Review The Godfather (1972)

[Doctor Omega]

Your thoughts on this movie.....

The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.

On to the next movie......

THE GODFATHER: PART II....

https://www.imdforums.com/threads/the-godfather-part-ii-1974.1145/



See also......

THE FRESHMAN (1990)......

https://www.imdforums.com/threads/the-freshman-1990.5816/

 

[Hux]

I've never watched it all the way through. Or part two.

But it's one of those films you think you've seen because it's so famous.

 

[Doctor Omega]

Could it be?

Studio Head, Harry Cohn.......

 

[Doctor Omega]

Sinatra wanted a role in this film......


https://www.imdforums.com/threads/from-here-to-eternity-1953.5817/


..... studio head, Harry Cohn, permitting, of course.....


Sinatra got the role.

He also, consequently, won best actor in a supporting role......




All fair and square?

Or - if popular myths are to be believed - were there other factors at play that helped Sinatra's fortunes?

 

[Doctor Omega]

Marlon Brando's Oscar® win for " The Godfather"

Sacheen Littlefeather refusing to accept the Best Actor Oscar® on behalf of Marlon Brando for his performance in "The Godfather" - the 45th Annual Academy Awards® in 1973. Liv Ullmann and Roger Moore presented the award.

 

[Doctor Omega]

The Godfather Wins Best Picture: 1973 Oscars

"The Godfather" producer Albert S. Ruddy winning the Oscar® for Best Picture at the 45th Annual Academy Awards® in 1973. Introduced by Rock Hudson and presented by Clint Eastwood.