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The Godfather
“An offer you can't refuse.”
The Godfather (1972) is a drama, crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Spanning the years 1945 to 1955, a chronicle of the fictional Italian-American Corleone crime family. When organized crime family patriarch, Vito Corleone barely survives an attempt on his life, his youngest son, Michael steps in to take care of the would-be killers, launching a campaign of bloody revenge.
The Plot-hole Puzzle
Puzzle #2 · March 21, 2026 · answer revealed below
The Setup (Clue 5)
A powerful family operates in mid-20th century America.
The Character (Clue 4)
The youngest son wants nothing to do with the family business.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
A violent attack forces him to step up and take control.
The Twist (Clue 2)
He transforms from an outsider into the most ruthless leader of all.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
The family name is Corleone.
The Godfather
Cast
Marlon Brando as Don Vito CorleoneAl Pacino as Michael CorleoneJames Caan as Sonny CorleoneRobert Duvall as Tom HagenRichard S. Castellano as ClemenzaDiane Keaton as Kay AdamsTalia Shire as Connie Corleone RizziGianni Russo as Carlo Rizzi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who directed The Godfather?
- The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
- Who stars in The Godfather?
- The Godfather stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Richard S. Castellano, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Gianni Russo.
- What genre is The Godfather?
- The Godfather is listed under Drama, Crime.