The Godfather(1972)
“An offer you can't refuse.”
Overview
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$245M
Cast
Marlon Brando
as Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino
as Michael Corleone
James Caan
as Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
as Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
as Clemenza
Diane Keaton
as Kay Adams
Talia Shire
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
as Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
as Captain McCluskey
John Marley
as Jack Woltz
Richard Conte
as Barzini
Al Lettieri
as Sollozzo
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
2h 55m
Language
English
Rating
8.7 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$245M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Alfran Productions • ASR Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Godfather?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Godfather (1972).
What is The Godfather about?▼
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
Who directed The Godfather?▼
The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is The Godfather?▼
The Godfather has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
Who stars in The Godfather?▼
The cast of The Godfather includes Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, James Caan as Sonny Corleone, Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen, Richard S. Castellano as Clemenza and more.
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