The Godfather

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Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family.
  • Starring: Marlon Brando, James Caan
  • Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
  • Runtime: 2 hours 58 minutes
  • Studio: Paramount
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Synopsis: Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family.
Starring: Marlon Brando, James Caan
Supporting actors: Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Al Pacino, Talia Shire, John Cazale, Abe Vigoda
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 2 hours 58 minutes
Studio: Paramount
ASIN: B005DNPFUE (Rental) and B001GJ19F4 (Purchase)
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The Godfather Collection DVD ~ Marlon Brando

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  • Production Company: Paramount Pictures, Alfran Productions
  • Also Known As: Mario Puzo's The Godfather
  • Filming Locations: 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Radio City Music Hall - 1260 6th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Bronx, New York City, New York, USA | Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA | Federal Reserve Bank - 33 Liberty Street, Financial District, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Fieldstone Mansion, Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA | First United Methodist Church - 6817 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA | Forza d'Agrò, Messina, Sicily, Italy | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA | Jack Dempsey's Restaurant - Broadway & 49th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA | Long Island, New York, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Mitchell Field, Garden City, Long Island, New York, USA | Mott Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | New York City, New York, USA | New York County Courthouse - 60 Centre Street, New York City, New York, USA | Queens, New York City, New York, USA | Queensboro Bridge, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Riverdale, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA | Ross, California, USA | Sands Point, Long Island, New York, USA | Savoca, Sicily, Italy | Sicily, Italy | Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA | Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA | 110 Longfellow Road, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA | 3531 White Plains Road, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA | 59th Street Bridge, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Bellevue Hospital - 550 First Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Beverly House - 1011 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA | St Regis-Sheraton Hotel - 2 East 55th Street, Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Edison Hotel - 228 West 47th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | 120 Longfellow Road, Emerson Hill, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA | Old St Patrick's Cathedral - 264 Mulberry Street, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Looks so good, I want to watch it in slow motion, February 6, 2010
This review is from: The Godfather (Coppola Restoration) [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
This review is based on the "Part 1" disc from the box set. I literally can't believe that people are saying that there's no difference between this and the DVD version. I had to do a side-by-side comparison to make sure, but there's no question that this new blu-ray is noticeably more detailed on a 40" LCD set.

It's also got a noticeably different color balance, in accordance with cinematographer Gordon Willis's original instructions, which makes it that much more baffling that people can't see any difference. In addition to the color difference, there is noticeably more detail, especially in darker scenes.

Yes, it's dark; yes it's grainy. That's the way it was shot. But if you are any kind of a fan of this movie, you owe it to yourself to see this beautiful new restoration.
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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of my two favorite movies of all time., August 24, 2001
This review is from: The Godfather [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Rarely does a film manage to express the power of a novel from which it was based -- but "The Godfather" does manage to do quite well. Realizing that the entire second section of the novel could not be fit into the movie (but was cleverly woven into "The Godfather, part 2") Puzo and Coppola produced a film which was remarkably consistent with the remainder of the book (although there are a few 'jumps' in the plot which make more sense to someone also familiar with the book). The cast for this picture could not possibly be better -- both in the first-rate Hollywood actors AND in the on-location Sicilian actors selected for those portions of the movie filmed on that island. Brando is perfect as the aging Don, Pacino portrays the inherently moral but tormented Michael extremely well, Caan is ideal as the hotheaded Sonny, and Robert Duvall, in the best role of his career, is splendid as Tom Hagen. (And I loved Simonetta Stefanelli as Apollonia)! In addition to the writing and the casting, the filming and cinematography was also excellent. Who could ever forget Sonny's murder at the toll booth? And the baptism scene? Classic filmmaking at its best. I can't recommend this picture highly enough -- although I would strongly encourage the reading and re-reading of the novel as well.
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31 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Better Get the Collection, July 5, 2004
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James N. Smith (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Godfather (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)
So many reviews rate the film itself which we already know is a classic, but few give any comments on the quality of the DVD. The Paramount Widescreen Collection of this film is indeed a very bad transfer which becomes quite evident in the first scene which is almost incomprehensible because it is so dark as to render the subtle performance of Brando unviewable. On my DVD I couldn't even access the bonus track with the commentary. Fortunately I only spent $15 for it, but it really fueled my desire to see the collection which everyone raves about, eventhough I could care less for GF III.
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