
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