THE GODFATHER (1972) - ♦♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Francis Ford Coppola

Written by - Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola

Starring - Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Diane Keaton

"The Godfather, film based on the works of Mario Puzo, tells the tale of an Italian American crime family in the fifties and forties. Coppola’s film is nothing short of a landmark masterpiece which set whole new standards for blood soaked crime films, blending it in with deeply dramatic aspects. The production is soaked in perfection. From its meticulous photography which adds intensity and sets the atmosphere is remarkable, as is the screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, which is good at not letting the intricate machinations affect the flow of the film and get confusing. The amazing cast also turns in masterful performances, and Marlon Brando’s turn as Don Vito Corleone is among his most memorable and iconic roles. Coppola’s film represents an excellence in filmmaking that is rarely achieved, and it is also one of the few films that remains to this day a huge success with critics and audiences alike."

Drama, USA