Godfather (1972)
Release Year: 1972
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The Godfather, El padrino, Kum, Le parrain, Der Pate, Ojciec chrzestny, El padrí, O padrinho, Il padrino, O poderoso Chefão, Ristiisa
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writer: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Alfran Productions, Paramount Pictures
Genre: Crime Thriller Film, Drama, Epic Film, Film Based On A Novel, Historical Film
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 1940s, 1950s, aggressive, audacious, based on novel or book, crime family, dead horse, europe, familiar, gang violence, gun violence, italy, lawyer, loss of loved one, love at first sight, mafia, mafia war, organized crime, patriarch, religion, religious hypocrisy, revenge motive, rise to power, sicilian mafia, symbolism, tense, vindictive
Story
The Godfather chronicles the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family over the years 1945 to 1955. The film begins with patriarch Vito Corleone's youngest son, Michael, returning from World War II and becoming increasingly involved in his father's business. After an assassination attempt on Vito, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge against other criminal families. As Michael assumes more power within the family, he must navigate the treacherous world of organized crime and protect his loved ones.
Summary
The Godfather is a 1972 American epic crime thriller film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel, it chronicles the Italian-American Corleone family, led by patriarch Vito (Marlon Brando). The story spans two decades, focusing on Vito's son Michael (Al Pacino) who, after his father's assassination attempt, takes control of the family business and becomes embroiled in a violent power struggle. Known for its complex characters, intricate plotlines, and iconic scenes, 'The Godfather' is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
