The Godfather is a 1972 American epic gangster film [2] directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo, based on Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel. The Godfather is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, as well as a landmark of the gangster genre. [3] .

Mar 24, 1972 · The Godfather: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano. The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

Francis Ford Coppola returned as director for the feature-length film, while also writing the screenplay with the help of the author Mario Puzo.

Vito Coppola (born 27 September 1992) is an Italian dancer and choreographer. He is best known for appearing as a professional dancer on the 16th series of Italian dance competition Ballando con le Stelle (Dancing with the Stars) in 2021 and ultimately winning the competition with Arisa.

Dec 9, 2024 · The Godfather is an American gangster epic film (1972) starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino that was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who also cowrote the screenplay. In 2002 it was named one of the National Society of Film Critics’ 100 Essential Films.

Vito Corleone leads the Corleone crime family. He is the Don (Crime Boss /Godfather) of the family. His daughter Connie is marrying Carlo. Vito's youngest son is Michael, and his girlfriend is Kay Adams. Johnny Fontane wants a movie role. The director Jack Woltz says no. Vito has Jack's favorite horse beheaded, and Jack gives in.

Jul 6, 2024 · Francis Ford Coppola's unwavering vision and struggles with studio executives led to iconic scenes in The Godfather. Marlon Brando's casting as Don Vito Corleone challenged the studio's...

Mar 16, 1997 · In 1972, a thirty-two-year-old Italian-American director, Francis Ford Coppola, made his name with a gangster movie called “The Godfather.” It grossed more money more quickly than any previous...

Sep 9, 2024 · Before Francis Ford Coppola unleashes his passion project Megalopolis on the world, there are plenty of other movies to check out from the director. In the 1970s, Coppola rose to prominence as one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of the New Hollywood movement.

Jan 15, 2025 · Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has confirmed that he will be replaced for several of his upcoming engagements after needing to recover from back pain. The dancing pro, who won the 2023...