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The Godfather (1972)

โ€œAn offer you can't refuse.โ€

8.7/10 ยท 23,659 votes 2h 55m r DramaCrime

#1 of 22 films from 1972 #3 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola ยท Written by Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo

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Overview

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.

Cast

Marlon Brandoas Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacinoas Michael Corleone
James Caanas Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvallas Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellanoas Clemenza
Diane Keatonas Kay Adams
Talia Shireas Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russoas Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Haydenas Captain McCluskey
John Marleyas Jack Woltz
Richard Conteas Barzini
Al Lettierias Sollozzo
Abe Vigodaas Sal Tessio
John Cazaleas Fredo Corleone

Facts

Release dateMarch 14, 1972
Runtime175 min (2h 55m) โ€” longer as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$245,066,411 (40.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0068646

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Questions

How long is The Godfather?
The Godfather runs 175 minutes (2h 55m), which is long for a drama โ€” plan for it.
Is The Godfather worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.7/10 across 23,659 votes, which places it #1 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 100%) and #3 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Godfather?
The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Godfather Part II (1974), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Conversation (1974).
Who stars in The Godfather?
Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone; Al Pacino as Michael Corleone; James Caan as Sonny Corleone; Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen; Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza; Diane Keaton as Kay Adams.
What is The Godfather rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Godfather?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/424.

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