The Godfather
“An offer you can't refuse.”
Synopsis
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-13
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Don Vito Corleone
Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
James Caan
Sonny Corleone
Robert Duvall
Tom Hagen
Richard S. Castellano
Clemenza
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Gianni Russo
Carlo Rizzi
Sterling Hayden
Captain McCluskey
John Marley
Jack Woltz
Richard Conte
Barzini
Al Lettieri
Sollozzo
Abe Vigoda
Sal Tessio
John Cazale
Fredo Corleone
Rudy Bond
Cuneo
Al Martino
Johnny Fontane
Morgana King
Mama Corleone
Lenny Montana
Luca Brasi
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$245.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
40.84x
+$239.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- The Godfather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $245.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Alfran Productions, Albert S. Ruddy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford Coppola
Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Towne
Nino Rota
Gordon Willis, Wilmer Butler
William Reynolds, Peter Zinner
Albert S. Ruddy, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Puzo
Screenplay
William Reynolds
Editor
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay
Albert S. Ruddy
Producer
Peter Zinner
Editor
Paul Baxley
Stunt Coordinator
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Robert Evans
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Godfather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Godfather about?
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
Who directed The Godfather?
The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who stars in The Godfather?
The principal cast of The Godfather includes Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano.
When was The Godfather released and how long is it?
The Godfather was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Godfather?
The Godfather had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $245.1M at the worldwide box office (40.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Godfather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Godfather was composed by Nino Rota.
Is The Godfather based on a book or true story?
The Godfather is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mario Puzo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Godfather?
The Godfather holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).