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