Product Details

• Actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro
• Directors: Francis Ford Coppola
• Writers: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
• Producers: Francis Ford Coppola, Albert S. Ruddy, Charles Mulvehill, Fred Fuchs, Fred Roos
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 5
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: May 6, 1997
• Run Time: 583 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304467583
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,238 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars David, April 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Godfather Trilogy 1901-1980 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

You won't find this version of the classic Godfather Trilogy anywhere else! This exclusive version tells the story of the Godfather (Parts I, II and III) specially edited into a single movie in chronological order by Francis Coppola himself with additional scenes and footage not in the theatrical releases and not in any other release currently available. It also includes a bonus "behind-the-scenes" video and booklet and comes in a black collector's box. Over 9 hours of video! The best of the best!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most complete version of Godfather saga; great extra footage, January 1, 1999

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Gary Maloney - See all my reviews

This review is from: Godfather Trilogy 1901-1980 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This set actually contains six videos, not five -- the sixth is a documentary made in 1990 containing several outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage from the three films (but especially I and III). These outtakes include the famous "screen test" for Brando (actually, a makeup test), and the equally fascinating test by Robert DeNiro for the role of Sonny. The best, however, is the weaving of the three films into one coherent and chronological whole. Only one flashback is retained -- the return of Vito (DeNiro) to Corleone to kill Don Ciccio. But most important, more than a half-hour of CRUCIAL footage is restored, especially to Parts I and II. They include several parts of James Caan's performance as Sonny; a brilliant scene with the dying Consigliere, Genco Abbandando; and two scenes from the early 1900s with the young Clemenza (Bruno Kirby). The only thing possibly missing here -- widescreen presentation. But the quality of the missing footage, plus the extra sixth video, more than make up for any deficiencies.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the godfather saga, April 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Godfather Collection: 25th Anniversary [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This movie was unforgettable. The saga version is the most memorable for me because it combined the entire story the way the director would have done if he could have predicted its success. Too bad it is no longer available for future generations to enjoy...