Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977) puts the Crime vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, and Robert De Niro, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 2.4/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977)
Also known as: El Padrino. La Epopeya Completa 1901-1959, The Godfather: A Novel for Television, The Godfather Novella, The Godfather Saga, The Godfather 1902–1959: The Complete Epic, The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television, The Godfather Epic, The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
First aired: November 12, 1977
Runtime: 423 min
Networks: NBC
A seven-hour chronological edit of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, expanded with over an hour of restored scenes to trace the Corleone family’s rise from Vito’s youth in Sicily to Michael’s reign in 1950s America.
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