It is the first installment in The Godfather trilogy, which chronicles the Corleone family under patriarch Vito Corleone (Brando) and the transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone (Pacino), from …

Mar 24, 1972 · The Godfather: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano. The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers …

Dec 3, 2025 · The Godfather, American gangster epic film, released in 1972, that was adapted from the 1969 best-selling novel by Mario Puzo and has been regarded as a masterpiece since its release.

Michael Corleone, the war-hero youngest son of a powerful New York crime boss, joins the family business when his father is targeted for assassination. Watch trailers & learn more.

The Godfather is a 1972 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy from a screenplay by Mario Puzo and Coppola. Based on Puzo's 1969 novel of the same …

Dec 20, 2025 · 'The Godfather' was widely released in the U.S. on March 24, 1972, with its success leading to two sequels in 1974 and 1990. Here's everything to know about where the cast of Francis …

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone...

Both films, The Godfather I and The Godfather II are based on a single novel written by Mario Puzo, The Godfather. The film is in part both a sequel and a prequel to The Godfather, presenting two parallel …

Jul 18, 2025 · Known as “The Godfather,” Vito is wise, reserved, and deeply principled—despite his criminal empire. He represents old-world honor and loyalty. The youngest son, a decorated war hero …