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madspeterborch
madspeterborch
rated 10

This movie oh my god its so good the plot the ending and everything about this movie is just so good best movie of all time

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Crystal-Lyn Dawson
rated 10

First and still Only of it’s kind … nothing comes close to this collection .. showing true form of the lifestyle .. luv it

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Cast & Crew

Robert Duvall
As Tom Hagen
James Caan
As Sonny Corleone
Al Pacino
As Michael Corleone
Diane Keaton
As Kay Adams
Marlon Brando
As Don Vito Corleone
Richard Conte
As Barzini
Sofia Coppola
As Michael Francis Rizzi (uncredited)

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In a postwar New York City, the powerful and aging Don Vito Corleone oversees an influential mafia family. As he navigates the complexities of organized crime, tensions rise when rival factions seek to expand their illegal enterprises into drug trafficking—a venture he vehemently opposes. After a failed assassination attempt leaves him vulnerable, his reluctant son Michael, who initially distanced himself from the family's dark dealings, is drawn deeper into a world filled with betrayal and violence. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of loyalty and power struggles within the criminal underworld. "The Godfather" masterfully portrays themes of family bonds, honor, and the harsh realities of life in organized crime that resonate through generations. This iconic film invites viewers to witness how one man's decisions can forever alter the course of his family's legacy.

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What movies are similar to The Godfather? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Godfather include The Sting, Taxi Driver, In the Heat of the Night, The Godfather: Part II, Mean Streets, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

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The Godfather was released in theaters on August 25, 1972.