1972 · 175 min · R

The Godfather

Name: The Godfather
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1972
Duration: 175 min
Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano

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 City Sicily Las Vegas

Setting

Urban

When

1940s 1950s

Premise & themes

Premise

Organized Crime

Themes

Family & Loyalty Power & Corruption Betrayal

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadEnsemble

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

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Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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