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The Godfather Collection
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Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
RalphRahal
Dec 17, 2024 · via TMDB
The Godfather (1972), directed by the legendary Francis Ford Coppola, is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece that redefined storytelling in film. Based on Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, the movie seamlessly blends crime drama with an epic exploration of power, loyalty, and family. Every frame is a testament to Coppola’s brilliance, as he transforms a gripping tale into a timeless work of art. At the center of this monumental film is Marlon Brando’s unforgettable performance as Vito Corleone. Brando masterfully embodies the aging patriarch with an aura of quiet menace and profound wisdom, earning him a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Actor. Al Pacino delivers a career-defining performance as Michael Corleone, evolving from a reluctant outsider to a ruthless leader in a chilling, yet utterly believable transformation. James Caan as the fiery Sonny Corleone and Robert Duvall as the cool-headed consigliere Tom Hagen also shine, each adding complexity and depth to their roles. Coppola’s direction is nothing short of visionary. His ability to craft an intricate narrative while maintaining a deliberate pace allows the characters and themes to breathe. The cinematography by Gordon Willis, often referred to as the “Prince of Darkness,” enhances the film’s iconic look, using shadows and warm tones to convey a sense of both intimacy and foreboding. Nino Rota’s haunting score, particularly the famous Godfather Waltz, further elevates the film into legend. A fun fact: The studio initially resisted casting Marlon Brando, who was considered difficult to work with at the time. Coppola had to fight for him and famously convinced the studio by showing a test reel of Brando stuffing his cheeks with cotton balls to transform into the iconic Don Vito Corleone. The rest, as they say, is history. The Godfather isn’t just a movie—it’s an experience. It’s a study of power and morality, a family saga, and a crime thriller all rolled into one. Its influence on filmmaking is immeasurable, and its performances, direction, and storytelling remain unparalleled. This is a film that stands the test of time, and for good reason: it’s a masterpiece in every sense of the word.
Surya
Jun 11, 2023 · via TMDB
Great Movie **Ever**
CinemaSerf
May 28, 2023 · via TMDB
When you get a story written quite this magnificently it would take an extreme amateur to screw it up - and Francis Ford Coppola is no amateur. Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall represent the epitome of guile, sophistication, loyalty, honour and brutality in this self-adapted Mario Puzo story of the unambiguously ambitious "Corleone" family - they start with nothing and so the only way is up; however and whatever they need to do to get there. The characterisations are layered and colourful; Diane Keaton has no idea what she's getting herself into! John Cazale is great as the spineless brother "Fredo" too. Once again, Nino Rota pulls out all the stops to give this a score that helps cement this film's place as amongst the best ever made. My only criticism, and it is slight at that, is that the audio mix could have done with a bit of a boost. Much of the dialogue - especially from Brando - verges on the inaudible at times.
drystyx
Apr 2, 2023 · via TMDB
While I'm writing this, The Godfather is still beloved by people who love it simply because they are told they have to love it. It's written by a mobster with the sole intention of depicting the lead mobsters as demi gods. Every line and every scene in the movie and the book is meant to intimidate people into thinking the "Mafia" and really any mob, is a supernatural force. This is a movie glorifying control freaks, and most critics are control freaks, and most critics are either in the mob or think they can join the mob. The movie itself is dull and totally uninspiring, not to mention totally uninspired. For fifty years, the sheep have been cowing to the control freaks who tell them to love this movie that degrades them. There just isn't anything favorable about this movie. It owes its success to people who have interests in the movie or think they can get brownie points with such people. It's totally Hollywood in its depressing nature, and even in the seventies it was a formula film.
crastana
Jul 18, 2022 · via TMDB
The best movie ever... A masterpiece by the young and talented Francis Ford Coppola, about a Mob family and their drama, the story telling is perfect, the acting good, sometimes a little over the top in the case of Thalia Shire (the sister of the director) The 70's were the best years for Hollywood.
futuretv
Apr 10, 2014 · via TMDB
The Godfather Review by Al Carlson The Godfather is a film considered by most to be one of the greatest ever made. From The American Film Institute to as voted by users on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) it is consider to be one of the best. As a film that ranks as high as other masterpieces including Citizen Kane, Pulp Fiction and 12 Angry Men, The Godfather is an exceptional piece of cinema excellence that is flawless and is simply the pinnacle crime drama. The Godfather revolves around the Corleone’s, an Italian family with deep roots in the New York City mafia. The head of the Corleone’s is Don Vito Corleone, a man who takes care of his family and demands respect in return. His son Michael however, who just returned home from World War II, doesn’t want to become involved with the family business. The Sollozzo’s, a family of drug dealers, confront Don and request protection in exchange for profits from the Sollozzo’s drug sales. But Don declines the offer, for he is against selling narcotics. The rejected offer starts what turns into an all out mafia war between the two families with Michael diving deep into the mafia lifestyle. The characters are portrayed by a legendary all-star cast including Marlon Brando as Don, Al Pacino as his son Michael and James Caan as Don’s oldest son Sonny. The casting for this film has been considered by many to be the best casted film in history for their astonishing performances. All three main actors were nominated for an academy award, but only Marlon Brando won an Oscar for best actor in a leading role. It’s fascinating to watch how these characters change over the course of the movie, with one in particular changing drastically. Directer Francis Ford Coppola, being raised in an Italian-American family in New York, understood Italian culture exceptionally and made the film very authentically. Everything from the wedding dances to the cuisine to the terms used by the characters in Sicilian come from Coppola’s first-hand knowledge of Italian-American culture. Italian composer Nino Rota did an outstanding job making the soundtrack for the film, despite not getting the Oscar for best music (but he did win an Oscar for his work in the sequel, The Godfather: Part II). Virtually everyone recognizes that iconic trumpet solo once it starts playing. He also wrote the score for another great Italian film 8 1/2. This film should be immediately followed up by it’s sequel, The Godfather: Part II, which also won best picture. The series still holds the title of most best picture awards for a film series to this day. They’re both flawless crime dramas and have earned their titles as some of the best pieces of cinema ever. I will guarantee you won’t be able to see this film only once, as it gets better after continual viewings. There is really nothing more to add other than if you haven’t seen this movie yet, it’s about time you did. The Godfather is a movie you can’t refuse.
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Marlon Brando
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James Caan
Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
Clemenza
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
Captain McCluskey
John Marley
Jack Woltz
Richard Conte
Barzini
Al Lettieri
Sollozzo
Abe Vigoda
Sal Tessio
John Cazale
Fredo Corleone
Rudy Bond
Cuneo
Al Martino
Johnny Fontane
Morgana King
Mama Corleone
Lenny Montana
Luca Brasi
John Martino
Paulie Gatto
Salvatore Corsitto
Bonasera
Richard Bright
Neri
Alex Rocco
Moe Greene
Tony Giorgio
Bruno Tattaglia
Vito Scotti
Nazorine
Tere Livrano
Theresa Hagen
Victor Rendina
Philip Tattaglia
Jeannie Linero
Lucy Mancini
Julie Gregg
Sandra Corleone
Simonetta Stefanelli
Apollonia - Sicilian Sequence
Angelo Infanti
Fabrizio - Sicilian Sequence
Corrado Gaipa
Don Tommasino - Sicilian Sequence
Franco Citti
Calo - Sicilian Sequence
Saro Urzì
Vitelli - Sicilian Sequence
Roman Coppola
Boy on Street Who Attended Funeral (uncredited)
Sofia Coppola
Michael Francis Rizzi (uncredited)
Ron Gilbert
Usher in Bridal Party (uncredited)
Sonny Grosso
Cop Outside Hospital (uncredited)
Louis Guss
Don Zaluchi (uncredited)
Tony King
Tony - Stablehand (uncredited)
Tony Lip
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Lou Martini Jr.
Boy at Wedding (uncredited)
Raymond Martino
Corleone Family Member (uncredited)
Sal Richards
Drunk (uncredited)
Tom Rosqui
Rocco Lampone (uncredited)
Frank Sivero
Street Extra (uncredited)
Joe Spinell
Willi Cicci (uncredited)
Nick Vallelonga
Wedding Party Guest (uncredited)
Frank Albanese
Hitman (uncredited)
Carmine Coppola
Piano Player in Montage (uncredited)
Paul Lambert
Mobster at Funeral with Barzini (uncredited)
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
G.I. (uncredited)
Matthew Vlahakis
Clemenza's Son (uncredited)
Caleb Deschanel
Additional Camera
Michael Chapman
Camera Operator
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Bill Butler
Second Unit Director of Photography
Gordon Parks Jr.
Still Photographer
Dick Smith
Makeup Artist
Carmine Coppola
Additional Music
Walter Murch
Post Production Consulting
Joe Bucaro III
Stand In
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Anthony Caso
Stunt Double
Joe Bucaro III
Stunt Double
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Paul Baxley
Second Unit Director
George Lucas
Assistant Editor
Fred Roos
Casting
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Robert Evans
Producer
Valerio De Paolis
Production Manager
Ralph Grierson
Musician
Tommy Johnson
Musician
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Mario Puzo
Novel
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay
Mario Puzo
Screenplay
Robert Towne
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