The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration
The Original Classic as Never Seen Before
Regarded as one of the best films ever by the American Film Institute,
Francis Ford Coppolas epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar
winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. The Godfather is a violent
and chilling portrait of the Sicilian familys struggle to stay in power in a
post war America of corruption, deceit and betrayal. Coppola begins his
legendary trilogy, masterfully balancing the story of the Corleones family life
and the ugly crime business in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzos best
selling novel and featuring career making performances by Al Pacino, James Caan
and Robert Duvall, this searing and brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award
nominations, and won three including Best Picture of 1972.
- Best Picture Oscar Winner 1972.
- Best Picture Golden Globe Winner 1972.
Critic Reviews:
- " The Godfather shows that there is still life in the massive production
engineering which made Hollywood studios the wonder of the entertainment world
in their great days. " – Alexander Walker
- " The intimate camerawork, highlighted by closeups and staging actors as
if in a void, creates a sinister edge to every scene. " –
Soham Gadre
- " The supporting cast is a marvel, including Diane Keaton as
Pacino's bewildered fiancee, Robert Duvall as Brando's second-in-command,
James Caan as Pacino's headstrong brother, [and] Al Martino in a role patterned
after Frank Sinatra. " – Michael H. Price