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The Godfather

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Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.
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One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.

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Tom Huddleston Time Out This is not only grand entertainment, but an emotional and intellectual experience to rival any in cinema. Rated: 5/5 Dec 12, 2024 Full Review Wendy Ide Times (UK) This magnificent multigenerational mafia drama represents a benchmark not just in crime movies but in American cinema as a whole. Aug 16, 2023 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Catholic World Report Now half a century old, Francis Ford Coppola's revered New Hollywood masterpiece has one of the best-known final shots in film history - but it almost had a much more Catholic ending. Apr 8, 2022 Full Review Ben Gibbons Screen Rant The Godfather remains a powerful film that explores intricate themes that appear to contradict, but Coppola's storytelling ties it together. Rated: 9/10 Nov 27, 2024 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily The Godfather works like a masterfully conducted orchestra, whose immaculate symphony is a meticulously crafted and extraordinarily integral thread in the fabric of cinema history. Jun 8, 2023 Full Review Erick Estrada Cinegarage ... Villains and criminals that fulfill the American dream with complete disregard for the American way. A contradiction that engenders gods. [Full review in Spanish] Jun 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom C A classic, of course 5 stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/01/24 Full Review Arlene B It was so worth seeing The Godfather on the big screen. Obviously, this is a 5 Star movie. If you have never seen it, or it has been years since you have seen it, if it is ever playing in a theater near you, you should definitely see it in a theater. I was hoping to see that The Godfather Part 2 would also be shown in theaters, but so far it doesn't look like it is on the schedule. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review David S Fantastic Restoration by Paramount!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Scott Need to see in theatres Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/22 Full Review Manny V Classic, Greatest mafia movie of all time Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/22 Full Review AL A cinematic masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/07/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Albert S. Ruddy
Screenwriter
Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo, Mario Puzo
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 1972, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Feb 25, 2022
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$134.8M
Runtime
2h 57m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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