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The Godfather (1972) -- The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

Overview

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Réalisateur:
Francis Ford Coppola
Writers:
Mario Puzo (novel)
Mario Puzo (screenplay) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
24 mars 1972 (USA) suite
Genre:
Crime | Drame | Thriller suite
Accroche:
An offer you can't refuse.
Plot:
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 19 wins & 17 nominations suite
Avis des utilisateurs:
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Ensemble

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Autre(s) titre(s):
Mario Puzo's The Godfather (USA) (complete title)
Le parrain (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
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Durée:
175 min
Pays:
USA
Couleur:
Couleur (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 suite
Son:
DTS (re-release) | Mono

Curiosités

Anecdotes:
Sergio Leone was approached to direct the film, but turned it down since he felt the story, which glorified the Mafia, was not interesting enough. He later regretted refusing the offer, but would go on to direct his own critically acclaimed gangster film, Once Upon a Time in America (1984). suite
Goofs:
Continuity: Fredo removes his sunglasses twice during Michael's meeting with Moe Green. suite
Guillemet:
[first lines]
Bonasera: I believe in America. America has made my fortune. And I raised my daughter in the American fashion. I gave her freedom but I taught her never to dishonor her family. She found a "boy friend," not an Italian. She went to the movies with him. She stayed out late. I didn't protest. Two months ago he took her for a drive, with another boy friend. They made her drink whiskey and then they tried to take advantage of her. She resisted. She kept her honor. So they beat her. Like an animal. When I went to the hospital her nose was broken. Her jaw was shattered, held together by wire. She couldn't even weep because of the pain. But I wept. Why did I weep? She was the light of my life. A beautiful girl. Now she will never be beautiful again.
[He breaks down at this point, and the Don gestures to his son to get him a drink]
Bonasera: Sorry...
[He regains his composure and carries on]
Bonasera: I went to the police, like a good American. These two boys were brought to trial. The judge sentenced them to three years in prison, and suspended the sentence. Suspended sentence! They went free that very day! I stood in the courtroom like a fool, and those two bastards, they smiled at me. Then I said to my wife, "For justice, we must go to Don Corleone."
Don Corleone: Why did you go to the police? Why didn't you come to me first?
Bonasera: What do you want of me? Tell me anything. But do what I beg you to do.
Don Corleone: What is that?
[Bonasera gets up from his seat and whispers into the Don's ear; for a long moment the Don is silent]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Transporter (2002) suite
Soundtrack:
All Of My Life suite

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406 out of 638 people found the following comment useful:-
perfect, 16 May 2001
10/10
Author: mm-39 de Winnipeg

This movie is strong, good script, great casting, excellent acting, and over the top directing. It is hard to fine a movie done this well, it is 29 years old and has aged well. Even if the viewer does not like mafia type of movies, he or she will watch the entire film, the audiences is glued to what will happen next as the film progresses. Its about, family, loyalty, greed, relationships, and real life. This is a great mix, and the artistic style make the film memorable.

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