THE Godfather is a 1972 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the book by Mario Puzo. The film tells the story of the Corleone family, one of the most powerful Italian mafia families in New York, led by patriarch Vito Corleone. The film presents the family's internal dynamics, including conflicts between members, rivalries with other families, and the struggle for power and control of the criminal underworld.
The Godfather is considered one of the greatest films in cinema history, with memorable performances, masterful direction and brilliant script. Won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon Brando and Best Adapted Screenplay for Coppola and Puzo. The work is considered a milestone in pop culture and influenced countless other film and television productions.
Discover 5 incredible facts about one of the most iconic films of all time: The Godfather. Discover production secrets, fun facts about the characters and much more!
The Voice of Vito Corleone
Marlon Brando created the husky voice of Don Vito Corleone with cotton balls in his mouth to give the character the feeling of having a heavier jaw.
Al Pacino
Before being cast as Michael Corleone, Al Pacino was relatively unknown in Hollywood. Director Francis Ford Coppola had to fight to get Pacino the role, despite the studio's objections.
The Horse Scene
The iconic beheaded horse scene was actually filmed using a dead horse's head, which was purchased from a local butcher. The actor who played the character who found the horse was so shocked by the scene that his reaction is completely genuine.
A Long Film
The film was originally deemed too long by studio executives, who wanted it to be shortened to under two hours. Francis Ford Coppola, however, firmly believed that the film needed all of its scenes to be effective, and fought to keep them intact.
a legacy
The film is widely considered one of the best of all time and won three Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Marlon Brando and Best Adapted Screenplay for Coppola and Mario Puzo, author of the book the film was based on.
