THE GODFATHER

CAST: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Rbert Duvall, Diane Keaton, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Richard Conte, Richard Castellano.

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola

Cinematography by Gordon Willis

Music by Nino Rota

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?: Saga about a fictional Mafia family in the late 1940's in America. Contrast between Caan's character ( the violent-pront Sonny) and his brother (play by Pacino) is one the themes in the movie. Brandon plays the head of the family (and won an Oscar for his role). Envy and revenge mix with the life style of this family. An instant American classic.

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WHAT DO I THINK: A great view at the Mafia. Extremely well acted, with spellbinding performances. Pacino is great as the noble youngest in the family. Bloody violent, yet provokingly touching. Great relation and chemistry between Brando and Pacino. Check out the scene with the horse head, and the shooting at the toll booth. Full of details.