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Film Analysis: The Godfather
1. The Godfather ( released in 1972)
Director: Francis Coppola
Casts: Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Diane Keaton, James Caan,
Description: A mob drama that was inspired by the novel written by an Italian American Author, Mario Puzo. A story of a family whose son was refusing to be involved in the famous Mafia which his family was engaged and how did he maintained the normal relationship with his wife despite the series of violence and betrayal involved and to continue the family business.
Movie Time Duration: 175 mins.

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