactly.. and he put it all together. He’s a badass
DeNiro can do ANYTHING he wants to do or DOESN'T want to do
Exactly. He is always like that.certainly, he is nowhere near being a shy person. He is simply cool and prefers other to speak when he is in a group of interviewees. But when he is in a solo interview he can be a firing man, so to say, or a cool one too for that matter.
I think he's got a very big mouth when something or someone (trump) brother's him.
Interesting that DeNiro and Brando both got Oscars for playing the same person.
My favorite book and movie. I never thought of it like that Patrick, wow, that's right. I wonder if any other actors have achieved this or director really?.
Peter O'Toole (King Henry II in "Beckett" and "The Lion in Winter") and Bing Crosby (Father O'Malley in "Going My Way" and "The Bells of Saint Mary's") were both nominated for playing the same character in two different movies. Only Crosby ever won, for "Going My Way".
No. But John Houston and his father are the only family members to get Oscars for the same family, Treasure of Sierra Madre and Francis and Sofia are the only two family members to get a best directing Oscar
Anjelica, also...
Patrick Fennell Indeed, and Brando didn't show for the awards. Very Memorable
For me, they will be forever as Sonny, Tom, Vito, Michael and Connie. What a legendary cast👏🏼!
Best line in The Godfather.... "Leave the gun - take the cannoli."
Lord Skeletor i have a feeling that was Brando speaking not the godfather
Dont ask me why, but I love the line "I am Enzo, the Baker"... and then follows that up with "For your Father, For your Father"... lol
Cannonli
hahaha...allow me another line please: I know was you Fredo, you broke my heart, you broke my heart.
and allow me another line please, because i love this Film: Michael and Pentángelli: in my home!! in my bedroom where my wife sleeps!! where my children come to play with toys!!
"Both are better than the 3rd one"
- Robert Duvall is Savage 😂
Godfather 2many
It was personal. He was offered a pittance to reprise Tom, and he gave 'em the finger. That's why Tom was mentioned as having passed. And he was right. The 3rd one was a letdown.
@@tommyz2000
In an interview he said he was offered good money but Al was paid 4 times the amt which offended him ,guess dat still stings him to this day.
Wrong!
@@QVAlfista speak English!! Not ghetto!!
Robert Duvall may be the best and most under rated actor in that room.
he's really NOT underrated.
The Apostle, another underrated performance.
Joe Cao both of your statements are wrong
agreed
James Caan is an extremely underrated actor
I love hearing Pacino talk. So many actors say he’s certifiably insane (Johnny Depp and Andy Garcia who both love him), yet he seems incredibly sane.
They're just joking...
A skeleton walks into a bar…
@@buffythehaterslayer6918 I don't know. Pacino alwayse seemed like a real eccentric character to me when not acting. Look at him In this scene. What's with the hairband . He has bad posture, a bit of a speech impediment and yet he's one of the greatest actors of our time. In another interview I heard he wants to play a 90 year old Picasso. Real artists never quite, they keep going until they can't. De Niro is great too, but I have a huge crush on Pacino and his 8 hour eyes. So handsome in younger days.
De Niro is thinking "if this guy touches my shoulder one more time I am calling Ray Liotta"
WhyCatholic Goodfellas!!!!!!
Nope. He's calling Joe pesci.
lol
Thomas Hardey eat up your rigatoni pasta darling
@WhyCatholic:. I know, that was so funny!!! DeNiro was being quite 'reserved'!!
Amazing, how Al Pacino engages in conversation with everyone while answering the host!
What humility! Great People!
Jimmy Caan doing it more than Pacino
Looking at De Niro's face cracking up at all of this and not saying anything is priceless.
Lol yes!
He let Al talk so he could look doubt
@@Martin-ql2bd So he can look DUMB.
The constipated Deniro look........"you insulted him a little bit yourself "
Talia's performance in this trilogy truly gets overlooked. She starts off as a battered wife. She turns to s bad mother, traveling the work with lovers and leaving her kids behind with family. Ending with her asking her brother to come home, taking care of him, and even advising him with an iron fist, being as ruthless as any man. Her acting was amazing, and her portrayal of the different phases was believable and honest.
Her performance in 3 isn't overlooked and her roles in the first two are smaller roles...
Totally agree she was fantastic as was John cazale
I don't think Coppola writes that well for women. Talia and Keaton are minor characters in the film
I always got the impression her relationship with Michael bordered on the incestuous.
Yes! Her performance was most stellar! So many more emotions and abuse she had to go through as a woman!
Pacino’s by far the most intelligent, subtle, polished and articulate guy. DeNiro has a great nature in that he’s actually the wealthiest and most successful guy here in wider business endeavors, but has no need to dominate the others or to show off. John Cazale RIP.
Great post❤
Pacino is pure class pure grace. Thats why hes the GOAT. humility and talent come from higher intelligence.
Why would Deniro dominate and show off because of money? If anything, it'd eliminate that need.
And why even rank these men?
People are such willing servants to needless hierarchy, it truly boggles me.
@@blurgle9185 Because that's four egos and alpha males in the same room (not counting the female lol). Something's gotta give.
You put it perfectly describing AL completely adore him 😇💞
What I've noticed in this interview is Talia seems to have a lot of love for Al (a brotherly love). And is also fiercely protective of her realife Bro Coppola.
She's a good sister.
agha jan agreed!
Robert Duvall is such a treasure --and James Caan is right--no modern film was cast better than The Godfather series.
Rocky is a good contender, or second place!
Expendables has the best cast.
Lord of The Rings
I agree..Not only did the cast fit their roles really well, but most, if not all, became acting legends later on..
Personally I would say Jurassic Park and Terminator 2 had also a perfect cast
Hard to believe that this classic film is 50 years old this year! Kudos to Robert De Niro for bringing this talented cast of the first movie together. ✌️😎
DeNiro and Pacino were epic in : “HEAT”
It really is nice to see everyone together. Such incredible talent.
i end up getting The Godfather on Blu Ray...... long movie to watch for sure i only watch bit of it so far other watching on UA-cam
@Robert De Niro Canada
I just absolutely LOVE Al Pacino! He's so sweet and always in a really good mood it's weird seeing him how he is in real life because the characters he plays are completely opposite. Best actor ever!
BILLY WAYNE WAS THE BEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME
EGGBERT INKABOD Nick Marianopoulides was better though !
MilkandCookies92 agreed. Having suffered depression all of my adult life, I’ve been interested in how he managed that.
Agree Al Pacino is my favourite N°1 actor ever..!! then Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall James Caan..!!
jools Pirog What was the relevance of depression to the original post? I’m just curious, not meaning to sound discouraging
This should have been shot in a round-table fashion. Let each actor see each other.
100%...and where was FFC, again?
Or, just Matt Lauer and James Caan because he talked over everyone.
That had already been done in Heat (1995)
Yes, great idea.
I think those two white guys in the back should have never been in the movie. They don't fit in with they aint got the Italian blood cuture... They better off making hillbilly western movies....
I think the Interviewer should show more respect to these legends
Interviewer is letting them all talk , that is what we want 😊
Agreed
Well, “this interviewer” assaulted or insulted so many women (including Sandra Bullock) his career went up in flames. I’m watching because of the fabulous cast of The Godfather.
@@MarthaWoodworth-f9swtf?? Really??
Every time i see Diniro & Alpacino together its like two kings honoring us with their charm & magic.
De Niro: "What was that thing with De Palma?"
Pacino: "Scarface"
De Niro: "Scarface, yeah"
Hahahahahahaha! Seriously though! That's what I was thinking!!!!
Haddvadd Lmao, I DIED!
Pacino: "What was that thing with De Palma?"
De Niro: "Untouchable"
Pacino: "Untouchable, yeah"
Pacino: 'What was that thing with the pervy grandfather??'
De Niro: 'Dirty Grandpa'
Pacino: 'Dirty Grandpa, yeah'
There was also Carlito's Way by De Palma.
Al Pacino, Thank you for 46 amazing years!
Bahram Paivar q
Bahram Paivar dont talk like he is dead.
He drowned in his own mannerisms.
Dont forget daddy De Niro.
I passed him on Lexington Ave in 1977. He was wearing a green jacket that looked like an Army-Navy store purchase. He was alone, head down, eyes on the sidewalk. I barely turned my head left to view him. I stopped in my tracks! There he was! My beloved Serpico! Wishes do come true!
Al Pacino has a nice head of hair, he’s aged so well. Robert Deniro is still so attractive, humble man . All these actors are genuinely brilliant. Love them all!
That's probably a wig but agree darker hair takes a few years off.
I totally agree with you, Al still looks young he didn't look like he was 77 there looked younger. I was watching a recent interview of him, he can still pull off a 70 year old. www.ovationtv.com/watch/inside-the-actors-studio/inside-the-actors-studio-al-pacino/
He looks younger than he would otherwise, but all that plastic surgery has only taken him further away from the naturally very handsome man that he was imvho.
@@kimchi_b check out that link I sent before. That's a newer one, he doesn't look like he had work done
I can't keep my eyes off the hair! Lol
Tom Hagen was my favorite in the movie...he almost always had the answers, and he knew the Don’s business better than anyone else, also having the foresight to tell what would result from each action they discussed taking. Al seems like a really nice guy. Brando was 47 during filming.
Tom Hagen was your favorite when theyres Michael Corleone?
@@nina84374chacun ses goûts
I would have liked to see a movie just on him. Still Michael was mine.
Is nobody here going to talk about James caan ?? The great Sonny Corleone..
He really deserved that oscar he was nominated for..
James Caan was Sonny - he was perfect.
Yes he did. He played Sonny perfect performance, if you read the book, James Cann played Sonny just like Sonny was in the book. He is a great actor, & he seems like such a nice guy. Funny too. All the very best to you Mr. Cann. PS - I loved your show Vegas.
absolutely, so sad when they had him killed off, could have added so much for to the Film
In my opinion James Cann with the Sonny role was stealing the movie and then they had him killed. Caan played the perfect hot headed Sicilian. I was heartbroken watching the movie in a packed house at a Lowe's theater back in 1972, I was 11 years old. As much as I still love the Godfather it pains me to watch that scene. Sonny being the Godfather would have been Michael on steroids.
@@62rockin I feel you but truthfully sonny wasn’t smart enough to run the family. He definitely was tough enough and had the mental fortitude but he was too hot headed. He would have struggled in the political landscape. Him and Michael as a pairing would have been elite! If they were able to coexistent. Michael as the brains and face and sonny as the enforcer and street general. But i think the it was written so well for sonny to die.
I'd love to hear Robert De Niro's internal monologue every time James Caan puts his hand on his shoulder..
He has to put his hand on his shoulder to politely engage him in conversation because the seating arrangement is TERRIBLE
jkjerome1 great listener.
jkjerome1 😂😂😂😂😂😂
"Im gonna break your legs then sew em back together and then im gonna break them again". Just kidding its a class move of fraternity and helps engage. Fine man
I thought that De Niro and Pacino couldn’t be in the same room together
- Was the second better than the first.
- it was better than the third.
Robet Duval
Different. Not better or any worse. :)
Lol
He would say that.. He turned the 3rd one done because of the money he was offered...
The third one was "meh"
Or lack of
God Bless , James Caan.. RIP.. I got so much respect for him.. when I read once, he said " we're just making a movie here, not curing cancer ". The greats always have humility
Legends. Don't love how Matt Lauer interviews people.
What bunch of legends!! Pacino and De Niro get most of the accolades but I loved James Caan and Robert Duvall in all their movies. Great actors!!!
I love all of them....!
Yes, and the lady, don't forget her. Rocky. She was great in Rocky.
And Talia Shire.
All Fantastic; Talia obviously also has iconic roles in the Rocky franchise and two sons that are highly successful in “the business.”
James Caan in Misery is fantastic.
Al has been considered one of the best actors ever SINCE the first godfather and he still looks to James Caan for approval :)
I agree with you!!! Love every movie hes in, every character is different. I loved that part where he turned to James looking for approval lol :)
@@Lushy260 you never stop being a fanboy :)
My late uncle was a cameraman on the first film. He told me that him and the rest of the crew thought the film was going to be awful. He really didn't understand how great it was going to be or visualize the final product until they saw the final edit (the editing is amazing btw).
That is very cool!
Man Al is sharp and with it for a 77 year old dude
David Pearl they all sound pretty sharp considering there all around 80
Yes, his mind is quite sharp.
antij1 well said
Cause he's never been married.
David Pearl 77 OMG awesome !!!
Al Pacino lookin like Robert Downey Jr's dad LOL
SLOPnBISCUITZ omg yesss
SLOPnBISCUITZ that just made my day. Lmao.
Who´s Robert Downey?
@@megeantivalohope you're joking.....are you joking?
@@favouriteworstnightmare-am9110 yes
Al Pacino and Robert De Niro are my two all time favorite actors. They both have made incredible films over the years. De Niro is rather shy on late night television shows, but Pacino is really very funny. Both are entertaining and I love seeing them together.
I am a huge fan all of these people are fantastic likable intelligent and humble Talia Shire underrated actor awesome
I take it you loved them in “HEAT” too?
I used to love De Niro until he started commenting on politics - namely Trump administration. No matter if you like or dislike a sitting president, it shows no class to get up in front of a large audience and say FU. No class at all.
@@tessriegel7100 Me as well.
@@tessriegel7100 no , he’s a legend for that
Legends. Every single one. Also, I can listen to Al Pacino talk for hours..... the man is sooooo entertaining. Love the guy.
Me too, I can just listen to Al for days. Such a sweet humble kind funny man
It would've been epic if Brando was sitting with Pacino and De Niro in that same couch!
Bred Saint yup, munching on Cheetos and missing every other word Lauer spits out.
He probably would've needed a whole couch for himself, he was a big guy.
Bred Saint....Have you seen The Score, Brando, De Niro, minus Pacino, but with Ed Norton 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
I know!!!
And, Diane Keaton should have been included. It's always about the man. And, to put the lady on the end, not good manners. It was RUDE!!
Pacino and DeNiro are legends...and deservedly so, but I think Robert Duvall is one of the greatest actors of his generation. He comes across a bit more subtle than others but few can match the diverse roles he has played....and mastered: Tender Mercies, The Great Santini, MASH, Apocalypse Now, Lonesome Dove, Second Hand Lions....the list goes on and on.
You can make that argument for all three of those guys and you wouldn't be wrong for each one of them. Just start listing their movies from early 70s to mid 90s, it's truly awesome.
Totally agree..!!
WHAT group of actors do we have like them today???? -0-. ?
Yes, have all those movies. He is one great actor.
996th lord commander George mormont
Matt Lauer did his little sexist remark to Talia Shire. Her reply "I'll go to the kicthen" was perfect.
You're a terd
Talia shire is a classy women. Brilliant answer.
Michael Liu Woman
Jackie. Brown Rabbi whole report truth .??? Surfer girl. Christine Hannah berry. House mate . Joke m Mm PaTRICK s away see Patrick Swayze. Home and away joke about stupid excuses bound to. Fail.
Surfer girl. Jackie Brown . Harbour cruise . Dirty dancing. Madonna and. Cher . DCM 33 Oxford St. Darlo . Podium king. MALard the drake draconian MALvin son of ALvin purple incarnations. Joke. Knocked their teeth out. I'll even throw in my grill oppsaM3driving. A grill. White house blow up the white house on top of the. Hill its the one with no steps. The bathroom and kitchen are an endBaressing mess .
Talia has nothing to apologize for in this movie. She was brilliant, and her acting is one of the best supporting roles of all time. You can just close your eyes and see how great she was. Totally under rated.
They feel like my own family members and I’ve never met any of them. I love this interview on so many levels.
Best line in the movie : Never let anyone know what your thinking..
I think that is the best advice but my family still says” Leave the gun, take the cannolis “ to this day.
Never let anyone "outside the family" know what you're thinking
what a dogshit quote!
Still can’t believe that a legend like Pacino has only 1 Oscar when so many other actors waaaay below him have more! He should at least have 4,
the godfather, justice for all, dog day and scent of a woman.
And Scarface. Very underrated performance by Pacino as Tony Montana. Many “critics” view that role as over the top but Pacino created an entirely UNIQUE personality from thin air for Tony Montana.
Never seen Justice For All. Maybe, I should check it out.
You mean the actors who have got the Oscars aren't good actors?
People,always hype
Old white-Haired people run the awards... Scarface was to hip :)
@@lightupdarkness Is there any logic behind your comment?
De Niro and Pacino were so handsome on that film. And James's role as Sonny was spectacular to the end.
I love how invested Talia is in this. She seems very proud and interested, very expressive.
She’s so twitchy and ADHD
Tessio: “Can you get me off the hook, Tom. For old times’ sake”
Hagen: “Can’t do it Sally”
"tell Michael, I always liked him!"
@@voicemyopinion7885 He understands that...{nods in the direction of the car with a sad, half-smile thinking "Ya coulda been one of the biggest gangsters in NYC sally,
but you tried to sell us out. You're a traitor, and this is what happens to traitors}...goes into the house, looks out at the scenario wistfully.
Orangers on the table
In a way, the most chilling part in the film.
Frado
I wish this reunion happened when Brando was still alive.
Brando would never attend such a circus...and even if he did, he would just laugh and giggle...or start talking about the genocide of Native American Indians and take it to another level.
I wonder how Brando would have behaved if they did a reunion interview. He was known to be difficult on set in his final years. I read that The Island of Dr. Moreau and The Score were both hellish productions due to his antics.
I don’t kno abt that. Brando was a loose cannon and probably would have made a mess out if the reunion. People want to hear abt the film not Brando’s “cause de jour”
He would have sent a Native American activist and stayed home.
nah... cause then they couldn't have talked about him. as is custom within acting circles.
The Godfather movies were, and still remain as, best among the best movies after decades. Legendary movies and great, superb performers.
2 minutes in Caan has me cracking up "guys in the back"??🤣😆
Robert Duvall is so underrated he's a wonderful actor and one of my favorites, loved him in many movies ie: the judge. I love his steadfastness.
I forgot about the Judge!!! GREAT and heart wrenching film. Ugh!!
@@yikes7963 yes it was very heart wrenching I loved the 3 men they casted, but Duvall can convey so much with very little words.
"You shot this.. in my HOME?! WHERE MY WIFE SLEEPS, WHERE ARE CHILDREN PLAY WITH THEIR TOYS?!"
Where *our*
I could listen to Al Pacino all day.
GET A LIFE AND RIDE WITH US THE B SQUAD BRAAP VLOGS WOODY OLE BOY. 🇵🇷
I could listen to Robert De Niro all day.
@@LastlyMore ME TOO!! Let's kidnap him!! 😅😆😁
I love this! I honestly don't think James Caan gets enough credit. I love the guy, he's great and highly underrated.
Brennan Osinski YESSSS
Love "Thief", one of the best films ever.
true! he was badass, as sonny Corleone!
His performance in "Misery" (with Kathy Bates) is just unbelievable. If you haven´t watched yet , do it...you´ll love it
He stole the show in The Godfather. Stole. They were all brilliant but 'Sonny' was the edge that made the film. Fantastic performance. Terrifying.
Robert De Niro looking like the dad of the group looking on as his toddler children tell a simple story. Love it.
Yeah looks like he just finished filming Meet the Fockers always with that smirk. Fact is he's a great actor but sort of comes off as a little dumb and not a very articulate person when being interviewed. IMO
James Caan is a great judge of character, his distain for Lauer is obvious.
duvall didn't like certain questions too
Robert duvall nailed that role, brought alot of human compassion to the films.
Just watching this makes me want to watch Godfather for the 20th time
Melanie Esfiandari Only 20th ?
20th?? I’ve easily watched The Godfather a thousand times. With no regrets.
ALL of these actors were wonderful in the God Father movies. They are all Legends. Robert DeNero was so excellent as the young Vido.Al Pacino as Michael, & Robert Devaul as Tom, James Cann as Sonny, Talia Shire as Connie. All together made it as probably the best & favorite movies of so many people world wide... thank you all.
De Niro and Pacino had a full massage by the end of this interview! LOL! No seriously what a collection of greats.
Caan is very touchy feely isn't he?
omg! haaaa!
hahahha
It was great that Robert De Niro had managed to get this legendary group of actors together to celebrate this all-time classic film 45 yrs. after it's been released. Can't wait to see both him, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel in Martin Scorsese's " The Irishman" real soon.
Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan and Talia Shire real Avengers
❤
Donny, ralphy, leo, Mikey & splinter.
Heroes in a half shell.
TURTLE POWER!
@@anothergoogleuser4915 :):):)
@@SifetFelic lol
They all sweet gangstas! 😻
I love how they all cracked a laugh at the third one. Robert Duvall was holding no punches.
They didn't forget to put oranges on the table. lol.
I think they should have been lemons, for Sicily
@@treasurehunteruk9718 Michael Corleone was sucking on an orange in Godfather
"what was the thing with de palma..."
"...scarface"
"oh yeah scarface..."
DeNiro would've probably been the only other actor who could've pulled off Tony Montana.
@eddie mclaughlin It would've been a different version of Tony but Bobby D definitely could've done it.
Joe McKim I don’t think so. If they stuck with the original (the 1932 version), then yes. But idk if I can imagine De Niro as a Cuban lol
🤦♂️
@@joemckim1183 “bobby d”
I love how Al still has his same style of dress as he did when he was in his twenties.The head band has that familiar Panic In Needle Park vibe still going strong. He can pull off anything. Only an Actors Actor can do that. Proof he always knew how appear and feel comfortably timeless.
Hes wearing a wig
@@robd1329😂 omg had to double check this scared me for a sec
It’s so cute to see them all together and telling all these stories. James has such a great memory!
No Godfather reunion is complete without Marlon Brando. A true legend.
He was dead, so he had a good excuse.
Are you going to go dig him up?
I always thought his hype far exceeded his acting. Great, gawd yes, but an actor's actor? there's been much better.
People may debate about Marlon’s talent but his charisma was off the charts.
Look how they massacred my father
Fredo couldn't make it, he's out on a fishin' trip.
RonJammin John Cazale would probably have been the oldest there, had he lived.
No. Duvall is four years older.
Arnab Majumdar oh ok. 2nd oldest then.
Yeah he was the bait
For sure
Everyone talks about the movie - which was wonderful - but Mario Puzo was the genius behind the story. The 50th anniversary book is fantastic! The Godfather was his mother :). We need to give writers as much credit as we do the actors.
I don’t like the book all too much. Neither did Francis Coppolla. He said so himself in an interview. But credit to the screenwriters for sure!
@@winterbird4447 Puzo was one of the screenwriters as well
Puzo also co-wrote the screenplay w Francis
Incredible I was one of the audience that got to see this amazing story with iconic actors. I’ve become rich with their artistic genius and by being entertained by actors that took me into their masterful portrayals and made me forget they were actors. The Godfather is a story for the ages.
Happy 45th Anniversary! This totally made my day. Thanks for the full interview. The Godfather(especially part 1 and 2) are the greatest American movies of all time, no question about it. Nino Rota's score, Gordon Willis's phenomenal camera work, the cast, acting, directing, editing, etc... you can't wrap your head around it. So, magnificent and it'll be like that forever! RIP to Marlon Brando and same goes to those who were in the movie.
Shadab Shahrokh Hai Have you ever seen The Deer Hunter?
Yes, I have. Great movie with a great cast.
Shadab Shahrokh Hai I saw and loved the trilogy of the God father,now I have a question for all..the are "rumors"that the Scarface will be "part 2? well the question is who is going to take "The BIG RISK.?to Play Al Pacino caracter?
I would put Shawshank as #2.
Tt Hh The Shawshank Redemption is a masterpiece! One of my most favorite films ever.
I don’t know if it’s only me but I always feel like true legends don’t feel how extraordinary they are. It’s like they’ve done something normal. So down to earth, Love it!! ❤️
James Caan has to be one of the most underrated actors of all time. He is amazing in Thief(1981) and Gambler(1974) aside from The Godfather(1972).
also "Misery" :-)
@@Pussycatfeathers Yeah Misery(1990) as well and The Yards(2000) too. Sort of playing the Vito Corleone role in The Yards. The cast is great(Theron, Phoenix and Ellen Burstyn)as well and James Gray is one of the most underrated filmmakers of his generation. He is the one who did Ad Astra with Brad Pitt recently.
RIP 😥
Brian Piccolo's wife's observations on his transformation into Brian in the making of "Brian's Song" is interesting and even a bit spooky. She commented how he just seemed to adopt habits and mannerisms of Brian without having any possibility of having been aware of them prior.
This is a fantastic postscript to these timeless films by members of an incredible cast. RIP James Caan.
The cast of the best movie ever. De Niro and Pacino are the best actors.
duvall and james caan are no slouches...
Ivaylo Iontchev the best actors in that room are actually De Niro and Duvall, I don't think apart from Dog Day Afternoon, Pacino was ever that good again, Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro, were that good again several occasions.
Michael Rose u are correct but beware of Al fangirls.
I agree with Michael Rose. Al Pacino is a great actor, but DeNiro is in an entirely different league. Movies like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Once Upon a Time in America are just immaculate. DeNiro's acting has a depth to it, that Pacino simply lacks.
spurv: Pacino in Godfather 2 was magnificent.
seen this film over a hundred times and every time I watch it I find out something I hadnt realized before. Now I am watching this interview and finding out that Coppola and Mario Puzo managed to create a masterpiece despite all the mistrust and criticism from the producers. Even the backstage of this film has a lot to teach.
Aww it seems James Caan really loves Robert De Niro haha
I really love Robert DeNiro!!!!!!!!!!! He doesn't care though!!! 😕😟😩
Possibly the greatest actors of our time all in one place. All my acting heroes, Talia included. You can feel the love and respect for each other and the dearly departed Marlon and John in the room.
Only need to add Sir Anthony Hopkins and Gene Hackman
This group together deserved a better interviewer and better questions..... Once in a lifetime opportunity having them all together and it wasn't made the most of.
We need another reunion for the 50th anniversary.
It must be NOW. It was released in 1972, so filmed in 1971. Fifty years.
fr a better interviewer
@@jowlyworld Oh yeah, the 50th will be this month. I hope another interview
I agree but have little hope. Hollywood and quality film making is dead. JOURNALISM and the craft of conducting a REAL QUALITY INTERVIEW died A LONG TIME AGO too. I think USA Today and CNN killed it in the early 1990s. Morning Shows are toxic too.
I don't think he had a chance. They were all over the place, and had a LOT to say.
I wish there was more respect from the interviewer to the cast.
ABDULLAH H ALFADDA Sadly, consider the source.
Yeah man i tought he disrespected them
Yeah, interviewer was like "guys in the back"
What the...
well thats why he is fired now, he treated woman with disrespect on set even worse lmao
@Mart Kap basic manner for an interviewer couldnt care less if they were famous or not , and they are seniors so u better be respectfull to them
There's so much star power in that room! And I could listen to James Caan tell stories all day long!
A total shame that Brando was not in this crowd...He was an absolute genius. Always in love with Pacino. Beautiful man.
"Guys in the back."
Vito: *looks over to Tom hagen* I want that guy gone
James caan’s Luca brasi impression was on point lol!...caan is a funny person lol
Joseph Stone was, pretty sure he dead
Mucci Sebastián uh no he’s not
@@nationalcoasternews5798 you are right i confused him with Dennis Hopper
“A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man” He said that to Johnny as a matter of fact but for Sony’s benefit. My favorite line for sure.
Such an amazing moment to see them all together! They are so charming but my heart beats for Al Pacino for sure, love him
I love you Marie
@@glennbautista9427 lol
"They're both better than part three"
Robert Duvall spoke less than anyone there, and instantly won the interview with that line.
There's a great interview with Bob Costas with him where he opens up about some hard feelings.
Andrew Barchenger is it on youtube?
And so wise not to join the third film.
Al Pacino did "Serpico" soon after The Godfather. It was such an incredibly strong performance - arguably th finest ever - and yet, he did not win an Oscar that role. Then he did The Godfather part 2, no Oscar. Then, he followed that a few years later with "Dog Day Afternoon," to many Pacino fans, and others, his best role. NO OSCAR! But, that was the 70's. there was a huge difference in th Hollywood of 1970 and 1980; HUGE. I'll always think of Serpico when I hear Al Pacino's name even though The Godfather 1 & 2 are among my all time favorites. Another among my favorites: "Mean Streets." The 1973 movie that got Robert De Niro and Martin Scorcese going.
PS: Francis Copolla never considered The Godfather p.2 a sequel. "It's (parts 1&2) the same movie," he said.
Serpico nowhere near his best lol
I was only 18y/o when i watched Dog day afternoon.. '70's
Serpico is an awful movie. Al Pacino is my favourite actor but god I hate that movie.
@@Gma00001 I have to agree. Overacts like crazy.
Al got jipped...
The Hollywood bigwigs....
Their prejudice against the Italians.
Could believe that s--t is this day and age....
Talia Shire went from the Godfather franchise to the Rocky series...amazing
I don't know when will be the next time my eyes will get a chance to cherish to see sitting that much acting talent in a single frame. Absolutely Legendary 🙌🙌🙌❤
"Did these roles follow you for a while?"
Jheez journalism at its finest here.
favorite line: "Only don't tell me that you're innocent. Because it insults my intelligence, and that makes me very angry."
Ice cold. Scary.
The 3 Godfathers would have been nothing without the great actor Al Pacino.
Especially the third one.
We don't know that
@@briancannon2870
The alternative actor for the role of Michael Corleone was Jack Nicholson
Like seriously can you imagine Jack Nicholson as Michael Corleone and NOT Al Pacino?
Like seriously no offense to Nicholson, because he is definitley one of the greats, but Al Pacino was the perfect guy to play Michael Corleone
Fantastic to see the crew back together. So many good one-liners the series had. One of my favourites: 'Tell Michael it was only business'
Rumor has it Matt Leuer is still looking for a good question to ask.
Rubencitos Rumor has it Matt Lauer is looking for a new career :D
...and a job!
...hilarious
When movies was so good that entire families got together, cooked food, watched a great movie, talked about it and had a great time for hours later.
James Caan is very touchy, feely!
And Robert doesn't like it
lol
Micky Lewis It's so that it doesn't come across as rudely talking over Pacino and De Niro from the back.
He got real touchy feely with Carlo. He gave Carlo a back massage with a trash can!
so is matt lauer! ha ha ha!
Rip Jimmy Caan.. A legend with memorable list of great lead role in Brain Songs, Rain People,scene stealing in GF 1, terrific in Rollerball, Gambler, very funny in Freebie and The Bean and also The Elf, magnificent in The Thief, superb comeback in Garden of Stone awesome in Misery, scary in Flesh & Bones and shud have be nominated for oscar in Way Of The Gun.
Jimmy is also a great singer and dancer.
RIP Jimmy Caan ❤