The Godfather

The Godfather1972

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano
Genre: Crime, Drama
Rating: R
Runtime: 175 minutes

Generally acknowledged as a bona fide classic, this Francis Ford Coppola film is one of those rare experiences that feels perfectly right from beginning to end--almost as if everyone involved had been born to participate in it. Based on Mario Puzo's… more »



Michael:
My father is no different than any powerful man, any man with power, like a president or senator.

Kay Adams:
Do you know how naive you sound, Michael? Presidents and senators don't have men killed.

Michael:
Oh. Who's being naive, Kay?

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