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The Godfather (1972)
R | 2h 55min | Crime, Drama | 24 March 1972 (USA)
1:15 | Trailer
4 VIDEOS | 178 IMAGES
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 (screenplay), Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay) | 1 more credit
Stars:
Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan | See full cast & crew
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The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York is portrayed while his son,
Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:

Marlon Brando ... Don Vito Corleone

Al Pacino ... Michael Corleone

James Caan ... Sonny Corleone

Richard S. Castellano ... Clemenza (as Richard Castellano)

Robert Duvall ... Tom Hagen

Sterling Hayden ... Capt. McCluskey

John Marley ... Jack Woltz

Richard Conte ... Barzini

Al Lettieri ... Sollozzo

Diane Keaton ... Kay Adams

Abe Vigoda ... Tessio

Talia Shire ... Connie

 Gianni Russo ... Carlo

John Cazale ... Fredo

Rudy Bond ... Cuneo

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Storyline

When the aging head of a famous crime family decides to transfer his position to one of his
subalterns, a series of unfortunate events start happening to the family, and a war begins between
all the well-known families leading to insolence, deportation, murder and revenge, and ends with
the favorable successor being finally chosen. Written by J. S. Golden

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:
mafia | crime family | patriarch | organized crime | rise to power | See All (229)

Taglines:
An offer you can't refuse. See more

Genres:
Crime | Drama

Certificate:
R | See all certifications
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Country:
USA
Language:
English | Italian | Latin
Release Date:
24 March 1972 (USA) See more
Also Known As:
Mario Puzo's The Godfather See more
Filming Locations:
NY Eye and Ear Infirmary, 2nd Avenue & East 13th Street, New York City, New York,
USA 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)
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Company Credits
Production Co:
Paramount Pictures, Alfran Productions See more
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
175 min
Sound Mix:
DTS (re-release)| Mono
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?
Trivia
For the long exterior shots of Tom entering the studio lot, and Tom and Jack Woltz
walking around the grounds, the second unit filmed extras with wigs and hats in
order to avoid having to pay Robert Duvall and John Marley. See more

Goofs
When the package of dead fish is placed in Sonny's lap, the position of his hands
changes in close-up. 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
Although Mario Puzo is given possessory credit at the beginning, and is credited as
a screenwriter at the end, no credit is given to him on-screen as author of the
original novel, even though that credit is given on the poster. This credit does
appear in the second film, however. See more
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Soundtracks
I Have But One Heart
(1945)
Music by Johnny Farrow
Lyrics by Marty Symes
Performed by Al Martino (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Clemenza tells Michael, "They shoulda stopped Hitler at Munich." What does that
mean?
Q: How did Michael know about Carlo and Sonny?
Q: Was Fabrizio ever found?
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User Reviews

This Movie Has Haunted My Life...

9 July 2006 | by Trevizolga (United States) See all my reviews

I love this movie and all of the GF movies. I see something new every time I have seen it
(countless, truly). The story of tragedy and (little) comedy that exists in this film is easily
understood by people all over the world. This film has been called an American story however I
have met others who have seen this movie in other languages and they seem to have the same
love and appreciation for it that I do. I love the characters and all of the different personalities
that they represent not just in families but in society itself. It seems like the entire cast is part of
every other movie that I love as well. The sounds, music, color and light in the film are just as
much a part of the film as the people. This could be attributed to the method in which it was
filmed. At many parts of the film I can still find myself feeling the emotions conveyed in the
film. I never tire of appreciating this film. I thank God that FFC is an American treasure. We are
fortunate to have him.

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