Why The Godfather Is Still The King Of Gangster Movies After 50 Years
After 50 years at the head of the table, Francis Ford Coppola's epic The Godfather remains undisputed as the Don of gangster movies. Based on the hit novel by Mario Puzo (who would also co-write the movie's script), The Godfather elevated Francis Ford Coppola from cinematic obscurity to worldwide Hollywood renown. Chronicling the times and troubles of the Corleone family, The Godfather racketeered the box office, made an offer the Oscars couldn't refuse, and had critics queuing up to pay their respects. As the years passed by, The Godfather became a leading contender in any credible «best movies of all time» conversation.
Originally premiering in March 1972, The Godfather's 50th anniversary is now upon us. To celebrate the occasion, Coppola's crime masterpiece is getting a limited theatrical re-release, launched at a star-studded LA event where the director and a handful of original cast members (most notably James Caan and Talia Shire) were in attendance.
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The Godfather's reputation and popularity hasn't waned even slightly over the past five decades, and the Corleone name means just as much here in 2022 and it did in 1972 — if not more. Despite being parodied to death and launching multiple generations of gangster epics through the 1990s and beyond, The Godfather retains its title as the king of cinematic organised crime capers. Here's why Francis Ford Coppola's magnum opus still demands respect 50 years later.
Suggesting mafioso isn't The Godfather's primary focus is like claiming Star Wars isn't really about fighting in space, but bear with us. Cut through the bloodstained streets, the tense showdowns between crime bosses, and the cultural machismo
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