Francis Ford Coppola

Born: 1939-04-07

Francis Ford Coppola (born April 7, 1939) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is widely acclaimed as one of Hollywood's most celebrated and influential film directors. He epitomized the group of filmmakers known as the New Hollywood, which included George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Robert Altman, Woody Allen and William Friedkin, who emerged in the early 1970s with unconventional ideas that challenged contemporary filmmaking. He co-authored the script for Patton, winning the Academy Award in 1970. His directorial fame escalated with the release of The Godfather in 1972. The film revolutionized movie-making in the gangster genre, garnering universal laurels from critics and public alike. It went on to win three Academy Awards, including his second, which he won for Best Adapted Screenplay, and it was instrumental in cementing his position as one of the prominent American film directors. Coppola followed it with an equally successful sequel The Godfather Part II, which became the first ever sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film received yet higher praises than its predecessor, and gave him three Academy Awards—for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture. In the same year was released The Conversation, which he directed, produced and wrote. The film went on to win the Palme d'Or at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival. His next directorial venture was Apocalypse Now in 1979, and it was as notorious for its lengthy and troubled production as it was critically acclaimed for its vivid and stark depiction of the Vietnam War. It won his second Palme d'Or at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival. Although some of Coppola's ventures in the 1980s and early 1990s were critically lauded, Coppola's later work has not met the same level of critical and commercial success as his '70s films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Francis Ford Coppola, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Released: 1979-05-19

At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that,...

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Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

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Released: 1991-11-27

A chronicle of the production problems — including bad weather, actors' health, war near the...

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Palo Alto

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Released: 2014-05-09

A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with...

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Spielberg

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Released: 2017-10-05

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And the Oscar Goes To...

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Released: 2014-02-01

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I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale

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Released: 2009-01-16

John Cazale was in only five films – The Godfather, The Conversation, The Godfather: Part II,...

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Friedkin Uncut

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Released: 2018-11-05

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an...

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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

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Released: 2019-10-25

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

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The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

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Released: 1990-07-12

A documentary on the making of the three Godfather films, with interviews and recollections from...

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Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

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Released: 2021-05-07

Hawaii, May 1977. After the success of Star Wars, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg meet to find...

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The People vs. George Lucas

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Released: 2010-03-14

The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it...

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The Kid Stays in the Picture

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Released: 2002-08-16

Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.

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Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony

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Released: 2021-03-26

Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that...

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Listen to Me Marlon

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Released: 2015-07-29

With exclusive access to his extraordinary unseen and unheard personal archive including...

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Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

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Released: 2017-02-01

Working largely uncredited in the Hollywood system, storyboard artist Harold and film researcher...

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Milius

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Released: 2013-03-09

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Five Came Back

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Released: 2017-03-31

The extraordinary story of how Hollywood changed World War II – and how World War II changed...

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Released: 2013-05-20

SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they...

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Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called

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Released: 2022-04-09

A portrait of the actress Winona Ryder, the great muse of nineties cinema, who, although she has...

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Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal

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Released: 2001-08-21

Several aspects of Ridley Scott's masterpiece Hannibal (2001) are examined through interviews...

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Trespassing Bergman

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Released: 2013-08-28

In the sixties, Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007) built a house on the remote island...

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In Search of Dracula

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Released: 1996-10-02

A look at "Dracula" in the arts and his supposed real-life inspiration Vlad Tepes.

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Blood Lines: Dracula - The Man. The Myth. The Movies.

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Released: 1992-01-01

Short documentary on the making of Francis Ford Coppola's "Dracula" (1992).

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What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael

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Released: 2019-03-22

Pauline Kael (1919–2001) was undoubtedly one of the greatest names in film criticism. A...

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The Making of Captain EO

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Released: 1986-09-12

Documentary of the making of Michael Jackson's Captain EO film for the Disney theme parks.

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War Hunt

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Released: 1962-05-01

Dispatched to the front lines during the Korean War, an idealistic American soldier discovers...

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Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire

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Released: 2014-09-20

In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical...

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The Godfather Legacy

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Released: 2012-07-12

THE GODFATHER LEGACY goes deep inside Francis Ford Coppola's epic saga about the Corleone crime...

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The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'

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Released: 2007-10-08

Director Francis Ford Coppola, cast and production crew explore the making of the 1992 masterpiece.

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The Making of Marie Antoinette

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Released: 2007-07-02

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006).

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A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope

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Released: 2004-09-14

A fascinating chronicle of the birth and rise of the radically different independent studio...

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Behind the Scenes of Palo Alto

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Released: 2014-05-28

Jacqui Getty's behind-the-scenes look at Gia Coppola's directorial debut Palo Alto, starring...

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A Decade Under the Influence

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Released: 2003-04-25

A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of...

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Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain

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Released: 2023-12-08

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Wim Wenders, Desperado

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Released: 2020-07-16

"Wings Of Desire" and "Buena Vista Social Club", "Paris, Texas" and "The State Of Things": Wim...

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Becoming Al Pacino

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Released: 2022-02-06

A journey through the meteoric rise and tempestuous story of the legendary American actor Al...

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Brando

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Released: 2007-05-01

The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.

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The World of Jim Henson

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Released: 1994-11-23

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is...

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R2-D2: Beneath the Dome

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Released: 2001-11-25

Mockumentary telling the never before told life story of the fictional robot R2-D2 from the Star...

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The Costumes Are the Sets: The Design of Eiko Ishioka

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Released: 2007-10-02

Documentary from the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ – about the...

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Henri Langlois vu par...

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Released: 2014-07-27

Thirteen filmmakers talk about Henri Langlois and their relationship with him.

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The Family

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Released: 2023-05-17

Two intertwined families who have made half a century of cinema. La Grande Bouffe, We won’t grow...

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Martin Scorsese Directs

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Released: 1990-06-16

Providing behind the scenes footage of the director on set with clips from his own films, Martin...

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Sodankylä Forever

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Released: 2010-08-05

The Midnight Sun Film Festival is held every June in the Finnish village of Sodankylä beyond the...

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The New Cinema

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Released: 1968-01-01

Between the French La Nouvelle Vague and the Italian Neorealismo, Europe had been undergoing a...

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Fog City Mavericks

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Released: 2007-10-24

Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco is a compelling exploration of the legendary...

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The Making of The Virgin Suicides

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Released: 2000-12-19

While Sofia Coppola directed her first feature, her mother, the artist and filmmaker Eleanor...

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Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

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Released: 2019-11-10

Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications of show...

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The Young Racers

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Released: 1963-01-01

A former race car driver-turned-writer attempts to expose a ruthless, womanizing Grand Prix...

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The Godfather: When the Shooting Stopped

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Released: 2008-09-23

Members of the crew recall the post-production process on the three 'Godfather' movies.

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Marlon Brando: The Wild One

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Released: 1994-08-11

An examination of the craft of Marlon Brando, narrated by professionals of the film industry....

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In Camera: The Naïve Visual Effects of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'

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Released: 2007-10-02

Director Francis Ford Coppola and production staff reveal the secrets behind the 1992 masterpiece.

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Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig

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Released: 2003-09-07

Documentary about the creation of the stage musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and its...

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Central Park

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Released: 1989-04-01

CENTRAL PARK is a film about the famous New York City landmark and the variety of ways in which...

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Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'

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Released: 2008-09-23

We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration...

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The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't

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Released: 2008-06-03

On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we...

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It's Alive: The True Story of Frankenstein

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Released: 1994-10-25

Mary Shelley created a monster in 1818, and writers, actors and filmmakers haven't been able to...

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A Conversation with Martin Scorsese & Francis Ford Coppola

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Released: 1997-11-21

A Conversation with Martin Scorsese & Francis Ford Coppola

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The Making of 'American Graffiti'

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Released: 1998-09-15

Documentary that features many interviews and other footage of the cast and crew for the film...

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The Last Days of Marlon Brando

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Released: 2008-03-01

July 1, 2004, Hollywood lost one of its biggest stars - Marlon Brando. He succumbs to pulmonary...

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The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'

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Released: 1968-01-01

This documentary has interviews with actors and the director as they arrive for the 1968 New...

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Kurosawa: The Last Emperor

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Released: 1999-01-01

A profile and history of film director Akira Kurosawa.

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George Lucas: Creating an Empire

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Released: 2005-01-27

A Biography of George Lucas.

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The Godfather and the Mob

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Released: 2006-04-25

The Godfather And The Mob reveals the true life story of murder, mafia and mayhem that occurred...

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Hollywood Mavericks

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Released: 1990-09-07

A documentary focusing on seventeen maverick directors who were not afraid to break the rules of...

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Reflections in Blood: Francis Ford Coppola and Bram Stoker’s Dracula

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Released: 2015-10-08

Francis Ford Coppola expanding his love of the film.

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The Family Whistle

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Released: 2016-05-19

The famed Coppola family of filmmakers and musicians descends from Agostino Coppola, a poor...

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American Dream: Detroit

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Released: 2018-05-01

The comeback of Detroit is poised to be the greatest turnaround story of American history.

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Filmmaker

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Released: 1968-12-01

A behind-the-scenes documentary by George Lucas about 29-year-old Francis Ford Coppola and his...

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Reverse Angle: New York, March 1982

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Released: 1982-09-15

Wim Wenders's atmospheric testimony about the problems he encountered while working on...

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Twixt: A Documentary

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Released: 2013-07-23

The making of Francis Ford Coppola's "Twixt," directed by his granddaughter Gia.

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Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'

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Released: 1971-03-01

The film features a conversation between Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, producer of THX 1138....

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Method and Madness: Visualizing 'Dracula'

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Released: 2007-10-02

Behind the scenes of the 1992 masterpiece with director Francis Ford Coppola.

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The Making of 'One from the Heart'

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Released: 1982-08-14

A short documentary on the Francis Ford Coppola musical One From the Heart.

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Lights, Action, Music

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Released: 2007-08-06

A wonderful journey through the meaning and relevance of film music composition. Featuring...

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Practical Magicians: A Collaboration Between Father and Son

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Released: 2015-10-08

Journalist and critic F. X. Feeney talks with the Coppolas about the production with specific...

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Lucas, Coppola & Kurosawa

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Released: 2005-03-29

An featurette with George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola looking back on their experience...

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The Dream Studio

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Released: 2004-01-01

A documentary about the making of Francis Ford Coppola's 'One From the Heart'.

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Inside the Coppola Personality

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Released: 1981-01-01

Monte Hellman's short portrait of Francis Ford Coppola discussing business and craft at home and...

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Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders'

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Released: 2005-09-20

Join director Francis Coppola and his remarkable cast as they reminisce about their experiences...

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Tying the Knot

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Released: 2004-10-01

A look at the debate over same sex marriage in the USA. The reasons behind it are illustrated...

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Alfonso Sansone: Producer by Chance

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Released: 2014-09-10

After the war, almost by chance, Alfonso Sansone starts to produce documentary films and moves...

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Rendez-Vous Video Magazine

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Released: 1981-01-01

This 1981 video magazine “For the Man Who Wants More…” contains Monte Hellman’s short portrait...

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Godfather I

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Released: 2018-01-29

A short film by Maria Lassnig, shot in 1974.

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A Conversation with Martin Sheen

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Released: 2010-06-20

Conversation between Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Sheen about their experiences making...

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Francis Ford Coppola's Live Cinema

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Released: 2018-01-10

An insider's look into Francis Ford Coppola's latest Live Cinema project, Distant Vision.

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The Daily Show

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First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Mike Douglas Show

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First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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Great Performances

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First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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Saturday Night Live

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First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

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First aired: 1975-01-12

A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

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First aired: 1993-09-13

Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that...

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Spécial cinéma

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First aired: 1974-09-25

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Dinah!

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First aired: 1974-10-21

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started...

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The Oscars

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First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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C à vous

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First aired: 2009-09-07

Every day live on FRANCE 5, Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine and her team receive those who make the news....

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Beau geste

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First aired: 2023-01-22

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Jay Leno's Garage

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First aired: 2015-10-07

Comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares his passion for motor vehicles. Jay and...

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Faut Voir - L'hebdo cinéma

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First aired: 2023-09-22

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Variety Studio: Directors on Directors

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First aired: 2021-03-03

PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through...

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Leçon de Cinéma

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First aired: 2004-03-20

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The Director's Chair

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First aired: 2014-05-10

Robert Rodriguez sits down with the industry's most iconic directors and engages in a revealing...

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Marcians

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First aired: 2017-11-16

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Inside the Actors Studio

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First aired: 1994-08-14

James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for...

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Five Came Back

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First aired: 2017-03-31

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who...

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