It is the first installment in The Godfather trilogy, which chronicles the Corleone family under patriarch Vito Corleone (Brando) and the transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone (Pacino), from …

Mar 24, 1972 · The Godfather: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano. The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers …

The Godfather (film series) ... The Godfather is a trilogy of American crime films directed by Francis Ford Coppola inspired by the 1969 novel of the same name by Italian American author Mario Puzo.

Jul 11, 2025 · "The Godfather" is a classic American gangster film released in 1972. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also co-wrote the script with Mario Puzo, based on Puzo’s best-selling …

Michael Corleone, the war-hero youngest son of a powerful New York crime boss, joins the family business when his father is targeted for assassination. Watch trailers & learn more.

Jan 29, 2026 · Inspired by the 1969 novel of the same name by Italian-American author Mario Puzo, The Godfather trilogy chronicles the highs and lows of the fictional Corleone crime family, whose patriarch,...

Jun 9, 2026 · The Godfather, a gangster epic released in 1972, was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Adapted from Mario Puzo 's 1969 novel, the film is a multigenerational saga of the Corleone family. …

The Godfather (1972) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

In 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...

Nov 19, 2025 · Francis Ford Coppola's crime drama kicked off The Godfather trilogy, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name. Arguably considered the best crime film of all time, The Godfather …