Product Details

• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 3
• Studio: Paramount Home Video
• VHS Release Date: October 1, 1990
• Run Time: 386 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302383455
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,492 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

SPECIALLY ARRANGED VERSION BY COPPOLA HIMSELF FOR NETWORK TELEVISION.NOT ON DVD.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoy this version more..., March 26, 2005

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Tadaia "Tadaia" (Atlanta, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godfather 1902-1959 Complete Epic [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I'll preface this by saying that it's best you watch the originals first (though most have already seen them). The first theatrical release is legend. The Godfather II was also remarkable, providing the incredible backstory for Vito as a child and how he came to be. It reveals the details of his past that most were anxious to discover after viewing Godfather I. As such, the slower pacing and darker qualities of the second film were not a liability. This epic version was edited chronologically, which means you actually see mostly Godfather II for the first third of the epic. For some first-time viewers this version may not work as well.

I actually own the DVD box collection with films 1,2 and 3. When I'm in the mood to watch The Godfather I & II films however, I always find myself pulling out this version on VHS instead. I much prefer watching this family's story unfold over time.

I sincerely hope that they release a DVD version soon. I'm afraid that my VCR player might eat the tape someday from too many viewings. Godfather - The Complete Epic is a must for fans of these films.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An entirely new spin and look to the godfather, June 21, 2004

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Keith J Joyce (Arlington, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godfather 1902-1959 Complete Epic [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a wonderfully done re-edit of the first two movies of the Godfather, with extra footage added in. The story is told in entirely chronalogical order except for one flashback at the very end, scenes are added and the story takes on a much more historical/familial feel to it, particulary at the end of the second movie with Michael all alone.
Not a movie for anyone who hasn't seen the Godfather trilogy in it's orginal format. really wish this movie would be re-released by the studio on DVD.
In terms of editing quality and addition of subtle depth to the story lines the most recent example of a well done re-edit on the lines of this movie was the masterful job on the extended versions of Lord of the Rings trilogies. Everyone who loves the Godfather trilogy as much as I do should see this movie.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The finished feature is better than the sum of it's parts., November 23, 2004

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Dennis M. Hanna "Sorbie" (St. Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Godfather 1902-1959 Complete Epic [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I purchased the "Godfather Epic" years ago. After watching it I felt as if I had seen the godfather for the first time. Now I am praying for a DVD presentation to be released. Kieth J Joyce gives a very accurate review and I couldn't agree more with it. Now, if the studio would just release a DVD version......