Who Won the Movie?
Francis Ford Coppola wins by consensus over Pacino, Gordon Willis, Duvall, Evans, and Brando.
In the discussion (6)
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- Coppola is selected for turning a trashy novel into landmark American cinema and setting a new course for filmmakers.
- Al Pacino is the strongest acting alternative.
- Gordon Willis is briefly considered before the speaker settles on Coppola rather than get “too cute”.
- Robert Evans is nominated for enabling the production.
- Marlon Brando is considered and rejected as the winner.
- Robert Duvall is nominated during the extended closing discussion.