Movie "The Godfather" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Godfather"

The story begins as "Don" Vito Corleone, the head of a New York Mafia "family", oversees his daughter's wedding. His beloved son Michael has just come home from the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's business. Through Michael's life the nature of the family business becomes clear. The business of the family is just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent to those who give respect, but given to ruthless violence whenever anything stands against the good of the family. Don Vito lives his life in the way of the old country, but times are changing and some don't want to follow the old ways and look out for community and "family". An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence to further his plan. The clash of the Don's fading old world values and the new ways will demand a terrible price, especially from Michael, all for the sake of the family.

Starring actors in "The Godfather" movie:

Marlon Brando as a character Don Vito Corleone Marlon Brando also starred in the next movies: "Apocalypse Now" in a role of Colonel Walter E. Kurtz; "The Score"; "Last Tango in Paris" in a role of Paul; "Naqoyqatsi: Life as War" in a role of Himself; "Superman Returns" in a role of Jor-El; "Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman" in a role of Himself; "The Freshman" in a role of Carmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan; "Guys and Dolls" in a role of Sky Masterson; "The Chase" in a role of Sheriff Calder; "On the Waterfront" in a role of Terry Malloy; "The Wild One" in a role of Narrator; "One-Eyed Jacks" in a role of Rio;

Al Pacino as a character Michael Corleone Al Pacino also starred in the next movies: "The Devil's Advocate" in a role of John Milton; "Heat" in a role of Lt. Vincent Hanna; "The Recruit" in a role of Walter Burke; "Scent of a Woman" in a role of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade; "S1m0ne" in a role of Viktor Taransky; "Any Given Sunday" in a role of Tony D'Amato; "Scarface" in a role of Tony Montana; "Donnie Brasco" in a role of Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero; "The Godfather: Part III" in a role of Don Michael Corleone; "Two for the Money" in a role of Walter Abrams; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Don Michael Corleone; "88 Minutes" in a role of Jack Gramm; "Ocean's Thirteen" in a role of Willie Banks; "Dog Day Afternoon" in a role of Sonny Wortzik; "Righteous Kill" in a role of Rooster; "Carlito's Way" in a role of Carlito 'Charlie' Brigante; "The Insider" in a role of Lowell Bergman; "Cruising" in a role of Steve Burns; "Insomnia" in a role of Detective Will Dormer; "Sea of Love" in a role of Det. Frank Keller; "Serpico" in a role of Officer Frank Serpico;

James Caan as a character Santino 'Sonny' Corleone James Caan also starred in the next movies: "City of Ghosts" in a role of Marvin; "Dogville" in a role of The Big Man; "Eraser" in a role of U.S. Marshal Robert Deguerin; "Elf" in a role of Walter; "Bulletproof" in a role of Frank Colton; "The Program" in a role of Sam Winters; "Blood Crime" in a role of Sheriff Morgan McKenna; "Misery" in a role of Paul Sheldon; "Wisegal" in a role of Salvatore Palmeri; "The Dark Backward" in a role of Doctor Scurvy; "For the Boys" in a role of Eddie Sparks; "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"; "The Way of the Gun" in a role of Joe Sarno; "New York, I Love You" in a role of Mr. Riccoli;

Richard S. Castellano as a character Pete Clemenza Richard S. Castellano starred only in the movie "The Godfather"

Robert Duvall as a character Tom Hagen Robert Duvall also starred in the next movies: "Apocalypse Now" in a role of Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore; "Open Range" in a role of Boss Spearman; "Gone in Sixty Seconds" in a role of Otto Halliwell; "The 6th Day" in a role of Dr. Griffin Weir; "John Q" in a role of Lt. Frank Grimes; "Deep Impact" in a role of Capt. Spurgeon 'Fish' Tanner; "Thank You for Smoking" in a role of Captain; "Phenomenon" in a role of Doc Brunder; "Sling Blade" in a role of Frank Childers; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Tom Hagen; "Secondhand Lions" in a role of Hub; "Lucky You" in a role of L. C. Cheever; "We Own the Night" in a role of Deputy Chief Albert 'Bert' Grusinsky; "Kicking & Screaming" in a role of Buck Weston; "Lawman" in a role of Vernon Adams; "THX 1138" in a role of THX; "Gods and Generals" in a role of Gen. Robert E. Lee; "To Kill a Mockingbird" in a role of Arthur 'Boo' Radley; "The Chase" in a role of Edwin Stewart; "The Conversation" in a role of The Director; "Days of Thunder" in a role of Harry Hogge; "A Civil Action" in a role of Jerome Facher; "Bullitt" in a role of Weissberg; "Broken Trail" in a role of Prentice Ritter; "Lonesome Dove" in a role of Augustus 'Gus' McCrae; "Four Christmases" in a role of Howard; "Falling Down" in a role of Detective Martin Prendergast; "Network" in a role of Frank Hackett; "Tender Mercies" in a role of Mac Sledge; "Colors" in a role of Officer Bob Hodges; "The Road" in a role of Old Man;

Sterling Hayden as a character Capt. Mark McCluskey Sterling Hayden also starred in the next movies: "Suddenly" in a role of Sheriff Tod Shaw, Suddenly California; "The Long Goodbye" in a role of Roger Wade aka Billy Joe Smith; "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" in a role of Brig. Gen. Jack D. Ripper;

Richard Conte as a character Emilio Barzini Richard Conte also starred in the next movies: "The Greatest Story Ever Told" in a role of Barabbas;

Al Lettieri as a character Virgil Sollozzo Al Lettieri starred only in the movie "The Godfather"

Diane Keaton as a character Kay Adams Diane Keaton also starred in the next movies: "Something's Gotta Give" in a role of Erica Jane Barry; "The Godfather: Part III" in a role of Kay Adams Michelson; "The Family Stone" in a role of Sybil Stone; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Kay Corleone; "Mad Money" in a role of Bridget Cardigan; "Annie Hall" in a role of Annie Hall;

Abe Vigoda as a character Salvadore "Sally" Tessio Abe Vigoda also starred in the next movies: "Look Who's Talking" in a role of Grandpa; "Prancer" in a role of Orel Benton; "Joe Versus the Volcano" in a role of Waponi Chief;

Talia Shire as a character Connie Talia Shire also starred in the next movies: "The Godfather: Part III" in a role of Connie Corleone-Rizzi; "The Godfather: Part II" in a role of Connie Corleone; "Rocky Balboa" in a role of Adrian; "Rocky III" in a role of Adrianna "Adrian" Pennino Balboa; "Rocky" in a role of Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino; "Rocky II" in a role of Adrian; "Rocky IV" in a role of Adrian; "Rocky V" in a role of Adrian; "Prophecy" in a role of Maggie Verne;

Gianni Russo as a character Carlo Rizzi Gianni Russo starred only in the movie "The Godfather"

John Marley as a character Fredo John Marley starred only in the movie "The Godfather"

Rudy Bond as a character Carmine Cuneo Rudy Bond also starred in the next movies: "12 Angry Men" in a role of Judge; "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" in a role of Police Commissioner; "On the Waterfront" in a role of Moose;