tt0068646

tt0068646 is the IMDb title code for The Godfather, a 1972 American crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy. It is adapted from Mario Puzo’s 1969 novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Puzo and Coppola. The film stars Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone and Al Pacino as Michael Corleone, with James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano, Diane Keaton, and Talia Shire in supporting roles. It was released by Paramount Pictures.

Set in the 1940s and early 1950s, the story centers on the aging patriarch of a powerful New York crime family and the dramatic shift in family leadership as his reluctant son Michael gradually becomes his successor. The narrative weaves themes of loyalty, power, family, and the costs of violence, with scenes spanning New York, New Jersey, and Sicily.

The Godfather had a production budget of about $6–7 million and became a major box office success, contributing to its enduring reputation. It received widespread critical acclaim for performances, direction, score, and its portrayal of organized crime. The film won three Academy Awards out of eleven nominations: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay (Puzo and Coppola), and Best Actor for Brando, who declined the award. Its influence on cinema is profound, shaping the gangster genre and popular culture. The success of The Godfather led to two sequels, The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990), forming one of the most celebrated trilogies in film history.