The Godfather — The Godfather

The Godfather is an American motion picture film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film was released in 1972 and is based on the novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo.

The film tells the story of the Corleone family, one of the most powerful families in the world of organized crime. Starring Marlon Brando, who plays Don Vito Corleone, the head of the family.

The plot of the film centers on a peace agreement between the five great families of New York, which was supposed to end the violence in the world of the mafia. However, after a failed assassination attempt on Don Vito, his son Michael (Al Pacino) is forced to take charge of the family and fight for power and control over the mafia world. atmosphere and detailed depiction of mafia culture. The Godfather won numerous awards, including three Oscars including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (James Caan) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo). Today, the film remains one of the most beloved and respected films in cinematic history.