🎬 The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 mafia epic starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino; widely ranked among the greatest films ever made.
| Aliases | Il Padrino |
|---|---|
| Alternate names | The Godfather (1972) |
| Entity type | 🎬 Movie |
| Permanent ID | E040 |
| Parent topic | Entertainment |
| Wikidata | Q184768 |
| Wikipedia | The_Godfather |
About The Godfather
The Godfather (1972), directed by Francis Ford Coppola from Mario Puzo's novel, transformed the gangster film into American opera: Marlon Brando's Vito Corleone and Al Pacino's Michael anchor a saga of family and power.
It won the Academy Award for Best Picture, seeded the language with quotes ('an offer he can't refuse'), and built the template every prestige crime saga since has followed.
Timeline
| 1969 | Mario Puzo's novel published. |
| 1972 | Film released; phenomenon. |
| 1973 | Wins Best Picture; Brando refuses his Oscar. |
| 1974 | Part II released. |
| 1990 | Part III completes the trilogy. |
Famous Examples & Highlights
- Best Picture Oscar (1973)
- Brando's refused Oscar
- Baptism-montage finale
- Spawned the modern crime saga
Relationships
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Picture |
|---|---|
| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Stars | Marlon Brando, Al Pacino |
| Awards | Academy Award for Best Picture |
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Parent: Entertainment
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