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Kummisetä

Original title: The Godfather
  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 2h 55m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
1.8M
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Marlon Brando in Kummisetä (1972)
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
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The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty in postwar New York City transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant youngest son.The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty in postwar New York City transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant youngest son.The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty in postwar New York City transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant youngest son.

IMDb RATING
9.2/10
1.8M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
54
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  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • Mario Puzo(screenplay by)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • James Caan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • Mario Puzo(screenplay by)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • James Caan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5.1KUser reviews
    • 191Critic reviews
    • 100Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #2
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Marlon Brando and Salvatore Corsitto in Kummisetä (1972)
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    Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and John Cazale in Kummisetä (1972)
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    Top cast

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Don Vito Corleone
    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Michael
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Sonny
    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Kay Adams
    Richard S. Castellano
    Richard S. Castellano
    • Clemenza
    • (as Richard Castellano)
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Tom Hagen
    Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden
    • Capt. McCluskey
    John Marley
    John Marley
    • Jack Woltz
    Richard Conte
    Richard Conte
    • Barzini
    Al Lettieri
    Al Lettieri
    • Sollozzo
    Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda
    • Tessio
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Connie
    Gianni Russo
    Gianni Russo
    • Carlo
    John Cazale
    John Cazale
    • Fredo
    Rudy Bond
    Rudy Bond
    • Cuneo
    Al Martino
    Al Martino
    • Johnny Fontane
    Morgana King
    Morgana King
    • Mama Corleone
    Lenny Montana
    Lenny Montana
    • Luca Brasi
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • Mario Puzo(screenplay by) (based on the novel by)
      • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Cinematographer Gordon Willis earned himself the nickname "The Prince of Darkness," since his sets were so underlit. "Paramount Pictures" executives initially thought that the footage was too dark, until persuaded otherwise by Willis and Francis Ford Coppola that it was to emphasize the shadiness of the Corleone family's dealings.
    • Goofs
      During Sonny and Carlo's fight, one of Sonny's "movie" punches is shot from the wrong angle and clearly misses, but still produces the sound of an impact.
    • Quotes

      [to Rocco who has killed Paulie in the car]

      Peter Clemenza: Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, Marlon Brando's name is the only one that is not accompanied by the character name that he plays (e.g. "as Vito Corleone").
    • Alternate versions
      In 1972, Paramount was owned by Gulf & Western, so that company's name appears on the opening Paramount logo. When the film was re-released in 1997, Paramount was owned by Viacom, which placed its named on the re-release Paramount logo, and all subsequent video releases.
    • Connections
      Edited into Kummisetä (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Mall Wedding Sequence
      (1972)

      Music by Carmine Coppola

    User reviews5.1K

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    10/10
    For Me, This Is The Definitive Film
    This isn't just a beautifully crafted gangster film. Or an outstanding family portrait, for that matter. An amazing period piece. A character study. A lesson in filmmaking and an inspiration to generations of actors, directors, screenwriters and producers. For me, this is more: this is the definitive film. 10 stars out of 10.

    Favorite films: IMDb.com/list/mkjOKvqlSBs/

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    FAQ45

    • Was Tom Hagen the one who put the horse's severed head in Jack Woltz's bed?
    • What is the conclusion of this movie?
    • Who shot Moe Greene?? And how was the special effect with the glasses & blood done?? It was 1972, so we can rule out CGI.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 1972 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • The Godfather
    • Filming locations
      • Forza d'Agrò, Messina, Sicily, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Albert S. Ruddy Productions
      • Alfran Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $136,381,073
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $302,393
      • Mar 19, 1972
    • Gross worldwide
      • $250,341,816
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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