Today, on The Goggler Podcast, Bahir and Uma celebrate the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather. They talk about the impact that this mob drama has had on their lives. They make a case for why the movie remains the perfect metaphor for America.
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather, based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone. When the don’s youngest son, Michael, reluctantly joins the Mafia, he becomes involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay, he is drawn deeper into the family business.
The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, and Diane Keaton.
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