1972 - The Godfather

The Godfather is a 1972 crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola based on Mario Puzo’s best-selling novel of the same name. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino star as leaders of a fictional New York crime family. The story chronicles the family from 1945-1955, focusing on the transformation of Michael Corleone from reluctant family outsider to ruthless Mafia boss. The film was the highest grossing film of the year and won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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