feature · 19722h 55mUS
The Godfather
Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
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At a glance
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Cinematography
- Gordon Willis
- Editor
- William Reynolds
- Music
- Nino Rota
- Costume
- Anna Hill Johnstone
- Primary lens
- Panavision C50 T2.3
- Format
- 1.78:1 · Kodak 35mm 4-perf anamorphic (Panavision)Theatrical
- Locations
- Staten Island, NY
Production
Studios
- Paramount Picturesdistributor
Department
Camera
- Gordon WillisDirector of Photographyprimary
- Michael ChapmanCamera Operatorprimary
- Peter SalimSecond Assistant Cameraprimary
- Tibor SandsFirst Assistant Cameraprimary
Department
Grip
- Ed QuinnBest Boy Gripprimary
- Robert WardKey Gripprimary
Department
Electric / Lighting
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography2w
- +6 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (8 won, 8 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Actor1973Cited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay1973Francis Ford CoppolaCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- WON
Stunts
1 crew
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Department
Production
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Production
Scenes & Equipment
Staten Island, NY
Franchise
The Godfather Collection
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