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The Godfather

  • 19721972
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  • 2h 55m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
1.9M
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Marlon Brando in The Godfather (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
1.9M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
46
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    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Mario Puzo(screenplay by)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • James Caan
    • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Mario Puzo(screenplay by)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • James Caan
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    • 5.2KUser reviews
    • 199Critic reviews
    • 100Metascore
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    • Top rated movie #2
    • Won 3 Oscars

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    Marlon Brando and Salvatore Corsitto in The Godfather (1972)
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    Top cast

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Don Vito Corleone
    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Michael Corleone
    James Caan
    James Caan
    • Sonny Corleone
    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
    • Sal Tessio
    Talia Shire
    Talia Shire
    • Connie Corleone Rizzi
    Gianni Russo
    Gianni Russo
    • Carlo Rizzi
    John Cazale
    John Cazale
    • Fredo Corleone
    Rudy Bond
    Rudy Bond
    • Cuneo
    Al Martino
    Al Martino
    • Johnny Fontane
    Morgana King
    Morgana King
    • Mama Corleone
    Lenny Montana
    Lenny Montana
    • Luca Brasi
      • Francis Ford Coppola
      • Mario Puzo(screenplay by) (based on the novel by)
      • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      During an early shot of the scene where Vito Corleone returns home and his people carry him up the stairs, Marlon Brando put weights under his body on the bed as a prank, to make it harder to lift him.
    • 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 The Godfather Saga (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Mall Wedding Sequence
      (1972)
      Music by Carmine Coppola

    User reviews5.2K

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    10/10
    A Masterpiece
    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!
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    • The-Other-Monkey
    • Aug 6, 2006

    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
      • March 24, 1972 (United States)
      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • Forza d'Agrò, Messina, Sicily, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Albert S. Ruddy Productions
      • Alfran Productions
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    • 2 hours 55 minutes
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