The Godfather

1972
15
2h 55m

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9.2/10

2.1M

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The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

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Epic Gangster Tragedy Crime Drama

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.

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IMDb RATING

9.2/10

2.1M

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

See production info at IMDbPro

Top rated movie #2

Won 3 Oscars
- 31 wins & 31 nominations total

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The Godfather

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'The Godfather' | Anniversary Mashup

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'The Godfather' | Filming Locations

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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: A Novel for Television (1977)

Soundtracks
Mall Wedding Sequence
(1972)
Music by Carmine Coppola

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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.

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