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The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

Crime · Drama · 1992

Following the release of Part III in 1990, Coppola, Barry Malkin, and Walter Murch edited the three films into chronological order to create this nearly ten-hour epic, incorporating scenes not part of the theatrical releases.

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The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

1992 Crime · Drama 9h 43m

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8.9 / 10

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Following the release of Part III in 1990, Coppola, Barry Malkin, and Walter Murch edited the three films into chronological order to create this nearly ten-hour epic, incorporating scenes not part of the theatrical releases.

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Directed by

Francis Ford Coppola

Written by

Francis Ford Coppola · Mario Puzo

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Don Michael Corleone

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Tom Hagen

Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton

Kay Adams-Corleone

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Connie Corleone-Rizzi

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Don Vito Corleone

James Caan

James Caan

Sonny Corleone

John Cazale

John Cazale

Fredo Corleone

Court is in session

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.