Francis Ford Coppola: Making 'The Godfather' was a 'frightening experience'

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Francis Ford Coppola was 29 years old and broke when he was asked to direct "The Godfather," based on the bestselling novel by Mario Puzo. The notes he kept for himself during the making of "The Godfather" have been collected into a new book. Originally broadcast November 16, 2016. “FRESH AIR” fro