The Godfather
Crime, Drama
DirectorFrancis Ford Coppola
ProducerAlbert S. Ruddy
ScreenwriterFrancis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo, Mario Puzo
DistributorParamount Pictures
Release DateMar 15, 1972, Wide
LanguageEnglish
Runtime2h 57m
Introduction
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.
Critics Reviews
Wendy Ide4.5
471
Steven D. Greydanus4.4
369
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