Notes
General Note
Originally produced as motion pictures in 1972, 1974, and 1990.
General Note
Based on the novel 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo.
General Note
Bonus features: Commentary by Francis Ford Coppola.
Creation/Production Credits
The Godfather: Produced by Albert S. Ruddy ; music scored by Nino Rota ; edited by William Reynolds, Peter Zinner ; costume designer, Anna Hill Johnstone ; production designer, Dean Tavoularis ; director of photography, Gordon Willis.
Creation/Production Credits
The Godfather Part II: Produced by Francis Ford Coppola ; music scored by Nino Rota ; edited by Barry Malkin [& others] ; costume designer, Theadora Van Runkle ; production designer, Dean Tavoularis ; director of photography, Gordon Willis.
Creation/Production Credits
The Godfather Part III: Produced by Francis Ford Coppola ; original music by Carmine Coppola ; film edited by Barry Malkin [& others] ; costume designer, Milena Canonero ; production designer, Dean Tavoularis ; director of photography, Gordon Willis.
Participants/Performers
The Godfather cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Diane Keaton.
Participants/Performers
The Godfather Part II cast: Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Morgana King, John Cazale, Mariana Hill, Lee Strasberg.
Participants/Performers
The Godfather Part III cast: Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, Sofia Coppola.
Description
In The Godfather, the aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. In The Godfather Part II, the early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate. In The Godfather Part III, in the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in New York City and Italy in 1979, aging Mafia Don Michael Corleone seeks to avow for his sins, while taking his nephew Vincent Mancini under his wing.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for violence and language.
Target Audience
CHV rating: 18A.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentations; 5.1 Dolby Digital, mono.
Language
English or dubbed French dialogue; optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Godfather: Winner, Best Picture; Best Actor (Brando); and Best Writing (Screenplay), Academy Awards, 1972.
Awards
Godfather Part II: Winner, Best Picture; Directing (Coppola); Supporting Actor (De Niro); Writing (Screenplay); Music (Original Score); and Art Direction, Academy Awards, 1974.