The Godfather (1972)
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Critic Consensus: One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.
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Cast
as Don Vito Corleone
as Michael Corleone
as Sonny Corleone
as Clemenza
as Tom Hagen
as McCluskey
as Jack Woltz
as Barzini
as Kay Adams
as Sollozzo
as Tessio
as Connie Rizzi
as Carlo Rizzi
as Fredo Corleone
as Cuneo
as Johnny Fontane
as Mama Corleone
as Luca Brasi
as Bonasera
as Neri
as Moe Greene
as Bruno Tattaglia
as Nazorine
as Theresa Hagen
as Phillip Tattaglia
as Lucy Mancini
as Sandra Corleone
as Mrs. Clemenza
as Apollonia
as Fabrizio
as Don Tommasino
as Calo
as Vitelli
as Paulie Gatto
as Piano Player (uncredited)
as Baby (uncredited)
as Willy Cicci (uncredited)
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Critic Reviews for The Godfather
All Critics (88) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (86) | Rotten (2) | DVD (16)
This is a curious film. One comes to understand, even to condone, the activities of the Godfather and his clan.
Brando is the strong magnet that will draw fans to The Godfather. But behind-the-scenes creativity is of equal value to this film of towering proportions.
I don't see how any gifted actor could have done less than Brando does here. His resident power, his sheer innate force, has rarely seemed weaker.
The Godfather is overflowing with life, rich with all the grand emotions and vital juices of existence, up to and including blood.
To permit us a glimpse at The Mob, with all of its ethnic insularity, is like giving a chronic gambler a chance to wander above the false mirrors that overlook every casino.
Brando's triumph and fascination is less that of an actor of parts than of a star galaxy of myths.
Audience Reviews for The Godfather
A great and violent mafia masterpiece, the 2nd is even better!
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Spectacular. Every time I see it, it gets better. From its flawless direction, to its exceptional score, to its (near-)flawless script, I have no doubt "The Godfather" is one of the best movies ever made.
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Francis Ford Coppola & Mario Puzo bring the famed-mafia novel to life. The Godfather is an excellent portrayal of power, betrayal and family. Beautifully written and stunningly executed, the film is a landmark motion picture with stunning performances (Brando, Pacino, Caan) that is still held up to this day as a timeless classic. 5/5
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The Godfather Quotes
| Don Vito Corleone: | I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse |
| Don Vito Corleone: | I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse. |
| Don Vito Corleone: | Revenge is a dish best served cold. |
| Don Vito Corleone: | "A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults." |
| Don Vito Corleone: | A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults. |
| Don Vito Corleone: | Revenge is a dish best served cold |