This encyclopedic database contains information on all sorts of subjects within the the godfather universe, ranging from inuniverse articles such as characters, locations, and organizations to pages on the cast, crew, and authors who helped to build the franchise. Almost every scene in this movie is either a shot of actual violence accruing or the audience sees some of the characters talking about violence. Hes mainly there to kickstart the story and introduce the characters to the audience. For the characters vito corleone is based mostly on frank costello prime minister of the underworld acting boss of the genovese family, and draws inspirations from carlo gambino the godfather boss of the gambino family and joe profaci o. When sollozzo and mccluskey make another attempt on his fathers life, he is forced to join the family business and kills them. The godfather 1972 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Learn everything you need to know about don vito corleone, michael corleone, and more in the godfather. Pages in category the godfather characters the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. If you watch them you will know that the world that lives inside the underworld is same as the one we live in except that people in underworld are so smart, in fact smartness is the. Michael corleone has his back to us on the left, while his father, vito corleone, looks away to the right.
It is by considering another key problem with the controversial part iii that we can further appreciate what made part ii the best entry in the series. Based on puzos 1969 novel of the same name, the film stars marlon brando and al pacino as the leaders of a. However, it is the violence in this movie that makes it the classic it is today. Puzos dedication for the godfather is for anthony cleri. Jul 31, 20 compare the performance of john marley, playing the movie producer jack woltz, in the godfather, with the same actors leading role as richard forsthusband, executive, and loverin.
Based on the novel about the fictional mafia family in the 1940s. Pages in category the godfather charactersthe following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. He explains that he always believed in america, and it treated him welluntil his daughter was beat up by her boyfriend and. Corleone family associates henchmen and associates of the corleone family. Don vito corleones youngest son, played by al pacino in his starmaking role. The characters we see early on the third godfather barely reflect the logical evolution of those we left at the end of the second. In the third movie, he strives to stay legitimate, but his past finally catches up.
I love the characters and all of the different personalities that they represent not just in families but in society itself. He even has something close to his own regime when michael asks clemenza who are all the new faces after the second attempt on the don, those new hires are all under rocco. In the godfather, how did fredo corleone not know that his brother michael had become a made guy in the corleone family. Directed by jeff warner, the film featured some behind the scenes content from all three films, interviews with the actors, and screen tests. It is the second installment in the godfather trilogy. Sonny corleone james caan in the godfather part ii. Why the godfather, part ii is the best of the trilogy far. And for the most likeable character who else but don vito corleone.
The godfather study guide contains a biography of director francis ford coppola, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The characters of the godfather film trilogy and its associated works. Frederico fredo corleone is a fictional character in mario puzos 1969 novel the godfather. Vito corleone is obviously one of the two most important characters in the filmbut is he really the main character. In the godfather, what would sonny corleone have done if fredo sided with moe greene against him. Aug 29, 2018 it is by considering another key problem with the controversial part iii that we can further appreciate what made part ii the best entry in the series. The godfather is one of cinemas most memorable and compelling tales, but much of the story is directly inspired by real life events and people. Michaels girlfriend at the beginning of the godfather and later his wife.
The don is so close to a comic character the movie itself is so close to comedy that brandos capacity to move us in the role is doubly impressive. One of the great classic american films of the 20th century, the godfather, directed by the legendary francis ford coppola and based off of the novel of the same title by mario puzo is often considered to be the most influential film that created the organized crime or mafiagangster genre in cinemas. Based on puzos 1969 novel of the same name, the film stars marlon brando and al pacino as the leaders of a powerful new york crime family. The godfather is a 1972 american crime film directed by francis ford coppola and produced by albert s.
Dec 29, 2018 godfather part iii, the death of michael corleone. He asks don corleone for help with a movie role, which eventually leads to the iconic scene where woltz wakes up with a severed horse head. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the godfather near you. The godfather trilogy was released in 1992, in which the films are fundamentally in chronological order. Read a plot overview of the entire film or a scene by scene summary and analysis. Aug 30, 2016 marlon brando on rejecting his oscar for the godfather the dick cavett show duration. Ruddy, based on mario puzos bestselling novel of the same name. The godfather is told entirely within a closed world. Don vito corelone, the godfather is one of the most iconic film characters of all time, played by marlon brando. Founder and head of the corleone family and one of the trilogys two protagonists. As an older man, vito is a shrewd mafia boss known as the. Compare the performance of john marley, playing the movie producer jack woltz, in the godfather, with the same actors leading role. The godfathercharacters all the tropes wiki fandom.
He is an italian immigrant of sicilian origin who has built an organized crime empire in new york. Clemenza is jolly, easygoing, and wellfed, but he is also a vicious. Don vito corleone marlon brando emerges as a sympathetic and even admirable character. The godfather, part iii cast and crew cast photos and. The movie begins with bonasera, a man seeking a favor, visiting don corleone in the godfathers home office. The godfather trilogy is an exclusive set of movies that will continue to live with humanity, every generation will see them to say, oh that was 10 out of 10. List of the godfather characters, including pictures when available. Mob mondays five true mob stories behind the godfather. A look inside was a 73minute documentary released in 1991. Jack woltz refuses to give johnny fontaine a role in a movie, but later changes his mind after a threat from don vito corleone. This film has been called an american story however i have met others who have seen this movie in other languages and they seem to have the same love and appreciation for it that i do. The godfather is an american film series that consists of three crime films directed by francis ford coppola inspired by the novel of the same name by italian american author mario puzo. Michael corleone is the protagonist of mario puzos novel the godfather and francis ford coppolas film trilogy based on the novel.
A member of the corleone crime family and longtime associate of vito. It opens inside the dark office of the family patriarch, don vito corleone also known as the godfather and played by. Best characters in the godfather triliogy thetoptens. Who was the real life inspiration behind the godfather. Most of the characters of the godfather are so fitted to the demands of the novels action that whatever contours they possess are matters of local rather than abiding interest. The epigraph for the godfather is behind every great fortune there is a crime. It opens inside the dark office of the family patriarch, don vito corleone also known as the godfather and played by brando, on the wedding day of his daughter, connie talia shire. Who is your favorite character in the godfather movie. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the godfather, part iii near you. The godfather is set in the 1940s and takes place entirely within the world of the corleones, a fictional new york mafia family. This encyclopedic database contains information on all sorts of subjects within the the godfather universe, ranging from inuniverse articles such as characters, locations, and organizations to pages on the cast, crew, and authors who helped to. By the second movie, michael becomes a fullfledged ruthless don.
Part ii 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This is a list of characters in the godfather series. The godfather portrays one major theme throughout the entire movie and that is violence. We follow michael in our heros journey section, but, hey, the movie is named after vitos character. The story by mario puzo and francis ford coppola is a brilliant conjuring act, inviting us to consider the mafia entirely on its own terms. The godfather wiki was created to become the biggest online resource for all information regarding the godfather franchise.
The godfather, part iii cast and crew cast photos and info. Thats why we sympathize with characters who are essentially evil. The story, spanning the years 1945 to 1955, centers on the transformation of michael corleone pacino. Or, wait since michael becomes the new godfather at the end, it might be named after him, or both of them. The the godfather trilogy characters covered include. The godfather characters cast list of characters from the. The films follow the trials of the italian american mafia corleone family whose patriarch, vito corleone, rises to be a major figure in american organized crime. Putnams sons, the novel details the story of a fictional mafia family in new york city and long beach, new york, headed by vito corleone. Learn the roles and relationships of the characters in the godfather, and how they contribute to the plot. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on mario puzos novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful italianamerican crime family of don vito corleone. Don vito corelone, the godfather is one of the most iconic film characters. The godfather is a crime novel by american author mario puzo.
He explains that he always believed in america, and it treated him welluntil his daughter was beat up by her boyfriend and another man after she refused to have sex with them. Marlon brando on rejecting his oscar for the godfather the dick cavett show duration. Corleone, mary corleone, vincent mancini, andrew hagen, joey zasa, don altobello, don tommasino. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on mario puzos novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful italian. The godfathers cast is reuniting at the 2017 tribeca film festival see pictures of them then and now. Why the godfather, part ii is the best of the trilogy. The godfather corleone family characters tv tropes. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
The negative influence of coppolas the godfather the. The negative influence of coppolas the godfather the new. Complete list of characters in mario puzos the godfather. The godfather trilogy consists of three films directed by francis ford coppola, based on mario puzos bestselling novel of the same name. Rocco lampone is not introduced in godfather iihe is the one who shoots paulie gatto and retrieves the cannoli. Don corleones adopted son and the familys evenkeeled. Vito corleone, michael corleone, kay adams corleone, tom hagen, santino sonny corleone, fredo corleone, connie corleone rizzi, carlo rizzi, apollonia.