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| Movie Description Based on the best-selling novel by Mario Puzo (who co-wrote the screenplay with director Francis Ford Coppola), THE GODFATHER tells an epic tale of Mafia life in America during the 1940s and 1950s. Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) is the family patriarch balancing a love of his family with an ambitious criminal instinct. At the wedding of the Don's daughter Connie (Talia Shire), youngest son Michael (Al Pacino) is reunited with his family. A subsequent assassination attempt leaves the Don too ill to run the family business, forcing Michael and Sonny (James Caan), with the help of consigliere Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall), to lead the Corleones into a vendetta-filled war with other mob families. Violent revenge ensues as the family tries to change from its old criminal ways into legitimacy. Coppola's certified masterpiece, which won three Oscars (including Best Picture) and spawned an Oscar-winning sequel (THE GODFATHER PART II), set a new screen standard for merging blood-soaked violence with intimate family drama. In the process, Coppola single-handedly established the Mafia as an industry in film and television (GOODFELLAS, THE SOPRANOS). Featuring truly unforgettable performances, including the Best Actor-winning Brando, the riveting Pacino, and an unexpectedly dramatic Diane Keaton, THE GODFATHER is the pinnacle of Hollywood cinema in the 1970s.
Notes DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - English Dolby Digital Mono - French Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Francis Ford Coppola - Director Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus, Theatrical release: March 11, 1972. THE GODFATHER is number 3 on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest Movies. THE GODFATHER was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1990. The baby in the baptism scene is the director’s daughter, Sofia Coppola, who later starred in THE GODFATHER, PART 3 and directed THE VIRGIN SUICIDES. The scene was shot at the St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan's Chinatown. (Also, part of Martin Scorsese's MEAN STREETS was filmed in the cathedral's cemetery.) Singer Vic Damone was originally cast in the role of Hollywood crooner Johnny Fontane, eventually played by Al Martino. The character is supposedly based on Frank Sinatra. Marlon Brando was a no-show at the 1972 Academy Awards and sent a stand-in, an "Apache" woman, who came with a 15-page speech to read if the star won. Howard Koch, the show's producer, said that if she went over 40 seconds, he would forcibly remove her from the stage. When Brando's name was called, the woman, Sacheen Littlefeather, explained that Brando would not accept the award, as he was protesting the treatment of American Indians by the film industry. The speech met with a mixed reaction, and certainly left most of the audience stunned. Jane Fonda told the press, "I think what he did was wonderful." Actor Michael Caine said, "If you're going to make a humanitarian gesture, I think a man who makes $2 million a picture should at least give half of it to the Indians." Coppola's response was "I was so sure I was going to win Best Director." (He didn't.) The film was shot on location in New York and Sicily. The estimated budget was $6 million. The film was originally 177 minutes but was cut by 6 minutes when it was released theatrically. The film was released with its two companion pieces on video as part of the reedited 450-minute THE GODFATHER SAGA. Jack Woltz's horse, which ends up decapitated in his bed, is named Khartoum. Louis Malle did the English-French translation of the film for its release in France. Marlon Brando was only 47 when he played Vito Corleone, whose age ranged from 53 to 62 in the film. Editorial Reviews Entertainment Weekly - Steve Daly (03/26/1991) Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (03/16/1997) Premiere - Premiere Staff (12/01/2003) Total Film - Daniel Webb (03/01/2004) Entertainment Weekly - Entertainment Weekly Staff (07/16/2004) Awards 1972Academy AwardsBest ActorMarlon Brando, 1972Academy AwardsBest Adapted ScreenplayFrancis Ford Coppola, 1972Academy AwardsBest Adapted ScreenplayMario Puzo, 1972Academy AwardsBest Picture | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||
Top Reviews  The Greatest Fictional Mafia Movie of All Time !!!! DVDReview created: 01/13/07(updated 02/16/07) by:  8 of 10 people found this review helpful. Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) the most powerful man in New York is head of the most powerful Mafia Family in New York. He eventually passes down the reins of control to his youngest son Michael (Al Pacino). This is the story of a Sicilian family's rise and near fall from power in America. This epic masterpiece directed by Francis Ford Copolla is the "Greatest Fictional Mafia Movie of All Time". Other stars include: James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, and Diane Keaton to name a few. An all star cast for an all star movie. A Must See for any Gangster Movie Fan !! You can buy this DVD version on eBay now !! Review ID: 10000000002762951 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews thanks excellent!!!!!!!!Review created: 06/18/08 by: great buy....fast shipping and cheap!!!!!!! thnx again u r the best!!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Review ID: 10000000007633795 Was this review helpful? Report this review The DVD version is way better than VHS.This the first time I have seen the Godfather in the DVD format. It is much better than the VHS version. This DVD was a bargain. I'll be looking for a good price for The Godfather II in DVD. Review ID: 10000000007275804 Was this review helpful? Report this review A Timeless ClassicI love all the Godfather movies the first is my favorite.I never had a copy of it in my collection so I finally decided to add it. If you are a fan of classic movies this is one of the best everyone should have a copy. Review ID: 10000000006628187 Was this review helpful? Report this review another great buy....best sellers in the market on ebaywaht can i say, ive bought many items on ebay in many different markets and have been very satisfied Review ID: 10000000006507392 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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