: The film chronicles the Corleone crime family under patriarch Vito Corleone and the transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone , from a war hero and family outsider to a ruthless mafia boss.
: It is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films in world cinema, often compared to its acclaimed sequel, The Godfather Part II . Core Characters Vito Corleone : The head of the Corleone family. Godfather 01 - The Godfather
(1972) is the first installment in the legendary The Godfather trilogy , directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo . Key Features : The film chronicles the Corleone crime family
: The family's informally adopted son and loyal consigliere. often compared to its acclaimed sequel
: The youngest son who eventually succeeds his father.