The Godfather

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19722h 55m8.7(23,638 votes)

DramaCrime

Synopsis

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 r…

The Godfather (1972) is a drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan. The film runs for 2 hours 55 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.7 out of 10 from 23,638 votes.

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Director

Francis Ford Coppola

Cast

Marlon Brando

Don Vito Corleone

Al Pacino

Michael Corleone

James Caan

Sonny Corleone

Robert Duvall

Tom Hagen

Richard S. Castellano

Clemenza

Diane Keaton

Kay Adams

Talia Shire

Connie Corleone Rizzi

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Godfather

Where can I watch The Godfather?

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Who stars in The Godfather?

The Godfather stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall, and was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

How long is The Godfather?

The Godfather has a runtime of 2 hours 55 minutes.

When did The Godfather come out?

The Godfather was released in 1972.

What genre is The Godfather?

The Godfather is a drama and crime film.

Is The Godfather worth watching?

The Godfather holds an average audience score of 8.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.