The Godfather 1972 Genres: Epic, Gangster, Tragedy, Crime, Drama, Atmospheric, Authentic Emotion, Character Development, Cinematography, Direction, Enduring Legacy, Family Dynamics, Iconic Lines, Iconic Performance, Narrative Complexity Country: United States Of America Director: Francis Ford Coppola, Fred T. Gallo, Nancy Hopton, Tony Brandt Duration: 2h 55m Year: 1972 Actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Al Lettieri, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, Gianni Russo, John Cazale, Rudy Bond, Al Martino, Morgana King, Lenny Montana Storyline: The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.