The Godfather
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The Godfather is a 1972 crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Michael Corleone is a World War II veteran and the youngest son of Don Vito Corleone. Vito is head of the Corleone mafia family and runs it with his eldest son Santino a.k.a. Sonny and adopted son Tom Hagen, a lawyer who is the family's consigliere. At his sister Connie's wedding to Carlo Rizzi, Michael introduces his family to his girlfriend, Kay Adams. Michael tells Kay stories of his family, ending with how he wants no part in his family's business.
Production
Written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, the film was produced by Paramount Pictures. Nino Rota composed the score. Gordon Willis handled the cinematography. The film runs 175 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $6,000,000, The Godfather grossed $245,066,411 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Godfather is part of the The Godfather Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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