The Godfather
The Godfather

Genre: Drama, Crime

Release Date: 1972-03-14

Runtime: 175 minutes

Tagline: An offer you can't refuse.

Description: Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.

Production Companies: ["Paramount Pictures","Alfran Productions"]

Summary:

The Godfather is a crime saga that tells the story of the Corleone family, led by Don Vito Corleone, a powerful and respected mafia boss, and his youngest son Michael, family, and loyalty.

Review:

The Godfather is a cinematic masterpiece that sets the standard for gangster movies. The film's powerful performances, intricate storyline, and operatic scope make it a must-see for anyone who loves cinema.

Audience Recommendation:

This film is recommended for fans of crime and gangster movies, as well as those who appreciate complex characters, moral ambiguity, and epic storytelling.

Themes:

The Godfather explores themes of family, loyalty, power, identity, and the American Dream, raising questions about the morality of the characters' actions and the consequences of their choices.

Fun Facts:

• The Godfather was the first film to use a character's POV shot when they are killed

• The famous horse head scene was real

• The film's script was influenced by real-life mafia stories

Trailers

Robert De Niro Auditioning for Sonny Corleone in The Godfather

Type: Behind the Scenes

Al Pacino’s Audition Tape for The Godfather

Type: Featurette

Tom Hanks on Brando's Iconic "Godfather" Look

Type: Featurette

Don Corleone Gets Shot

Type: Clip

The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather | Academy Conversations

Type: Featurette

"Don Vito and Michael Corleone" Clip

Type: Clip

Opening Scene

Type: Clip

Mario Puzo on the baptism scene in THE GODFATHER

Type: Featurette

50th Anniversary Trailer

Type: Trailer

Ray Romano announces THE GODFATHER for AFI Movie Club

Type: Featurette

45th Anniversary Spot

Type: Teaser

"Sleep With The Fishes" Clip

Type: Clip

Offer He Can't Refuse

Type: Clip

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

Type: Featurette

Sydney Pollack on THE GODFATHER

Type: Featurette

The Godfather Wins Best Picture: 45th Oscars (1973)

Type: Featurette

Original Trailer

Type: Trailer

William Friedkin on THE GODFATHER

Type: Featurette

Sidney Lumet On THE GODFATHER

Type: Featurette

Francis Ford Coppola On Casting Al Pacino in THE GODFATHER

Type: Featurette

Marlon Brando's Best Actor Oscar win for "The Godfather" | Sacheen Littlefeather

Type: Featurette