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Film · 1972

The Godfather

by Francis Ford Coppola

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Rarity: Legendary. A tier follows the title’s real, lasting fame (Wikipedia readership, worldwide reach, awards, box office, age), never its quality.

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Details

Type
Film
Released
1972
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Saga
The Godfather
Genres
CrimeThrillerDrama
Countries
Italy, United States
Original language
English
Running time
2 h 55 min

Cast

  • Marlon Brando
  • Al Pacino
  • James Caan
  • Richard S. Castellano
  • Robert Duvall
  • Sterling Hayden
  • John Cazale
  • Diane Keaton

Awards

Wins

  • Academy Award for Best Picture (1973)
  • Academy Award for Best Actor (1973)
  • Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1973)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (1973)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama (1973)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1973)
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

Nominations

  • Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1973)
  • Academy Award for Best Director (1973)
  • Academy Award for Best Film Editing (1973)
  • Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1973)
  • Academy Award for Best Sound (1973)

In France

French rating
Interdit -13 ans
French release visa
No. 39917

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

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