8.8
/10
Francis Ford Coppola is a real person portrayed by Dan Fogler in the TV series The Offer (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Seat at the Table (season 1), they were 45 years old.
They appear in all 10 aired episodes and have accumulated 629 positive votes.

Francis Ford Coppola

by Dan Fogler

character

Episodes10

  • 8.2
    /10

    A Seat at the Table
    episode S1.E1 april 2022
    Al Ruddy gets the job of producing an adaptation of the bestselling novel "The Godfather" for Paramount Pictures, but rising crime boss Joe Colombo has a different fate planned for the film.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Warning Shots
    episode S1.E2 april 2022
    With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition; Robert Evans and Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Fade In
    episode S1.E3 april 2022
    Pressure mounts over the delivery of the script when Ruddy has a sit down with Colombo. Evans gets into hot water with Charlie Bluhdorn, who's interested in Bettye.
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Right Shade of Yellow
    episode S1.E4 may 2022
    With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino considered for leading roles in "The Godfather", Ruddy is faced with a variety of issues.
  • 8.6
    /10

    Kiss the Ring
    episode S1.E5 may 2022
    Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.
  • 8.5
    /10

    A Stand Up Guy
    episode S1.E6 may 2022
    Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised by collisions with Gulf and Western, Paramount and the Mafia.
  • 8.7
    /10

    Mr. Producer
    episode S1.E7 may 2022
    Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus plans a potential coup as Ruddy attempts to save Coppola and Pacino's jobs. Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership as he holds another Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Crossing That Line
    episode S1.E8 june 2022
    In the aftermath of the rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans spirals after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Lapidus to capitalize.
  • 8.9
    /10

    It's Who We Are
    episode S1.E9 june 2022
    As production runs into challenges in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to get Evans back on track. Coppola's vision for the edit is jeopardized by post-production disputes. Bettye thinks about her next move.
  • 8.7
    /10

    Brains and Balls
    episode S1.E10 june 2022
    "The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.

Best moments10

  • 8.2
    /10
    15% of the votes

    Warning Shots
    episode S1.E2 april 2022
    With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition; Robert Evans and Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.
  • 8.4
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Fade In
    episode S1.E3 april 2022
    Pressure mounts over the delivery of the script when Ruddy has a sit down with Colombo. Evans gets into hot water with Charlie Bluhdorn, who's interested in Bettye.
  • 8.5
    /10
    6% of the votes

    The Right Shade of Yellow
    episode S1.E4 may 2022
    With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino considered for leading roles in "The Godfather", Ruddy is faced with a variety of issues.
  • 8.6
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Kiss the Ring
    episode S1.E5 may 2022
    Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.
  • 8.2
    /10
    3% of the votes

    A Seat at the Table
    episode S1.E1 april 2022
    Al Ruddy gets the job of producing an adaptation of the bestselling novel "The Godfather" for Paramount Pictures, but rising crime boss Joe Colombo has a different fate planned for the film.
  • 8.7
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Mr. Producer
    episode S1.E7 may 2022
    Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus plans a potential coup as Ruddy attempts to save Coppola and Pacino's jobs. Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership as he holds another Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.
  • 8.3
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Crossing That Line
    episode S1.E8 june 2022
    In the aftermath of the rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans spirals after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Lapidus to capitalize.
  • 8.7
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Brains and Balls
    episode S1.E10 june 2022
    "The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
  • 8.5
    /10
    0% of the votes

    A Stand Up Guy
    episode S1.E6 may 2022
    Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised by collisions with Gulf and Western, Paramount and the Mafia.
  • 8.9
    /10
    0% of the votes

    It's Who We Are
    episode S1.E9 june 2022
    As production runs into challenges in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to get Evans back on track. Coppola's vision for the edit is jeopardized by post-production disputes. Bettye thinks about her next move.

Votes per episode

Season 1
62
E1
237
E2
103
E3
81
E4
64
E5
6
E6
43
E7
17
E8
6
E9
10
E10