Production & Legacy
14 entries in the The Godfather compendium.
Production & Legacy — Era Chart
Al PacinoFrom The Godfather to Scarface, Pacino defined the gangster genre through three decades ofJames CaanA volatile mix of explosive rage and fierce loyalty that shattered the Corleone family's pFrancis Ford CoppolaThe director behind twenty-five feature films spanning six decades.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 New York CityWhere respect is granted and taken by force in the shadow of skyscrapers.Diane KeatonThe innocent outsider who witnessed the soul of a crime family crumble.Robert DuvallThe sharp, loyal mind behind the Don's criminal empire.Marlon BrandoThe quiet power that defined a generation of cinema.Mario PuzoThe author who put the Corleones on both paper and the big screen.Academy AwardsA cinematic dynasty honored by Hollywood's highest acclaim.
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