The Godfather
A slow, shadowy immersion into a family's moral corrosion, where every quiet conversation carries the weight of impending violence.
Same writer: Mario Puzo · Melancholic, dark, slow-burn · about family and power · ensemble
The Godfather Part III
A somber, operatic farewell that weighs guilt and regret heavily, moving slowly toward a devastating, unforgettable final act.
About 1990 film by Francis Ford Coppola
Genres drama, epic, crime, mystery, thriller, gangster, crime thriller, crime drama
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Written by Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Sofia Coppola, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Bridget Fonda, Talia Shire, Ron Jeremy
Music Nino Rota, Carmine Coppola
Runtime 162 min
Country United States
Links TMDB · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikipedia · Wikidata
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