The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 31 wins & 31 nominations total
Richard S. Castellano
- Clemenza
- (as Richard Castellano)
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Storyline
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- TriviaLenny Montana (Luca Brasi) was so nervous about working with Marlon Brando that in the first take of their scene together, he flubbed some lines. Director Francis Ford Coppola liked the genuine nervousness and used it in the final cut. The scenes of Luca practicing his speech were added later.
- GoofsDuring Sonny and Carlo's fight, one of Sonny's "movie" punches is shot from the wrong angle and clearly misses, but still produces the sound of an impact.
- Quotes
[to Rocco who has killed Paulie in the car]
Peter Clemenza: Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
- Crazy creditsIn the end credits, Marlon Brando's name is the only one that is not accompanied by the character name that he plays (e.g. "as Vito Corleone").
- Alternate versionsIn 1972, Paramount was owned by Gulf & Western, so that company's name appears on the opening Paramount logo. When the film was re-released in 1997, Paramount was owned by Viacom, which placed its named on the re-release Paramount logo, and all subsequent video releases.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Godfather Saga (1977)
Featured review
This must rank as the best film (along with part 2)of all time.An ensemble performance that has no weak spot.
Particularly, John Cazale ( Fredo) and Richard Castellano ( Clemenza) give wonderfully understated performances. You just have to believe that Castellano WAS Clemenza, he brings a real touch to his role.
John Cazale brings the troubled Fredo to life, and you can see the weak Fredo desperately trying to live up to the family reputation but knowing that he can never be what his father wants.
The story of one man's reluctance to be drawn into the murky family business,and his gradual change through circumstance, paints a vivid picture of this violent period of US history.
Do not miss this film!
Particularly, John Cazale ( Fredo) and Richard Castellano ( Clemenza) give wonderfully understated performances. You just have to believe that Castellano WAS Clemenza, he brings a real touch to his role.
John Cazale brings the troubled Fredo to life, and you can see the weak Fredo desperately trying to live up to the family reputation but knowing that he can never be what his father wants.
The story of one man's reluctance to be drawn into the murky family business,and his gradual change through circumstance, paints a vivid picture of this violent period of US history.
Do not miss this film!
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- El padrino
- Filming locations
- Forza d'Agrò, Messina, Sicily, Italy(as Corleone village)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $136,381,073
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $302,393
- Mar 19, 1972
- Gross worldwide
- $250,342,198
- Runtime2 hours 55 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Mono(RCA Sound Recording, original release)
- Dolby Digital
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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