The Godfather (1972) Raj is doing Raj on the hearts even after 50 years: the classic saga of organized crime

The Godfather, released in 1972, is the film that changed the direction of not only Hollywood cinema but also the direction of global filmmaking. This film is still a source of inspiration and the impression of its influence can also be seen in recent films like ‘Animal’ and web series ‘Mirzapur’. The “The Godfather” showed the complexity between organized crime, the greed of power and family values ​​with so much subtleness and authenticity that even after 53 years its effect remains the same.

The film shows how criminal organizations act like a parallel government, control politicians and judiciary and establish their dominance over the society.

“The Godfather” is based on the novel of the same name of the famous novelist Mario Puejo. Director Francis Ford Copola landed this difficult novel with such depth and sensitivity on the big screen that it became a milestone of cinematic history.

In the 1970s, when Hollywood was going through a change, Copola changed the definition of filmmaking with his extraordinary directions.

The film’s budget was around 6-7 million dollars and earned a record breaking at the box office, which was a tremendous success at that time.

In the film, veteran actors such as Marlon Brando (Don Vito Coolion), L. Pincho (Michael Coralion), James Kan (Sunny Coralion), Robert Duwal (Tom Hagan) and Dion Keaton (K. Adams) gave such lively performances that they have become immortal even today.

The story is of a period of ten years from 1945 to 1955, in which the Mated American criminal family coolone, through its dominance, Don Vito Coralion runs his ‘family business’ through his sons Santino, Fredo and Michael. It also has a lot of his associates in it.

Don veto, also called Godfather, also has some principles. He rejects white powder i.e. doing drug business, knowing that there is a lot of money in it. The same thing becomes the root of the quarrel, in the family and also in external criminals. Such a game of loyalty, enmity, conspiracy, conspiracy is created about this that the heat reaches everyone.

The film Godfather’s thinking shows his style of working with subtlety. On the one hand, he is absolutely a family man because he believes that if a man does not give time to his family, he is not a man and on the other hand he is a very dangerous and understanding of his work.

His grip is loose as aging, but then the film shows Michael’s rise which was not part of his family business earlier, but after the Katilana attack on the father, he lands in this black business and rises as a godfather.

The complication screenplay of the story is woven with clarification that the audience does not move from its place. Full of thrill, thrill, this film runs at its own pace and introduces every character with depth. What is going on inside the minds of the characters, you feel on the screen because the writing is very high.

In “The Godfather”, Francis Ford Copola brought cinema to a new height. Director Francis Ford Copla has left no shortage in translating the authors’ imagination into the film. He has given the film a very grand look, selected outstanding actors and has made full use of the magic of cinema.

He not only limited the story of organized crime to violence, but also associated it with complex relationships of family, loyalty and power. Kopola showed the mood of the characters deeply and coined every scene with slow speed and subtle feelings.

His approach was to present the world of crime in a realistic and human way. Set design, cinematography and dialogues also reflect his aesthetics. He created a whole world, which was full of pain, power, love and betrayal.

The great thing is that the crime was not glamorized, but his horrors threaded with family sensations. Every frame has a story, a twitch in every dialogue. This approach of Kopola makes this film classical.

If someone wants to see the lifestyle of America or upper class between 1945 and 1955, then it can be passed through this film. Copola has beautifully covered the cars, havelis, fashion, style of that era in this film. Kopola took the US so vibrantly that it seems as if we are breathing in the same period.

The film does not have a lot of violent scenes, but small scenes ware. For example, keeping a horse -covered head -soaked head in a film producer’s bed. This scene has been copied in many films. The chopped head of the real horse was used during the shooting.

There is one such scene in which the character is shot in the eye and the glasses are shattered and blood comes out. The technology was not so advanced at that time and this scene is made on seeing it.

The scene of Solottzo and Captain McClasky killed by Michael reflects Michael’s beginning of the character change with extremely stressful and cinematic excellence.

The first scene of the film where the joy of the wedding ceremony outside and solving problems by Don Veto Coolione, this scene presents the duality of family and power in a wonderful way.

The scene of Santino killing his brother -in -law on the road is also amazing. On the one hand, the beating is being done and on the other hand children are enjoying the watery line. A wonderful contrast for beating merciless beating and moving normal life, ie human sensibilities and violence has been introduced.

The cinematography of ‘The Godfather’ was brought to a unique level by Gordon Willis. He established a wonderful balance of lights and darkness in this film. Every frame has been prepared as if it is a painting, especially outdoor scenes.

Close -ups, which expressed deep shadows, accurate lights and emotions in the indoor scene, made the film’s severity and atmosphere more effective. Willis’ cinematography also showed the internal turmoil of the characters on the screen. Many scenes of ‘The Godfather’ are still excellent examples for cinema lovers.

The background music of the film leaves a profound impact on the audience. The work of all the technical departments of the film is compelled.

All the actors of the film have done well. Marlon Brando showed a wonderful balance of ‘Shakti and Karuna’ as Don Vito Coolion. Their slow, intermittent speaking and serious face makes this character memorable forever. He has played the character who has handled the character in a strict manner in every kind of situation and also the poor situation with maturity.

The change of El Picino, from the innocent son to a cruel mafia boss, is the biggest highlight of the film. He has shown the development of his character through his acting. All the actors, including James Cannes, Robert Duwal and Dion Keaton, have played their characters in the best way.

“The Godfather” is not just a crime saga, it is a fine investigation into complex relationships of family, power, loyalty and morality. The story of the film is beyond time. It still looks as relevant as it was in 1972. The highest level of composition of direction, screening, cinematography and acting makes the film an essential experience for cinema lovers.