The Godfather (Franchise)

The Godfather is a 1972 American crime epic directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on Mario Puzo’s novel. It follows the powerful Corleone crime family, focusing on Vito Corleone and the transformation of his son Michael from reluctant outsider to ruthless mafia boss. The film features a major ensemble cast including Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, and became a massive critical and commercial success. It won Best Picture at the Oscars and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films in cinema history.