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The Godfather
1972
Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Director Coppola paints a chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan's rise and near fall from power in America, masterfully balancing the story between the Corleone's family life and the ugly crime .. Read more
| Starring | Marlon Brando, Richard Conte, James Caan, Richard Castellano |
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| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Director Coppola paints a chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan's rise and near fall from power in America, masterfully balancing the story between the Corleone's family life and the ugly crime business in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling novel and featuring career-making performances by Al Pacino, James Caan and Robert Duvall, this searing and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award nominations, and won three including Best Picture of 1972.
| Starring | Marlon Brando, Richard Conte, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Al Pacino, Sterling Hayden, Talia Shire, Diane Keaton, John Marley |
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| Director | Francis Ford Coppola |
| Studio | PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT (UK) |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 48 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Collections | 100 must-see movies, American Film Institute's top 100, Best Picture Oscar Winners, Ezio's Top 10, McCain's Classic Movies |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1972 To Rent: DVD: 08 Oct 2001 |
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A brilliantly-made film with all the fascination of a snake pit: a warm-hearted family saga except that the members are thieves and murderers. Cutting would help, but the duller conversational sections do heighten the cunningly judged moments of suspense
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It is gripping from the very first moment. And the way it is shot is amazing, so many scenes are a visual treat. Finally I know about the horse's head, and ... read more »
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Probable the best film ever made in all of history. The story line is intensely gripping. A white knuckle ride that's simply beathtaking.
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Tense, exciting and subtle
An intense, exciting and subtle film. It's difficult if you come to watch it after reading the endless hype about it being the greatest film ever (I don'... read more »
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Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Director Coppola paints a chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan's rise and near fall from power in America, masterfully balancing the story between the Corleone's ...
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