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1972 · 175 min · R

The Godfather

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Drama, Crime

The Godfather (1972) is a Drama film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola set in New York City, Sicily, and Las Vegas during the 1940s–1950s. It runs 175 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty, power & corruption, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Nino Rota
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Cast
Marlon BrandoAl PacinoJames CaanRobert DuvallRichard S. CastellanoDiane KeatonTalia ShireGianni Russo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CitySicilyLas Vegas
Setting
Urban
When
1940s1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Family & LoyaltyPower & CorruptionBetrayal
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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