The Godfather
"An offer you can't refuse."
Originally released in 1972. The Godfather is a drama/crime film. directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan
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 revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 55m
175 minutes total
User Rating
8.7/10
Excellent (22,279 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$245.1M
40.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marlon Brando
as Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino
as Michael Corleone
James Caan
as Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
as Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
as Clemenza
Diane Keaton
as Kay Adams
Talia Shire
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
as Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
as Captain McCluskey
John Marley
as Jack Woltz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $245,066,411
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Alfran Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Godfather about?
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, hi...
Who directed The Godfather?
The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
How long is The Godfather?
The Godfather has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
When was The Godfather released?
The Godfather was released on March 14, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Godfather?
The main cast of The Godfather includes Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano.
Is The Godfather worth watching?
The Godfather has a user rating of 8.7/10 based on 22,279 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.