The godfather trilogy [videorecording]
2008
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Collection of all three movies of the award-winning trilogy 'The Godfather', directed and co-written by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the successful novel by Mario Puzo. Beginning with 'The Godfather' (1972), in late 1940s New York, Mafia 'Godfather' Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) gathers his three sons around him for daughter Connie (Talia Shire)'s wedding; the hot-headed Sonny (James Caan), ineffectual Fredo (John Cazale) and war hero Michael (Al Pacino), who chooses to distance himself from the family 'business'. When Vito is shot and wounded for refusing to sanction a rival family's heroin sales on his territory, Sonny temporarily takes over and embarks on bloody gang warfare. This results in him being killed in an ambush, and Michael finds himself nominated to succeed the ailing Vito. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Brando) and Best Adapted Screenplay. In 'The Godfather: Part II' (1974), it is 1958 and Michael has now fully embraced the trappings of a mafia boss, leading to conflict with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton). As he attempts to expand his crime empire, he thinks of his late father Vito's rise to power in New York during the 1920s, but all of Michael's attempts to emulate Vito and do the best for his family only pulls them further apart. Robert De Niro plays the young Vito in flashbacks to his early life. Both a prequel and sequel to the first movie, the film was nominated for eleven Oscars, winning five awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor (De Niro). Finally, in 'The Godfather: Part III' (1990), it is 1979, and Michael donates $100 million to the Vatican as a signal that his family intend to go legitimate. Unfortunately, the hot-headed Vincent Mancini (Andy Garcia), illegitimate son of Michael's late brother, Sonny, has taken an interest in both business affairs and Michael's daughter, initiating a violent and bloody power struggle. The film was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Director, Best Picture and Best Cinematography.
Main title:
The godfather trilogy [videorecording] / producer, Albert S. Ruddy; producer, Francis Ford Coppola.
Author:
Coppola, Francis Ford, 1939-, directorRota, Nino, 1911-1979, composer (expression)Coppola, Carmine, composer (expression)Pacino, Al, 1940-, actorDuvall, Robert, actorKeaton, Diane, actorCoppola, Sofia, 1971-
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Paramount Home Entertainment, 2008.
Collation:
5 DVDs (612 min.) : colour
Notes:
Region 2, 5 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Digital 5.1), Bonus footage, Trailers, Behind the scenes, Biographies, Commentary (Francis Ford Coppola (3 Films)), Other documentaries (Featurettes: 'Godfather World', 'The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't', 'When The Shooting Stopped', 'Emulsional Rescue - Revealing the Godfather', 'The Godfather on the Red Carpet'. A 73 Minute Documentary On The Origins Of The Film Including Original Screen Tests And Rehearsals. 'The Cinematography Of The Godfather', 'The Music Of The Godfather'.), Image gallery, 'Coppola And Puzo On Screenwriting Storyboards', 'The Corleone Family Tree Character And Cast Biographies', 'Academy Award Acceptance Speeches', 'An Inside Look At The Creative Process Taking The Godfather From Book To Screen'.Made in 1990.Based on the novel by Mario Puzo.DVDR.
Credits:
Credits: director, Francis Ford Coppola; writer, Francis Ford Coppola; writer, Mario Puzo; music, Nino Rota; music, Carmine Coppola; cinematographer, Gordon Willis.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, James Caan, Richard Castellano, John Cazale, Andy Garcia, Sterling Hayden, Lee Strasberg, Eli Wallach, Richard Conte, John Marley, Al Lettieri, Alex Rocco, Michael V. Gazzo, Troy Donahue, G.D. Spradlin, Morgana King, Joe Spinelli, Bruno Kirby, Harry Dean Stanton, Joe Mantegna, George Hamilton, Bridget Fonda, Raf Vallone, Donal Donnelly, Helmut Berger, John Savage, Sofia Coppola.
Audience:
BBFC code: 15.
System details:
DVD.
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
39301