“My father is no different than any powerful man,
any man with power, like a president or senator.”

The Godfather

About: One of the most lauded and influential films in the history of cinema, Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of Mario Puzo’s novel follows Michael Corleone’s return from World War II and search for a new civilian life. As the son of Vito Corleone, the head of a powerful crime organization, MIchael will find it hard to escape the family business. The film weaves together the Italian-American immigrant experience, post-war American life, and codes of criminal and familial honor to present a powerful contemporary mythology.  

Director: Francis Ford Coppola

Year Released: 1972

Rating: R

Run time: 175 minutes

Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, and Diane Keaton.

Showing: November 25, 7:00 p.m. (note earlier start time)