Few people create a hit movie. Fewer still create a blockbuster. Fewer still create a critically acclaimed movie classic with staying power. Francis Ford Coppola managed to do all three when he ...

Editor’s note: “The Godfather” was released 50 years ago this month. This review appeared in America on March 25, 1972. The original grammar and style elements are preserved here. With The Godfather, ...

What the main theme of “The Godfather” does is astonishing. Not only does it establish the mood of the film, its Italian influence and an atmosphere of sophistication. It is one of the most evocative ...

On March 15, 1972, the Francis Ford Coppola epic was unveiled in theaters in New York City. By Arthur Knight On March 15, 1972, The Godfather was unveiled in theaters in New York City. The Francis ...