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The Godfather (1972) 9.2
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Metascore: 100/100
Reviews: 1,621 user | 179 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. Director:Francis Ford Coppola |
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Cast
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| Marlon Brando | ... | ||
| Al Pacino | ... | ||
| James Caan | ... | ||
| Richard S. Castellano | ... |
Clemenza
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| Robert Duvall | ... | ||
| Sterling Hayden | ... | ||
| John Marley | ... | ||
| Richard Conte | ... | ||
| Al Lettieri | ... |
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| Diane Keaton | ... | ||
| Abe Vigoda | ... | ||
| Talia Shire | ... |
Connie
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| Gianni Russo | ... |
Carlo
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Rudy Bond | ... |
Cuneo
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The story begins as "Don" Vito Corleone, the head of a New York Mafia "family", oversees his daughter's wedding with his wife Wendy. His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's business. Through Michael's life the nature of the family business becomes clear. The business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but given to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. Don Vito lives his life in the way of the old country, but times are changing and some don't want to follow the old ways and look out for community and "family". An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence to further his plan. The clash of the Don's fading old world values and the new ways will demand a terrible price, especially from Michael, all for the sake of the family. Written by Charlie Ness
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 March 1972 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Mario Puzo's The Godfather See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$223,758 (USA) (4 April 1997)Gross:
$134,821,952 (USA) (2 May 1997)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Bonasera: I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in the American fashion. I gave her freedom but I taught her never to dishonor her family. She found a "boy friend," not an Italian. She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late. I didn't protest. Two months ago he took her for a drive, with another boy friend. They made her drink whiskey and then they tried to take advantage of her. She resisted. She kept her honor. So they beat her. Like an animal...
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(uncredited)
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Sung by all at Michael's birthday party
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The Don's wife, Carmella Corleone, is seen singing at the wedding. Morgana King, who plays Carmella, is a gifted opera singer. See more »Goofs
The placement of Moe Green's drink during his meeting with Michael. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Bonasera: I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in the American fashion. I gave her freedom but I taught her never to dishonor her family. She found a "boy friend," not an Italian. She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late. I didn't protest. Two months ago he took her for a drive, with another boy friend. They made her drink whiskey and then they tried to take advantage of her. She resisted. She kept her honor. So they beat her. Like an animal...
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Crazy Credits
In the Blu-Ray version, the Paramount logo is in sepia. See more »Soundtracks
"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow"(uncredited)
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Sung by all at Michael's birthday party
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This must rank as the best film (along with part 2)of all time.An ensemble performance that has no weak spot.
Particularly, John Cazale ( Fredo) and Richard Castellano ( Clemenza) give wonderfully understated performances. You just have to believe that Castellano WAS Clemenza, he brings a real touch to his role.
John Cazale brings the troubled Fredo to life, and you can see the weak Fredo desperately trying to live up to the family reputation but knowing that he can never be what his father wants.
The story of one man's reluctance to be drawn into the murky family business,and his gradual change through circumstance, paints a vivid picture of this violent period of US history.
Do not miss this film!