
The first film takes place from 1945 through 1955 and chronicles the final days of Don Vito Corleone ( Marlon Brando) as he slowly hands the reins of his organization over to his son, Michael ( Al Pacino). This cut is a fascinating curiosity for devoted fans, but it's also the worst possible way to experience two of the greatest movies ever made.Īs you probably know, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather series tells the story of the Corleone crime family over the course of several decades. It will air again on January 23, but it's currently available to stream on HBO Go and HBO Now.īut here's the thing: you probably shouldn't watch this version, especially if it's your first exposure to these movies.


Last night, HBO aired The Godfather Epic, a 424-minute long version of The Godfather and The Godfather Part II that re-edits both films into chronological order and features footage that isn't in the theatrical cut of either film.
