E-mail a friendAugust 3, 2009
In an extended conversation, one of the masters of modern cinema, Francis Ford Coppola, looks back at The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now and talks about his childhood bout with polio, breaking the mold, taking risks and his newest film Tetra.
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Legendary filmmaker says he opted to direct The Godfather because he had a young family and needed a job. (2:00)
Full interview. (22:10)
Having directed some of the most successful and critically acclaimed movies in film history, Francis Ford Coppola is considered one of the greats. He's among an elite group of directors who have won Best Picture, Director and Screenplay Oscars for the same film (The Godfather: Part II). From a show business family, he first gained international attention for his screenwriting and has exec-produced films and TV series. Coppola is a vintner, magazine publisher and has his own specialty food line. Next up for him is the drama Tetro.
