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The Godfather

The Godfather

14th March 1972
2h 55m
Francis Ford Coppola
If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 4:31pm.

The Godfather is a Crime Drama film released on 14th March 1972; Francis Ford Coppola directed the film which stars Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, and Diane Keaton. A sequel, The Godfather: Part II, was released in 1974. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $239,066,411 on its budget.

Plot

An organized crime dynasty's aging patriarch transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

Film Settings

Cast (62)

Al Pacino in The Godfather (1972)
Al Pacino Michael Corleone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Marlon Brando in The Godfather (1972)
Marlon Brando Vito Corleone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Oscar Win
Diane Keaton in The Godfather (1972)
Diane Keaton Kay Adams
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Robert Duvall's profile
Robert Duvall Tom Hagen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
James Caan in The Godfather (1972)
James Caan Sonny Corleone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Alex Rocco in The Godfather (1972)
Alex Rocco Moe Greene
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Joe Spinell's profile
Joe Spinell Willi Cicci
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Talia Shire's profile
Talia Shire Connie Corleone Rizzi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Richard Bright's profile
Richard Bright Neri
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Abe Vigoda in The Godfather (1972)
Abe Vigoda Sal Tessio
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
John Marley's profile
John Marley Jack Woltz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 64
Frank Sivero's profile
Frank Sivero Street Extra (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
Nick Vallelonga's profile
Nick Vallelonga Wedding Party Guest (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 12
Gianni Russo in The Godfather (1972)
Gianni Russo Carlo Rizzi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Sterling Hayden's profile
Sterling Hayden Captain McCluskey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Vito Scotti's profile
Vito Scotti Nazorine
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Ron Gilbert's profile
Ron Gilbert Usher in Bridal Party (uncredited)
Randy Jurgensen's profile
Randy Jurgensen Sonny's Killer #1 (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Sofia Coppola's profile
Sofia Coppola Michael Francis Rizzi (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 0
Louis Guss's profile
Louis Guss Don Zaluchi (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Roman Coppola's profile
Roman Coppola Boy on Street Who Attended Funeral (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 6
Tom Rosqui Rocco Lampone (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Al Lettieri in The Godfather (1972)
Al Lettieri Sollozzo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
John Cazale's profile
John Cazale Fredo Corleone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Tony Lip's profile
Tony Lip Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Lenny Montana's profile
Lenny Montana Luca Brasi
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Tony King's profile
Tony King Tony - Stablehand (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Lou Martini Jr.'s profile
Lou Martini Jr. Boy at Wedding (uncredited)
Richard Conte's profile
Richard Conte Barzini
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Angelo Infanti's profile
Angelo Infanti Fabrizio - Sicilian Sequence
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Filomena Spagnuolo Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Corrado Gaipa in The Godfather (1972)
Corrado Gaipa Don Tommasino - Sicilian Sequence
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Julie Gregg's profile
Julie Gregg Sandra Corleone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Rudy Bond's profile
Rudy Bond Cuneo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Tony Giorgio in The Godfather (1972)
Tony Giorgio Bruno Tattaglia
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Franco Citti in The Godfather (1972)
Franco Citti Calo - Sicilian Sequence
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Richard S. Castellano's profile
Richard S. Castellano Clemenza
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Don Costello's profile
Don Costello Don Victor Stracci (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
Sonny Grosso Cop Outside Hospital (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Sal Richards's profile
Sal Richards Drunk (uncredited)
John Martino's profile
John Martino Paulie Gatto
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Simonetta Stefanelli's profile
Simonetta Stefanelli Apollonia - Sicilian Sequence
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 17
Saro Urzì's profile
Saro Urzì Vitelli - Sicilian Sequence
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Victor Rendina in The Godfather (1972)
Victor Rendina Philip Tattaglia
Raymond Martino's profile
Raymond Martino Corleone Family Member (uncredited)
Rick Petrucelli Lou - Sollozzo's Driver (uncredited)
Conrad Yama Fruit Vendor (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Tere Livrano's profile
Tere Livrano Theresa Hagen
Carmine Coppola's profile
Carmine Coppola
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Jeannie Linero Lucy Mancini
Italia Coppola Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Al Martino's profile
Al Martino Johnny Fontane
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Morgana King's profile
Morgana King Mama Corleone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Gabriele Torrei in The Godfather (1972)
Gabriele Torrei Enzo the Baker (uncredited)
Gray Frederickson Cowboy on the Set at Woltz's Studio (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Joe Lo Grippo Sonny's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Joseph Medaglia Priest at Baptism (uncredited)
Carol Morley Night Nurse (uncredited)
Ardell Sheridan Mrs. Clemenza

Advisories

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Alcohol Use
Domestic Violence
Graphic Violence
Sexual Content
Smoking

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Updated: 3rd Oct 2024, 12:40am. Data from JustWatch.

Prequels & Sequels

Part of the Boxset

Production Companies

Alfran Productions

The Godfather Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

5% 0-12
3% 13-19
6% 20-29
23% 30-39
18% 40-49
11% 50-59
5% 60-69
2% 70-79
27% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

18% Female
82% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

5% Neutral
3% Good
2% Bad
90% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

5% Mobster
2% Mob Boss
2% Teacher
2% Consigliere
90% Unknown

The Godfather FAQ

When was The Godfather released?

The Godfather was released 52 years ago, on Tuesday March 14th, 1972.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Godfather?

The lead roles are played by Al Pacino in the role of Michael Corleone and Marlon Brando in the role of Vito Corleone.

How much did The Godfather cost to make?

The budget was $6,000,000.

How much money did The Godfather make?

The worldwide revenue was $245,066,411.

Is The Godfather on Netflix?

No, The Godfather is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Godfather on Amazon Prime?

No, The Godfather is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Godfather on Disney Plus?

No, The Godfather is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States