

The Godfather
An offer you can't refuse.
Drama
Crime
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1972-03-14
Runtime:
2h 55m
Director:
Francis Ford Coppola
Writer:
Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
Top Cast

Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone

Al Pacino
Michael Corleone

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
Official Videos

Al Pacino’s Audition Tape for The Godfather

Tom Hanks on Brando's Iconic "Godfather" Look

Don Corleone Gets Shot

The Art of Moviemaking: The Godfather | Academy Conversations

"Don Vito and Michael Corleone" Clip

Opening Scene

Mario Puzo on the baptism scene in THE GODFATHER

50th Anniversary Trailer

Ray Romano announces THE GODFATHER for AFI Movie Club

45th Anniversary Spot

"Sleep With The Fishes" Clip

Offer He Can't Refuse

The Godfather and The Candidate Win Writing Awards: 1973 Oscars

Sydney Pollack on THE GODFATHER

The Godfather Wins Best Picture: 45th Oscars (1973)

Original Trailer

William Friedkin on THE GODFATHER

Sidney Lumet On THE GODFATHER

Francis Ford Coppola On Casting Al Pacino in THE GODFATHER

Marlon Brando's Best Actor Oscar win for "The Godfather" | Sacheen Littlefeather
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