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1972 · Movie · 2h 55m · R

The Godfather

CriticsCritics: 99
AudienceAudience: 9.0

A powerful Italian-American crime family navigates loyalty, influence, and conflict in postwar New York. After the family patriarch survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son steps in to protect the family, drawing him closer to a world he once hoped to avoid.

My take

You’ll like this if you enjoy patient crime dramas centered on family, loyalty, and shifting power, with memorable performances and a measured build; Not for you if you prefer brisk pacing or lighter stories.

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Cast

Al PacinoMarlon BrandoJames CaanRobert DuvallRichard S. CastellanoDiane KeatonTalia ShireGianni Russo

Director

Francis Ford Coppola

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