DramaCrime
Theatrical March 24, 1972
The Godfather poster

The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather is a book-based movie adapted from "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo. This Drama/Crime film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is March 24, 1972.

The Source Material

The Godfather

50th Anniversary Edition

by Mario Puzo

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Overview

With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of t…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
The Godfather
Original Title
The Godfather
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama, Crime
US Theatrical
March 24, 1972 · Rated R