Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don's youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino), reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business.
"The Godfather is the most memorable, most influential, most quoted, most beloved, most discussed, most imitated, most revered and most entertaining American movie ever made." - Chicago Sun-Times
"If ever there was a great example of how the best popular movies come out of a merger of commerce and art, "The Godfather" is it." - Pauline Kael
"In its blending of new depth with an old genre, it becomes that rarity, a mass entertainment that is also great movie art." - Time Magazine
