The Godfather (Original title)
Date: 1972 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Francis Ford Coppola
Production company billing: ©1972. Paramount Pictures Corporation Paramount Pictures presents an Albert S. Ruddy production [end] Produced by Alfran Productions Inc MPAA: 23101
Synopsis: Period gangster film. A look into the workings of a Mafia family and the emergence of the young son who changes from an idealistic young man to a bloody and ruthless leader when he succeeds his father.
Genre: Gangster
Releases
Date: 1972Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 175 mins Length: 15754 FeetLanguage: English
Date: 2022Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Title: The Godfather warsAuthor: SEAL, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: History of the making of The GODFATHER with reference to the conflicts between the film's makers Francis Ford Coppola, Al Ruddy, Robert Evans, Peter Bart and Charles Bluhdorn over casting, plus further disagreements with the Mafia.
In: Empire n229 July 2008 Page: 175
Title: At home/DVD reissues: The Godfather Trilogy: RemasteredAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n231 September 2008 Pages: 113-123
Title: 10 years of DVDAuthor: CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Pages: 168-172
Title: The 500 greatest movies of all time: "The Godfather is likeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a feature on the five hundred best films of all time Rated the best film of all-time, essay discusses the enduring appeal and fascination with The GODFATHER.
In: Adaptation v1 n2 2008 Pages: 121-139
Title: 'Humanity must perforce prey upon itself like monsters of...Author: GRIGGS, Yvonne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...the deep': King Lear and the urban gangster movie" Explpores how King Lear has been critically underexamined as a source for gangster films, despite its influence on films such as HOUSE OF STRANGERS and the Godfather trilogy.
In: American Cinematographer v89 n5 May 2008 Pages: 78-80,82
Title: Post focus: Paramount restores The GodfatherAuthor: ARGY, Stephanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the programme of restoration undertaken by Paramount Pictures on The GODFATHER. Includes technical details of the work carried out by the restorers.
In: Empire n234 December 2008 Page: 198
Title: At home/Blu-Ray special: The Godfather Trilogy: The...Author: HUGHES, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Coppola Restoration".
In: Empire n225 March 2008 Pages: 152-153
Title: The top 10: Movie henchmanAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compilation of the top ten best 'henchman'; usually the support to the villains in a film.
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Pages: 181-186
Title: In conversation with Francis Ford CoppolaAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Francis Ford Coppola discusses his return to directing after a ten-year break for YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH and his career in general. Includes brief critiques for a top five of Coppola productions.
In: Film Ireland n119 Nov/Dec 2007 Page: 50
Title: Endboard: A Brief Guide To The GodfatherAuthor: MOLATORE, Alessandro Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Cinema Retro v3 n7 2007 Pages: 36-37
Title: Riding the crest of a crime waveAuthor: HUGHES, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses how the crime film genre (particularly in the US) changed over the course of the 1960's/70s. Films highlighted include: POINT BLANK, BONNIE AND CLYDE, GET CARTER and The GODFATHER.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 128-129
Title: The 20 top criminals:the wiliest law-breakers on planet filmArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the ten best criminal characters in fiction film as voted for by the readers of Empire magazine.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 163-168
Title: In conversation with Robert DuvallAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Duvall discusses his long career in films, including working on his most recent film WE OWN THE NIGHT; working with Marlon Brando in The GODFATHER and APOCALYPSE NOW; and a listing of Duvall's top five performances.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 171-181
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 1: a complete history of...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Paramount". History of Paramount Pictures including a timeline, sidebars on Paramount's British films, dance films box office grosses and award wins, Roman Polanski at Paramount and top ten listing of Paramount's best films.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Radio Times 21 Jan 2006 Page: 39
Title: Films.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v33 n4 Winter 2006 Pages: 187-195
Title: The Corleone Chronicles: Revisiting The Godfather Films as..Author: POON, Phoebe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Trilogy".
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Pages: 82-87
Title: The Write Stuff: the 25 greatest screenplays of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An inside look at the 25 best screenplays ever written as chosen by the Writers Guild of America.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 165-174
Title: The essence of greatnessArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: In association with BMW Empire magazine selects seven of the best filmmakers and the film/scene that is their defining m ovie moment.
In: Empire n202 April 2006 Pages: 170-171
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Six: Gangsters & WesternsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten gangster films and westerns are chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films
In: Empire n202 April 2006 Pages: 76-81
Title: Empire Promotion: Crime playsArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Describes how EA have attempted to faithfully recreate the film The GODFATHER into a computer game.
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Pages: 172-175
Title: At Home/DVD Clubb: Francis Ford CoppolaAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of an online debate by the reader's of Empire magazine about the filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Includes a breakdown of the 'restaurant sequence' in The GODFATHER.
In: ScriptWriter n20 January 2005 Pages: 16-24
Title: The Godfather: Genre ClassicAuthor: PALMER, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article analysing the success of The GODFATHER, looking at its mythic elements, its relation to the gangster genre and its appeal to audiences.
In: Empire n189 March 2005 Pages: 70-71
Title: The 10 Greatest Ensemble CastsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of ten films believed to have the best ensemble cast. Including reasons why the films made the list.
In: Empire n195 September 2005 Pages: 134-135
Title: Decade Death Match: 70's: The 10 Greatest '70s MoviesAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief critiques of the ten films considered the best from the 1970s.
In: Film Review n654 March 2005 Pages: 92-93
Title: The Godfather TrilogyAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Page: 6
Title: Icons return to the screen (well, sort of)Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood and prior to his death, Marlon Brando have given permission to EA (Electronic Arts) to use their voices and likenesses in computer games based on their most famous onscreen characters.
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Page: 7
Title: Coppola disapprovesArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Francis Ford Coppola disapproves of his film The GODFATHER being turned into a violent computer game by EA.
In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005 Pages: 58-59
Title: The best films of the '70sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 84-85
Title: Welcome To The FamilyArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: A promotion of the computer game that will be released in 2006 based upon The GODFATHER.
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Pages: 108-110
Title: Robert Duvall: hall of fameAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Duvall who talks about his background and early career, his relationship with James Caan, his experience on APOCALYPSE NOW and The GODFATHER, and his latest role in OPEN RANGE.
In: Film Comment v40 n5 Sep/Oct 2004 Pages: 58-60,62
Title: Orpheus ascendingAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Marlon Brandon's acting style filled with poetry and coming 'deep from the unconscious', referring in particular to The GODFATHER and LAST TANGO IN PARIS.
In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The GODFATHER is listed as number 14 in a feature on the best epic films "of all time".
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Pages: 166-167
Title: Rwd masterpieceAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: DVD review and analysis of The GODFATHER (on release as part of "The Godfather DVD Collection").
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 17
Title: Despatches: The Godfather - part fourAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Random House publishers hope to get Paramount interested in the movie rights to a new instalment of Mario Puzo's novels, previously made into the GODFATHER movies.
In: Empire vSpec. nCrime June 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: The ten most influential crime films ever madeAuthor: FREER, Ian [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of: The GODFATHER, BONNIE AND CLYDE, 12 ANGRY MEN PULP FICTION, M, The FRENCH CONNECTION, The MALTESE FALCON, GOODFELLAS, DIRTY HARRY, The SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
In: American Cinematographer v83 n1 January 2002 Page: 14,16
Title: DVD PlaybackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: The three Godfather movies.
In: Film Comment v38 n2 Mar/Apr 2002 Pages: 30-44
Title: Mythmaker: Francis Ford Coppola; Coppola's family plot...Author: JONES, Kent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on Francis Ford Coppola's career in film followed by an in-depth look at the making of THE GODFATHER trilogy.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002 Page: 35
Title: Critics' top ten: The GodfatherAuthor: CORMAN, Roger Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Roger Corman gives his view of The GODFATHER that forms part of an article giving the results of a poll of critics and diretors for a list of top ten films.
In: Variety 29 Oct 2001 Page: 27,30
Title: DVDAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: review of DVD boxed set "The Godfather Collection"
In: Classic Images n313 July 2001 Page: 40
Title: Music in filmsAuthor: LONG, Harry H. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v6 n10 December 2001 Page: 35
Title: Pocket reviewsAuthor: DOUGHERTY, Martin Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: CD review of The GODFATHER TRILOGY.
In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001 Page: 84
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-recorded set of the best music from the three GODFATHER films.
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 42
Title: Reel news: sue-sue-studio!Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A note on 5 movie lawsuits. Refers to RSAPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS (1934), OBJECTIVE, BURMA! (1945), DR. G AND THE BIKINI MACHINE (1964), The WILD ANGELS (1967), and The GODFATHER (1971).
In: American Cinematographer v80 n3 March 1999 Pages: 100-165
Title: A cinematic honor rollAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of a readers' poll set up by American Cinemat- ographer to determine the best photographed films of all time. Two sections of 50 best films: 1894-1949 and 1950-1997 Includes a piece on The GODFATHER (1972) [p.132].
In: Empire n109 July 1998 Pages: 72-74
Title: Empire heroes: Robert DuvallAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Robert Duvall discusses his career, referring particularly to the making of Coppola's APOCALYPSE NOW, The GODFATHER, and his own film The APOSTLE in which he stars and which he wrote, directed, and executive-produced.
In: Premiere v5 n8 September 1997 Pages: 70-79
Title: Mob ruleAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with several filmmakers and actors about THE GODFATHER and its making
In: Empire n101 November 1997 Page: 150
Title: Books film and fictionAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Book review of "The Godfather Book" by Peter Cowie, pub. by Faber And Faber. The book gives a detailed story of the three Godfather films directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
In: Premiere v10 n12 August 1997 Pages: 80-86, 107
Title: Making Crime PayAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Language: English
Description: Actors and filmmakers involved in The Godfather on the making of the film.
In: Film Ireland n62 Dec 97'/Jan'98 Page: 43
Title: [Film Ireland - n62 Dec 97'/Jan'98: no known title]Author: FANNING, Arnold Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reviews "The Godfather Book" by Peter Cowie (pub: Faber).
In: Premiere v4 n6 July 1996 Page: 19
Title: [Premiere - v4 n6 July 1996: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n86 August 1996 Page: 32
Title: new filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n86 August 1996 Pages: 52-56
Title: the family that slays together...stays togetherAuthor: THOMAS, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The publishing director of Empire magazine gives his personal view of Francis Ford Coppola's The GODFATHER.
In: Empire n63 September 1994 Pages: 62-63
Title: Let's see your performance...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Selects scenes from WAYNE'S WORLD, The GODFATHER, BASIC INSTINCT, and CASABLANCA, all of which have been screened worldwide, and compares how the dialogue, subtitled by various countries, translates back into English.
In: American Cinematographer v75 n8 August 1994 Pages: 89-90,92
Title: On location with The GodfatherAuthor: Steele, Gregg Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Reprint of a 1971 interview with Gordon Willis, Director of Photography on THE GODFATHER (1972) where he explains his visual approach to the film and details his "rule-breaking techniques".
In: Film Comment v29 n5 Sep/Oct 1993 Pages: 12-18
Title: Death and its detailsAuthor: THOMSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about deaths in feature films like GODFATHER, WHITE HEAT, SILENCE OF THE LAMB etc. with descriptions and part- descriptions of the deaths
In: Sight and Sound v2 n2 June 1992 Page: 33
Title: Kiss of deathAuthor: TILLMAN, Lynne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lynne Tillman writes about her "obsession" with the film.
In: Cinefex n46 May 1991 Pages: 46-59
Title: Death & Aging - a Corleone chronicleAuthor: MORGAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the work of make-up artist Dick Smith on aging Marlon Brando as Corleone in The GODFATHER as well as the other special effects work by other artists.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n31 26 Dec 1990 Page: 13, 14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v315 n31 26 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the film, plus details of release, credits, box office gross and awards in an adjoining section.
In: The Listener v122 n3124 27 Jul 1989 Page: 32
Title: [The Listener - v122 n3124 27 Jul 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v23 n4 Jul/Aug 1987 Pages: 22-26
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n4 Jul/Aug 1987: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on how Italians are portrayed in films, predominantly as hoods and gangsters.
In: The Listener v113 n2912 6 Jun 1985 Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v113 n2912 6 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Radio Times v246 n3212 8 Jun 1985 Pages: 22-23
Title: [Radio Times - v246 n3212 8 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Positif n288 February 1985 Pages: 41-44
Title: [Positif - n288 February 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Details of each episode of the TV version, and differences between the films and TV productions.
In: Cinema e Cinema v11 n38 Jan/Mar 1984 Pages: 41-48
Title: [Cinema e Cinema - v11 n38 Jan/Mar 1984: no known title]Language: Italian
Description: Discussion of the confusion of identities of Mike, Michele, Michael Corleone and the contradiction in the Italian emigrant and his stereotyped image.
In: Filme n6 1980
Title: [Filme - n6 1980: no known title]Language: German
Description: Discussion of Willis's camerawork.
In: Ecran n83 15 Sep 1979 Pages: 20-24
Title: [Ecran - n83 15 Sep 1979: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Critical study.
In: Film Criticism v3 n1 Autumn 1978 Pages: 35-44
Title: [Film Criticism - v3 n1 Autumn 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Analysis of patterns of corruption.
In: Journal of Popular Film v4 n2 1975 Pages: 157-163
Title: [Journal of Popular Film - v4 n2 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v25 n8 August 1975 Page: 14
Title: [Film Review - v25 n8 August 1975: no known title]Language: English
Description: Family tree.
In: Journal of Popular Film v2 n2 Spring 1973 Pages: 115-135
Title: [Journal of Popular Film - v2 n2 Spring 1973: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Motifs of image and sound in The Godfather.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v220 n41 7 Apr 1972 Page: 1
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v220 n41 7 Apr 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report about the promotion work of R. Evans for the film.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v39 n464 September 1972 Page: 190
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v39 n464 September 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v220 n19 8 Mar 1972 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v220 n19 8 Mar 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v19 n1 October 1972 Page: 56
Title: [Films and Filming - v19 n1 October 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Focus on Film n11 Autumn 1972 Pages: 5-6
Title: [Focus on Film - n11 Autumn 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v220 n11 25 Feb 1972 Page: 1
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v220 n11 25 Feb 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on Mario Puzo about his experience and involvement with the making of the film.
In: Filmfacts v15 n4 1972 Pages: 69-74
Title: [Filmfacts - v15 n4 1972: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v41 n4 Autumn 1972 Pages: 217-223
Title: [Sight and Sound - v41 n4 Autumn 1972: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Review and interview with director.
In: Film Quarterly v25 n4 Summer 1972 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Film Quarterly - v25 n4 Summer 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 8 Mar 1972 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 8 Mar 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Show v2 n2 April 1972 Pages: 18-22
Title: [Show - v2 n2 April 1972: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with James Caan.
In: Cinema TV Today n9996 2 Sep 1972 Page: 20
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9996 2 Sep 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v219 n44 1 Feb 1972 Page: 8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v219 n44 1 Feb 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on how Gianni Russo got a part for the film.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v215 n33 2 Apr 1971 Page: 14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v215 n33 2 Apr 1971: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 1 Sep 1971 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 1 Sep 1971: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v52 n6 June 1971 Pages: 568-571
Title: [American Cinematographer - v52 n6 June 1971: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Take One v3 n4 Mar/Apr 1971 Page: 27, 28
Title: [Take One - v3 n4 Mar/Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
Author: LEWIS, Jon Pages: 102 pages
Title: companion to the gangster film
Author: Larke-Walsh, George S. Pages: xv, 531 pages
Title: Godfather family album
Author: DUNCAN, Paul Pages: 600 pages
Title: Versions of Hollywood crime cinema: studies in Ford, Wilder, Coppola, Scorsese and others
Author: Freedman, Carl Pages: x, 189 pages
Title: Film analysis: a Norton Reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey Pages: xvii, 1134 pages
Description: Also discusses Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1895-1897).
Title: Godfather: the official motion picture archives
Author: Cowie, Peter Pages: 96 pages.
Title: Godfather: the official motion picture archives
Author: Cowie, Peter Pages: 96 pages.
Title: godfather was a girl: the real-life people who inspired famous characters
Author: Evans, Eamon Pages: xi, 356 pages
Title: Godfather
Author: LEWIS, Jon Pages: 96 p.
Title: Catholics in the movies
Author: MCDANNELL, Colleen Pages: xiv, 362 pages
Title: Godfather in pictures: an unofficial companion
Author: NOURMAND, Tony Pages: 168p.
Title: Crime wave: the filmgoers' guide to the great crime movies
Author: HUGHES, Howard Pages: xxviii, 236 p.
Title: Boffo!: how I learned to love the blockbuster and fear the bomb
Author: BART, Peter Pages: xxiv, 325p.
Title: Dogville vs Hollywood
Author: HORSLEY, Jake Pages: 379 p.
Title: Hollywood Italians: dagos, palookas, romeos, wise guys, and sopranos
Author: BONDANELLA, Peter Pages: 352 p.
Title: Blockbuster: how Hollywood learned to stop worrying and love the Summer
Author: Shone, Tom Pages: viii, 340 p.
Title: Gangster films
Author: SMITH, Jim Pages: 291 p.
Title: Writers at the movies: twenty-six contemporary authors celebrate twenty-six memorable movies
Author: SHEPARD, Jim Pages: viii, 277 p.
Title: Film as religion: myths, morals, and rituals
Author: LYDEN, John C. Pages: viii, 289 p.
Title: Crime films
Author: LEITCH, Thomas M. Pages: xv, 383 p.
Title: Godfather
Author: MALYSZKO, William Pages: 87 p.
Title: Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy
Author: BROWNE, Nick Pages: ix-xiv, 191 pages
Title: Easy riders, raging bulls: how the sex-drugs-and-rock'n'roll generation saved Hollywood
Author: Biskind, Peter Pages: 506p.
Title: Play it again, Sam: retakes on remakes
Author: HORTON, Andrew Pages: vii-ix, 358 pages
Title: Easy riders, raging bulls: how the sex'n'drugs'n'rock'n'roll generation saved Hollywood
Author: Biskind, Peter Pages: 506 pages
Title: Godfather book
Author: Cowie, Peter Pages: viii-xiii, 257p.
Title: Legal reelism: movies as legal texts
Author: DENVIR, John Pages: xi-xviii, 314p.
Title: Radical visions: American film renaissance, 1967-1976
Author: MAN, Glenn Pages: xi. 216p.
Description: NASHVILLE pp.149-175 TAXI DRIVER pp.149-175 CHINATOWN pp.121-149 The WILD BUNCH pp.69-96 MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER pp.69-96 The GRADUATE pp.33-69 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 33-68 BONNIE AND CLYDE pp.7-32
Title: The tools of screenwriting: a writer's guide to the craft and elements of a screenplay
Author: HOWARD, David Pages: 298p.
Title: Godfather movies: a pictorial history
Author: GARDNER, Gerald Pages: 191p.
Title: certain tendency of the Hollywood cinema, 1930-1980
Author: RAY, Robert B. Pages: 411p.
Title: Marlon Brando
Author: FRANK, Alan Pages: 80 pages
Title: Overexposures: the crisis in American filmmaking
Author: Thomson, David Pages: 348p.
Description: Parts of this book originally appeared elsewhere. AMERICAN GIGOLO pp. 153-172 APOCALYPSE NOW pp. 305-316 The GODFATHER pp. 283-297 HALLOWEEN pp. 173-187 PSYCHO pp. 202-214 The SHINING pp. 317-333 SUNSET BOULEVARD pp. 153-172 Warren BEATTY pp. 240-250 Alfred HITCHCOCK pp. 188-201 Jerry LEWIS pp. 123-133 Bob RAFELSON pp. 215-223 James TOBACK pp. 251-267
Title: Godfather journal
Author: ZUCKERMAN, Ira Pages: 143p
Title: Godfather papers and other confessions
Author: PUZO, Mario Pages: 252p
Description: The GODFATHER pp. 32-69, 249-252
Title: Film analysis: a Norton reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey Pages: 960 p.
Title: annotated Godfather: the complete screenplay
Author: Jones, Jenny M. Pages: 263 p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-628540
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2022BFI identifier: N-7032253
Status: Master - Access to film print is subject to clearance
Date: 1972 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: Francis Ford Coppola
Production company billing: ©1972. Paramount Pictures Corporation Paramount Pictures presents an Albert S. Ruddy production [end] Produced by Alfran Productions Inc MPAA: 23101
Synopsis: Period gangster film. A look into the workings of a Mafia family and the emergence of the young son who changes from an idealistic young man to a bloody and ruthless leader when he succeeds his father.
Genre: Gangster
Releases
Date: 1972Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 175 mins Length: 15754 FeetLanguage: English
Date: 2022Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundDialogue (original): English
Credits
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©: Paramount Pictures Corporation, Produced by: Alfran Productions, Presented by: Paramount Pictures, Produced by: Albert S. Ruddy, Associate Producer: Gray Frederickson, Unit Production Manager: Fred Caruso, Production Manager (Sicilian Unit): Valerio De Paolis, Unit Co-ordinator: Robert Barth, Location Co-ordinator: Michael Briggs, Tony Bowers, Post-production Consultant: Walter Murch, Foreign Post-production: Peter Zinner, Executive Assistant: Robert S. Mendelsohn, Assistant to Producer: Gary Chazan, Assistant Director: Fred Gallo, Assistant Director (Sicilian Unit): Tony Brandt, [2nd Assistant Director]: Steven Skloot, Script Continuity: Nancy Tonery, Casting: Fred Roos, Casting: Andrea Eastman, Casting: Louis Digiaimo, Screenplay by: Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola, [Screenplay - Brando/Pacino Garden Seq]: Robert Towne, Based on the novel by: Mario Puzo, Director of Photography: Gordon Willis, [2nd Unit Director of Photography]: Bill Butler, [Insert Photography]: George Lucas, Camera Operator: Michael Chapman, [1st Camera Assistant]: Tibor Sands, [2nd Camera Assistant]: Peter Salim, [Gaffer]: Dusty Wallace, [Best Boy]: Ed Tonkin, Ed Quinn, [Electrician]: David McClean, [Electrician]: Russell W. Engels, Joe Rutledge, [Generator Operator]: Jim Meyerhoff, [Key Grip]: Robert Ward, [Dolly Grip]: Robert Volpe, [Grip]: Robert Royal, [Grip]: Michael Oates, [Grip]: Ed Kammerer, Ray Williams, [Set Grip]: Ed Knott, [Stills]: Jack Stager, Special Effects: A.D. Flowers, Special Effects: Joe Lombardi, Special Effects: Sass Bedig, Edited by: William Reynolds, Peter Zinner, [Editor - New York]: Marc Laub, Murray Solomon, [Assistant Editor - New York]: Barbara Marks, [Assistant Editor]: Jack Wheeler, Pierre Jalbert, Production Designer: Dean Tavoularis, Art Director: Warren Clymer, Sicilian Unit Assistant Art Director: Samuel Verts, Set Decorator: Philip Smith, [Set Dresser]: Richard Adee, [Set Dresser]: John Godfrey, [Set Dresser]: Frank Iannacone, Ray Murphy, [Draftsman]: May Callas, [Draftsman]: Angelo Graham, [Draftsman]: Robert Wightman, Richard Fuhrman, [Chargeman Scenic]: Ed Garzero, [Scenic Artist]: Herbert Gruber, [Scenic Artist]: William Ferguson, [Scenic Artist]: Tom Ford, [Scenic Artist]: Joseph Zackiewicz, [Scenic Artist]: Rudolph Lucek, David Moon, [Brushman]: Peter Semidey, [Property Master]: Tom Wright, [Standby Props]: David Goodnuff, Leslie Bloom, [Outside Props]: Jack Wright Jr, [Construction Grip]: Joe Williams, [Carpenter]: Edward Swanson, [Carpenter]: Ken Paquette, John Michalak, Costume Designer: Anna Hill Johnstone, Women's Wardrobe: Marilyn Putnam, Wardrobe Supervisor: George Newman, Make-up: Dick Smith, Make-up: Philip Rhodes, Hairstylist: Phil Leto, Music Composed by: Nino Rota, Additional Music (Mall Wedding Sequence): Carmine Coppola, Additional Music (Baptism Sequence): J.S. Bach, [Music] Conducted by: Carlo Savina, Production Recording: Christopher Newman, [Sound Recordist]: Les Lazarowitz, [Boom Operator]: Pat Suraci, Re-recording: Bud Grenzbach, Richard Portman, [Technical Adviser]: Sonny Grosso, [Antique Car Co-ordinator]: Richard Nelson, Cinemobile Technician: Johnny Jensen, [Teamster Captain]: James Giblin, [Teamster]: Rocco Derasmo, [Teamster]: George Lynch Jr, Thomas J. Whelan, [Driver]: Charles Lazzaro, [Driver]: Ray Hartwick, [Driver]: Louis Volpe, [Driver]: Edward Venn, [Driver]: Ed Wilson, John Whelan, Location Service: Cinemobile Systems
Cast
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Marlon Brando (Don Vito Corleone), Al Pacino (Michael Corleone), James Caan (Santino 'Sonny' Corleone), Richard Castellano (Peter Clemenza), Robert Duvall (Tom Hagen), Sterling Hayden (Captain McCluskey), John Marley (Jack Woltz), Richard Conte (Barzini), Al Lettieri (Virgil Sollozzo), Diane Keaton (Kay Adams), Abe Vigoda (Tessio), Talia Shire (Connie Rizzi), Gianni Russo (Carlo Rizzi), John Cazale (Fredo Corleone), Rudy Bond (Carmine Cuneo), Al Martino (Johnny Fontane), Morgana King (Mama Corleone), Lenny Montana (Luca Brasi), John Martino (Paulie Gatto), Salvatore Corsitto (Bonasera), Richard Bright (Neri), Alex Rocco (Moe Greene), Tony Giorgio (Bruno Tattaglia), Vito Scotti (Nazorine), Tere Livrano (Theresa Hagen), Victor Rendina (Philip Tattaglia), Jeannie Linero (Lucy Mancini), Julie Gregg (Sandra Corleone), Ardell Sheridan (Mrs Clemenza), Simonetta Stefanelli (Apollonia Vitelli), Angelo Infanti (Fabrizio), Corrado Gaipa (Don Tommasino), Franco Citti (Calo), Saro Urzì (Vitelli), Sonny Grosso ([McCluskey's aide]), Carmine Coppola ([pianist]), Sofia Coppola ([Rizzi baby boy at christening]), Joe Spinell ([Willi Cicci]), Max Brandt ([extra in furniture-moving scene]), Tony Geiger, Pete Lemongello ([uncredited])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Vanity Fair n583 March 2009 Pages: 154-167,210-213Title: The Godfather warsAuthor: SEAL, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: History of the making of The GODFATHER with reference to the conflicts between the film's makers Francis Ford Coppola, Al Ruddy, Robert Evans, Peter Bart and Charles Bluhdorn over casting, plus further disagreements with the Mafia.
In: Empire n229 July 2008 Page: 175
Title: At home/DVD reissues: The Godfather Trilogy: RemasteredAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n231 September 2008 Pages: 113-123
Title: 10 years of DVDAuthor: CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Pages: 168-172
Title: The 500 greatest movies of all time: "The Godfather is likeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a feature on the five hundred best films of all time Rated the best film of all-time, essay discusses the enduring appeal and fascination with The GODFATHER.
In: Adaptation v1 n2 2008 Pages: 121-139
Title: 'Humanity must perforce prey upon itself like monsters of...Author: GRIGGS, Yvonne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...the deep': King Lear and the urban gangster movie" Explpores how King Lear has been critically underexamined as a source for gangster films, despite its influence on films such as HOUSE OF STRANGERS and the Godfather trilogy.
In: American Cinematographer v89 n5 May 2008 Pages: 78-80,82
Title: Post focus: Paramount restores The GodfatherAuthor: ARGY, Stephanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the programme of restoration undertaken by Paramount Pictures on The GODFATHER. Includes technical details of the work carried out by the restorers.
In: Empire n234 December 2008 Page: 198
Title: At home/Blu-Ray special: The Godfather Trilogy: The...Author: HUGHES, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Coppola Restoration".
In: Empire n225 March 2008 Pages: 152-153
Title: The top 10: Movie henchmanAuthor: CROOK, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compilation of the top ten best 'henchman'; usually the support to the villains in a film.
In: Empire n222 December 2007 Pages: 181-186
Title: In conversation with Francis Ford CoppolaAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Francis Ford Coppola discusses his return to directing after a ten-year break for YOUTH WITHOUT YOUTH and his career in general. Includes brief critiques for a top five of Coppola productions.
In: Film Ireland n119 Nov/Dec 2007 Page: 50
Title: Endboard: A Brief Guide To The GodfatherAuthor: MOLATORE, Alessandro Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Cinema Retro v3 n7 2007 Pages: 36-37
Title: Riding the crest of a crime waveAuthor: HUGHES, Howard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses how the crime film genre (particularly in the US) changed over the course of the 1960's/70s. Films highlighted include: POINT BLANK, BONNIE AND CLYDE, GET CARTER and The GODFATHER.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 128-129
Title: The 20 top criminals:the wiliest law-breakers on planet filmArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the ten best criminal characters in fiction film as voted for by the readers of Empire magazine.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 163-168
Title: In conversation with Robert DuvallAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Duvall discusses his long career in films, including working on his most recent film WE OWN THE NIGHT; working with Marlon Brando in The GODFATHER and APOCALYPSE NOW; and a listing of Duvall's top five performances.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Pages: 171-181
Title: The greatest movie studios: part 1: a complete history of...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Paramount". History of Paramount Pictures including a timeline, sidebars on Paramount's British films, dance films box office grosses and award wins, Roman Polanski at Paramount and top ten listing of Paramount's best films.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Radio Times 21 Jan 2006 Page: 39
Title: Films.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v33 n4 Winter 2006 Pages: 187-195
Title: The Corleone Chronicles: Revisiting The Godfather Films as..Author: POON, Phoebe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Trilogy".
In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006 Pages: 82-87
Title: The Write Stuff: the 25 greatest screenplays of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An inside look at the 25 best screenplays ever written as chosen by the Writers Guild of America.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Pages: 165-174
Title: The essence of greatnessArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: In association with BMW Empire magazine selects seven of the best filmmakers and the film/scene that is their defining m ovie moment.
In: Empire n202 April 2006 Pages: 170-171
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Six: Gangsters & WesternsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten gangster films and westerns are chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films
In: Empire n202 April 2006 Pages: 76-81
Title: Empire Promotion: Crime playsArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Describes how EA have attempted to faithfully recreate the film The GODFATHER into a computer game.
In: Empire n200 February 2006 Pages: 172-175
Title: At Home/DVD Clubb: Francis Ford CoppolaAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of an online debate by the reader's of Empire magazine about the filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Includes a breakdown of the 'restaurant sequence' in The GODFATHER.
In: ScriptWriter n20 January 2005 Pages: 16-24
Title: The Godfather: Genre ClassicAuthor: PALMER, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article analysing the success of The GODFATHER, looking at its mythic elements, its relation to the gangster genre and its appeal to audiences.
In: Empire n189 March 2005 Pages: 70-71
Title: The 10 Greatest Ensemble CastsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of ten films believed to have the best ensemble cast. Including reasons why the films made the list.
In: Empire n195 September 2005 Pages: 134-135
Title: Decade Death Match: 70's: The 10 Greatest '70s MoviesAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief critiques of the ten films considered the best from the 1970s.
In: Film Review n654 March 2005 Pages: 92-93
Title: The Godfather TrilogyAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Page: 6
Title: Icons return to the screen (well, sort of)Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood and prior to his death, Marlon Brando have given permission to EA (Electronic Arts) to use their voices and likenesses in computer games based on their most famous onscreen characters.
In: Cinema Retro n2 May 2005 Page: 7
Title: Coppola disapprovesArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: News that Francis Ford Coppola disapproves of his film The GODFATHER being turned into a violent computer game by EA.
In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005 Pages: 58-59
Title: The best films of the '70sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Empire n196 October 2005 Pages: 84-85
Title: Welcome To The FamilyArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: A promotion of the computer game that will be released in 2006 based upon The GODFATHER.
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Pages: 108-110
Title: Robert Duvall: hall of fameAuthor: WISE, Damon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Robert Duvall who talks about his background and early career, his relationship with James Caan, his experience on APOCALYPSE NOW and The GODFATHER, and his latest role in OPEN RANGE.
In: Film Comment v40 n5 Sep/Oct 2004 Pages: 58-60,62
Title: Orpheus ascendingAuthor: TAUBIN, Amy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Marlon Brandon's acting style filled with poetry and coming 'deep from the unconscious', referring in particular to The GODFATHER and LAST TANGO IN PARIS.
In: Film Review vSpec. n51 Epics Pages: 70-97
Title: The top 20 greatest epics of all timeAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The GODFATHER is listed as number 14 in a feature on the best epic films "of all time".
In: Empire n180 June 2004 Pages: 166-167
Title: Rwd masterpieceAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: DVD review and analysis of The GODFATHER (on release as part of "The Godfather DVD Collection").
In: Film Review n626 January 2003 Page: 17
Title: Despatches: The Godfather - part fourAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Random House publishers hope to get Paramount interested in the movie rights to a new instalment of Mario Puzo's novels, previously made into the GODFATHER movies.
In: Empire vSpec. nCrime June 2003 Page: [whole issue]
Title: The ten most influential crime films ever madeAuthor: FREER, Ian [et al...] Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Assessment of: The GODFATHER, BONNIE AND CLYDE, 12 ANGRY MEN PULP FICTION, M, The FRENCH CONNECTION, The MALTESE FALCON, GOODFELLAS, DIRTY HARRY, The SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
In: American Cinematographer v83 n1 January 2002 Page: 14,16
Title: DVD PlaybackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: The three Godfather movies.
In: Film Comment v38 n2 Mar/Apr 2002 Pages: 30-44
Title: Mythmaker: Francis Ford Coppola; Coppola's family plot...Author: JONES, Kent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on Francis Ford Coppola's career in film followed by an in-depth look at the making of THE GODFATHER trilogy.
In: Sight and Sound v12 n9 September 2002 Page: 35
Title: Critics' top ten: The GodfatherAuthor: CORMAN, Roger Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Roger Corman gives his view of The GODFATHER that forms part of an article giving the results of a poll of critics and diretors for a list of top ten films.
In: Variety 29 Oct 2001 Page: 27,30
Title: DVDAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: review of DVD boxed set "The Godfather Collection"
In: Classic Images n313 July 2001 Page: 40
Title: Music in filmsAuthor: LONG, Harry H. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v6 n10 December 2001 Page: 35
Title: Pocket reviewsAuthor: DOUGHERTY, Martin Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: CD review of The GODFATHER TRILOGY.
In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001 Page: 84
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-recorded set of the best music from the three GODFATHER films.
In: Empire n131 May 2000 Page: 42
Title: Reel news: sue-sue-studio!Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A note on 5 movie lawsuits. Refers to RSAPUTIN AND THE EMPRESS (1934), OBJECTIVE, BURMA! (1945), DR. G AND THE BIKINI MACHINE (1964), The WILD ANGELS (1967), and The GODFATHER (1971).
In: American Cinematographer v80 n3 March 1999 Pages: 100-165
Title: A cinematic honor rollAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of a readers' poll set up by American Cinemat- ographer to determine the best photographed films of all time. Two sections of 50 best films: 1894-1949 and 1950-1997 Includes a piece on The GODFATHER (1972) [p.132].
In: Empire n109 July 1998 Pages: 72-74
Title: Empire heroes: Robert DuvallAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Robert Duvall discusses his career, referring particularly to the making of Coppola's APOCALYPSE NOW, The GODFATHER, and his own film The APOSTLE in which he stars and which he wrote, directed, and executive-produced.
In: Premiere v5 n8 September 1997 Pages: 70-79
Title: Mob ruleAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with several filmmakers and actors about THE GODFATHER and its making
In: Empire n101 November 1997 Page: 150
Title: Books film and fictionAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Book review of "The Godfather Book" by Peter Cowie, pub. by Faber And Faber. The book gives a detailed story of the three Godfather films directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
In: Premiere v10 n12 August 1997 Pages: 80-86, 107
Title: Making Crime PayAuthor: BISKIND, Peter Language: English
Description: Actors and filmmakers involved in The Godfather on the making of the film.
In: Film Ireland n62 Dec 97'/Jan'98 Page: 43
Title: [Film Ireland - n62 Dec 97'/Jan'98: no known title]Author: FANNING, Arnold Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reviews "The Godfather Book" by Peter Cowie (pub: Faber).
In: Premiere v4 n6 July 1996 Page: 19
Title: [Premiere - v4 n6 July 1996: no known title]Author: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n86 August 1996 Page: 32
Title: new filmsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n86 August 1996 Pages: 52-56
Title: the family that slays together...stays togetherAuthor: THOMAS, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The publishing director of Empire magazine gives his personal view of Francis Ford Coppola's The GODFATHER.
In: Empire n63 September 1994 Pages: 62-63
Title: Let's see your performance...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Selects scenes from WAYNE'S WORLD, The GODFATHER, BASIC INSTINCT, and CASABLANCA, all of which have been screened worldwide, and compares how the dialogue, subtitled by various countries, translates back into English.
In: American Cinematographer v75 n8 August 1994 Pages: 89-90,92
Title: On location with The GodfatherAuthor: Steele, Gregg Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Reprint of a 1971 interview with Gordon Willis, Director of Photography on THE GODFATHER (1972) where he explains his visual approach to the film and details his "rule-breaking techniques".
In: Film Comment v29 n5 Sep/Oct 1993 Pages: 12-18
Title: Death and its detailsAuthor: THOMSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about deaths in feature films like GODFATHER, WHITE HEAT, SILENCE OF THE LAMB etc. with descriptions and part- descriptions of the deaths
In: Sight and Sound v2 n2 June 1992 Page: 33
Title: Kiss of deathAuthor: TILLMAN, Lynne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Lynne Tillman writes about her "obsession" with the film.
In: Cinefex n46 May 1991 Pages: 46-59
Title: Death & Aging - a Corleone chronicleAuthor: MORGAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the work of make-up artist Dick Smith on aging Marlon Brando as Corleone in The GODFATHER as well as the other special effects work by other artists.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n31 26 Dec 1990 Page: 13, 14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v315 n31 26 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the film, plus details of release, credits, box office gross and awards in an adjoining section.
In: The Listener v122 n3124 27 Jul 1989 Page: 32
Title: [The Listener - v122 n3124 27 Jul 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v23 n4 Jul/Aug 1987 Pages: 22-26
Title: [Film Comment - v23 n4 Jul/Aug 1987: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on how Italians are portrayed in films, predominantly as hoods and gangsters.
In: The Listener v113 n2912 6 Jun 1985 Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v113 n2912 6 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Radio Times v246 n3212 8 Jun 1985 Pages: 22-23
Title: [Radio Times - v246 n3212 8 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Positif n288 February 1985 Pages: 41-44
Title: [Positif - n288 February 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Details of each episode of the TV version, and differences between the films and TV productions.
In: Cinema e Cinema v11 n38 Jan/Mar 1984 Pages: 41-48
Title: [Cinema e Cinema - v11 n38 Jan/Mar 1984: no known title]Language: Italian
Description: Discussion of the confusion of identities of Mike, Michele, Michael Corleone and the contradiction in the Italian emigrant and his stereotyped image.
In: Filme n6 1980
Title: [Filme - n6 1980: no known title]Language: German
Description: Discussion of Willis's camerawork.
In: Ecran n83 15 Sep 1979 Pages: 20-24
Title: [Ecran - n83 15 Sep 1979: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Critical study.
In: Film Criticism v3 n1 Autumn 1978 Pages: 35-44
Title: [Film Criticism - v3 n1 Autumn 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Analysis of patterns of corruption.
In: Journal of Popular Film v4 n2 1975 Pages: 157-163
Title: [Journal of Popular Film - v4 n2 1975: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Review v25 n8 August 1975 Page: 14
Title: [Film Review - v25 n8 August 1975: no known title]Language: English
Description: Family tree.
In: Journal of Popular Film v2 n2 Spring 1973 Pages: 115-135
Title: [Journal of Popular Film - v2 n2 Spring 1973: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Motifs of image and sound in The Godfather.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v220 n41 7 Apr 1972 Page: 1
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v220 n41 7 Apr 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report about the promotion work of R. Evans for the film.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v39 n464 September 1972 Page: 190
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v39 n464 September 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v220 n19 8 Mar 1972 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v220 n19 8 Mar 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v19 n1 October 1972 Page: 56
Title: [Films and Filming - v19 n1 October 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Focus on Film n11 Autumn 1972 Pages: 5-6
Title: [Focus on Film - n11 Autumn 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v220 n11 25 Feb 1972 Page: 1
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v220 n11 25 Feb 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on Mario Puzo about his experience and involvement with the making of the film.
In: Filmfacts v15 n4 1972 Pages: 69-74
Title: [Filmfacts - v15 n4 1972: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v41 n4 Autumn 1972 Pages: 217-223
Title: [Sight and Sound - v41 n4 Autumn 1972: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Review and interview with director.
In: Film Quarterly v25 n4 Summer 1972 Pages: 60-61
Title: [Film Quarterly - v25 n4 Summer 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 8 Mar 1972 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 8 Mar 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: Show v2 n2 April 1972 Pages: 18-22
Title: [Show - v2 n2 April 1972: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with James Caan.
In: Cinema TV Today n9996 2 Sep 1972 Page: 20
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9996 2 Sep 1972: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v219 n44 1 Feb 1972 Page: 8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v219 n44 1 Feb 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on how Gianni Russo got a part for the film.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v215 n33 2 Apr 1971 Page: 14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v215 n33 2 Apr 1971: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 1 Sep 1971 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 1 Sep 1971: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v52 n6 June 1971 Pages: 568-571
Title: [American Cinematographer - v52 n6 June 1971: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Take One v3 n4 Mar/Apr 1971 Page: 27, 28
Title: [Take One - v3 n4 Mar/Apr 1971: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: GodfatherAuthor: LEWIS, Jon Pages: 102 pages
Title: companion to the gangster film
Author: Larke-Walsh, George S. Pages: xv, 531 pages
Title: Godfather family album
Author: DUNCAN, Paul Pages: 600 pages
Title: Versions of Hollywood crime cinema: studies in Ford, Wilder, Coppola, Scorsese and others
Author: Freedman, Carl Pages: x, 189 pages
Title: Film analysis: a Norton Reader
Author: GEIGER, Jeffrey Pages: xvii, 1134 pages
Description: Also discusses Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1895-1897).
Title: Godfather: the official motion picture archives
Author: Cowie, Peter Pages: 96 pages.
Title: Godfather: the official motion picture archives
Author: Cowie, Peter Pages: 96 pages.
Title: godfather was a girl: the real-life people who inspired famous characters
Author: Evans, Eamon Pages: xi, 356 pages
Title: Godfather
Author: LEWIS, Jon Pages: 96 p.
Title: Catholics in the movies
Author: MCDANNELL, Colleen Pages: xiv, 362 pages
Title: Godfather in pictures: an unofficial companion
Author: NOURMAND, Tony Pages: 168p.
Title: Crime wave: the filmgoers' guide to the great crime movies
Author: HUGHES, Howard Pages: xxviii, 236 p.
Title: Boffo!: how I learned to love the blockbuster and fear the bomb
Author: BART, Peter Pages: xxiv, 325p.
Title: Dogville vs Hollywood
Author: HORSLEY, Jake Pages: 379 p.
Title: Hollywood Italians: dagos, palookas, romeos, wise guys, and sopranos
Author: BONDANELLA, Peter Pages: 352 p.
Title: Blockbuster: how Hollywood learned to stop worrying and love the Summer
Author: Shone, Tom Pages: viii, 340 p.
Title: Gangster films
Author: SMITH, Jim Pages: 291 p.
Title: Writers at the movies: twenty-six contemporary authors celebrate twenty-six memorable movies
Author: SHEPARD, Jim Pages: viii, 277 p.
Title: Film as religion: myths, morals, and rituals
Author: LYDEN, John C. Pages: viii, 289 p.
Title: Crime films
Author: LEITCH, Thomas M. Pages: xv, 383 p.
Title: Godfather
Author: MALYSZKO, William Pages: 87 p.
Title: Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy
Author: BROWNE, Nick Pages: ix-xiv, 191 pages
Title: Easy riders, raging bulls: how the sex-drugs-and-rock'n'roll generation saved Hollywood
Author: Biskind, Peter Pages: 506p.
Title: Play it again, Sam: retakes on remakes
Author: HORTON, Andrew Pages: vii-ix, 358 pages
Title: Easy riders, raging bulls: how the sex'n'drugs'n'rock'n'roll generation saved Hollywood
Author: Biskind, Peter Pages: 506 pages
Title: Godfather book
Author: Cowie, Peter Pages: viii-xiii, 257p.
Title: Legal reelism: movies as legal texts
Author: DENVIR, John Pages: xi-xviii, 314p.
Title: Radical visions: American film renaissance, 1967-1976
Author: MAN, Glenn Pages: xi. 216p.
Description: NASHVILLE pp.149-175 TAXI DRIVER pp.149-175 CHINATOWN pp.121-149 The WILD BUNCH pp.69-96 MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER pp.69-96 The GRADUATE pp.33-69 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 33-68 BONNIE AND CLYDE pp.7-32
Title: The tools of screenwriting: a writer's guide to the craft and elements of a screenplay
Author: HOWARD, David Pages: 298p.
Title: Godfather movies: a pictorial history
Author: GARDNER, Gerald Pages: 191p.
Title: certain tendency of the Hollywood cinema, 1930-1980
Author: RAY, Robert B. Pages: 411p.
Title: Marlon Brando
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Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-628540
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedStock date: 2022BFI identifier: N-7032253
Status: Master - Access to film print is subject to clearance