"The Godfather" and American Film History, development of film

"The Godfather", which was released in 1972, was the first of a three part series. The movie was about the life of an Italian mob "family". It was set in New York in the 1940s after the war had ended. This movie is considered to be a significant contribution to the history of film, and re-invented the "gangster" film. The movie won many awards for its great actors and director. The film was also the highest …

…famous in Hollywood. "The Godfather" is one of the most famous movies in all of film history and is praised for its tremendous acting and cinematography. It made tons of money, and re-invented the "gangster mob" genre, while saving the American film industry. The film also helped the careers of many of its actors and director. The Godfather is a brilliant portrayal of this time period, gangster violence, fantastic characters, and the dark mob business.