Production & Legacy
14 entries in the The Godfather compendium.
Al PacinoFrom The Godfather to Scarface, Pacino defined the gangster genre through three decades of iconic roles.James CaanA volatile mix of explosive rage and fierce loyalty that shattered the Corleone family's peace.Francis Ford CoppolaThe director and co-writer of the Godfather trilogy.Nino RotaThe composer who blended new themes with past works to give The Godfather its tragic soul.Gordon WillisThe formula is me: simple ways to define complexity.Paramount PicturesThe studio that bought a novel for $80,000 and unleashed a cultural phenomenon.Richard S CastellanoThe actor who brought Peter Clemenza to life in The Godfather.Albert S RuddyThe producer who turned a controversial novel into a landmark of cinema while winning two Best Picture Oscars.New York CityThe city where The Godfather is set and where most of it was filmed.Diane KeatonThe actress who played Kay Adams across the Godfather trilogy.Robert DuvallThe actor who played consigliere Tom Hagen.Marlon BrandoThe actor who won an Oscar as Don Vito Corleone.Mario PuzoThe author of The Godfather and co-writer of the film trilogy.Academy AwardsThe Godfather at the 45th Academy Awards.
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