The Godfather
1972, English. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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8.7/10 from 23,823 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Francis Ford CoppolaDirector
- Marlon BrandoDon Vito Corleone
- Al PacinoMichael Corleone
- James CaanSonny Corleone
- Robert DuvallTom Hagen
- Richard S. CastellanoClemenza
- Diane KeatonKay Adams
- Talia ShireConnie Corleone Rizzi
- Gianni RussoCarlo Rizzi
- Sterling HaydenCaptain McCluskey
- John MarleyJack Woltz
- Richard ConteBarzini
- Al LettieriSollozzo
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $245M
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The Godfather: quick answers
Is The Godfather worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.7/10 from 23,823 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Godfather?
The Godfather runs 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Does The Godfather have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Godfather. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Godfather suitable for kids?
The Godfather is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Godfather?
The Godfather is streaming on Netflix, JioHotstar.
What movies are like The Godfather?
If you liked The Godfather, try GoodFellas, The Godfather Part II, The Irishman.
Who directed The Godfather?
The Godfather (1972) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan.