THE GODFATHER (1972)

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, The 1972 gangster epic tells the story of powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). When the don’s youngest son, Michael (Al Pacino) reluctantly joins the mafia, he becomes more involved and is drawn deeper into an endless cycle of violence and betrayal. The Godfather succeeds in its breathtaking cinematography, a suspenseful script, as well as delivering some of cinema’s most intricate characters. At its core, The Godfather is a story about fathers and sons, a tale about the importance of family and what it truly means. Despite the many hardships that Vito and Michael faces, there’s nothing else that matters more to them than family. Widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made. The Godfather was nominated for an astounding number of ten Academy Awards, winning three (Including Best Picture and Best Actor). Complex, thrilling and downright iconic, The Godfather continues to remain the gold standard for great cinema.