The Godfather
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
Critics Sentiment
Michael's enemies are assassinated during his nephew's baptism ceremony
Michael falls in love with Apollonia Vitelli in Sicily
The film rises from its lowest point during Michael's romance in Sicily to its absolute peak with the baptism massacre sequence.
The Godfather maintains consistently high critical acclaim throughout its runtime, with reviewers praising its masterful character development and iconic scenes. While some critics note slower pacing during certain character moments, particularly in Sicily, the film reaches transcendent heights with its violence and Michael's transformation. The baptism sequence represents the pinnacle of cinematic achievement according to critics, cementing the film's status as a masterpiece.
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Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
James Caan
Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
Clemenza
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
Captain McCluskey
John Marley
Jack Woltz
Richard Conte
Barzini
Al Lettieri
Sollozzo
Abe Vigoda
Sal Tessio
John Cazale
Fredo Corleone
Rudy Bond
Cuneo
Al Martino
Johnny Fontane
Morgana King
Mama Corleone
Lenny Montana
Luca Brasi
John Martino
Paulie Gatto
Salvatore Corsitto
Bonasera
Crew
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