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The Godfather

  • 1972
  • R
  • 2h 55m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
2.1M
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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 transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • Mario Puzo
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Al Pacino
    • James Caan
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    • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    2.1M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    74
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    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • Mario Puzo
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Stars
      • Marlon Brando
      • Al Pacino
      • James Caan
    • 5.8KUser reviews
    • 219Critic reviews
    • 100Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #2
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 31 wins & 31 nominations total

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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
      • Francis Ford Coppola
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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

      Michael: My father is no different than any powerful man, any man with power, like a president or senator.

      Kay Adams: Do you know how naive you sound, Michael? Presidents and senators don't have men killed.

      Michael: Oh. Who's being naive, Kay?

    • 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: A Novel for Television (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Mall Wedding Sequence
      (1972)
      Music by Carmine Coppola

    User reviews5.8K

    Featured review
    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/

    Lesser-Known Masterpieces: imdb.com/list/ls070242495/
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    FAQ16

    • Was Tom Hagen the one who put the horse's severed head in Jack Woltz's bed?
    • Why didn't the Don do anything to stop Carlo from beating Connie?
    • What was Michael's rank as a Marine? What commendations -- medals -- was he awarded?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • El padrino
    • Filming locations
      • Forza d'Agrò, Messina, Sicily, Italy(as Corleone village)
    • 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
      • $250,342,198
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono(RCA Sound Recording, original release)
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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