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The Godfather (1972)
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Francis Ford Coppola Director

previously directed The Rain People

The Godfather is a film based on the novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. It's a story about the Corleone mob family and is often considered one of the greatest films ever made.

Trivia:

As Don Vito Corleone, actor Marlon Brando placed cotton balls inside the cheeks of his mouth for dramatic effect of his facial expressions and low ball manner of speech.

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Quote: Luca Brasi

Don Corleone, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your daughter... 's wedding... on the day of your daughter's wedding. And I hope their first child be a masculine child. I pledge my ever-ending loyalty.

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Writers
	Mario Puzo
	Francis Ford Coppola

Cast
	Al Pacino	Michael Corleone
	Marlon Brando	Don Vito Corleone
	James Caan	Santino Corleone
	Diane Keaton	Kay Adams
	Robert Duvall	Tom Hagen
	Talia Shire	Constanzia Corleone
	Richard S. Castellano	Peter Clemenza
	John Cazale	Fredo Corleone
	Al Lettieri	Virgil Sollozzo
	Abe Vigoda	Sal Tessio
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General Information Edit

Name	The Godfather
US Release	March 24, 1972
UK Release
AUS Release	Nov. 2, 1972
Runtime	177
Language(s)	Add a new language English Italian
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Crime Drama Thriller
Theme(s)	Add a new theme gangster extreme violence
Rating	R
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