The Beginnings Of The Godfather Film Series
The first episode of The Godfather trilogy, which is now considered a classic, was released in 1972. Mario Puzo, who wrote the best-selling 1969 novel of the same name, co-wrote the Francis Ford Coppola-directed picture.
The Godfather was the highest-grossing film of 1972, receiving critical and popular acclaim worldwide. At the 45th Academy Awards, the film won Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, as well as seven other nominations.