VHS : Godfather 1 (Rmst Thx)
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starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvalldirected by: Francis Ford Coppola
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792101383
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording remastered, THX, NTSC
ISBN: 0792101383
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: February 13, 1998
Running Time: 175 minutes
Sales Rank: 2140
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: March 24, 1972
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Generally acknowledged as a bona fide classic, this Francis Ford Coppola film is one of those rare experiences that feels perfectly right from beginning to end--almost as if everyone involved had been born to participate in it. Based on Mario Puzo's bestselling novel about a Mafia dynasty, Coppola's Godfather extracted and enhanced the most universal themes of immigrant experience in America: the plotting-out of hopes and dreams for one's successors, the raising of children to carry on the good work, etc. In the midst of generational strife during the Vietnam years, the film somehow struck a chord with a nation fascinated by the metamorphosis of a rebellious son (Al Pacino) into the keeper of his father's dream. Marlon Brando played against Puzo's own conception of patriarch Vito Corleone, and time has certainly proven the actor correct. The rest of the cast, particularly James Caan, John Cazale, and Robert Duvall as the rest of Vito's male brood--all coping with how to take the mantle of responsibility from their father--is seamless and wonderful. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - no one will read this but
I just bought the 2008 Coppola dvd and this 1 cent video tape from 1998 which I have owned since is the best and corrected version of this movie
why
the new dvd although corrected is dark and cleaned up and widescreen but is kind of murky but very sharp image for cinematic effect.
but
this movie is not a wide screen movie it was meant to be a square film there is more from the top and bottom that to me is more to view and is the orginal as attended
it was also cleaned ... Read More
Rating: - Power, Money, Loyalty, It's All in the Family...
The mafia is a subject that has captivated the imaginations of both Hollywood and moviegoers alike for years and years. Generally, when the mob is chosen as the topic for another movie, assuming the film is done with the proper attention and care, it's pretty much a guarantee that there will be the potential for plenty of money flowing in at the box office. Many of the most successful mafia-themed movies rank amongst some of the best films Hollywood has ever offered to the public. With entries into ... Read More
Rating: - Amazon offer you can't refuse!!!
What can you say about one of the best movies ever made. I really thought they did a great job with the latest remastering. And at this price you can't go wrong.
Rating: - A great movie with an enlightening commentary
Enough has been said about "The Godfather" as a movie that I don't think I need to rehash it much here - it's a mafia movie that is one of the finest examples of American cinema. Yes, it's violent at times, but the violence is never gratuitous and serves an integral role in what is really a coming-of-age, loss-of-innocence story.
This particular DVD shows the movie in widescreen, which I think is much better for this movie, particularly in the opening wedding scene - you notice a lot more ... Read More
Rating: - THE BEST MOVIE ON THE PLANET!
This movie is about the mafia and takes place in the late 40s. It is THE BEST MOVIE EVER. It is noted for the famous scene of Santino's death. The movie is so clever and a masterpeice! I HIGHLY RECOMEND IT.
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