The Godfather

In the list of the most successful movies based on books, it is impossible not to mention "The Godfather". Based on the best-selling book by writer Mario Puzo, the film directed by Francis Ford Coppola changed both filmmaking and the perception of gangster social.

The Godfather is a crime genre, about the Sicilian Corleone mafia family in the United States. Who takes the premier place of family, running the business of the whole family, is called "The Godfather", which is the nickname of the tycoon Don Vito - who built the Corleone empire. Author Mario Puzo made The Godfather a classic, when he wrote about the mafia but did not talk much about drugs, blood, and gambling, but focused on describing the plots, events of the family, how each member of the family improvising with difficulties. The temperament of the "small tycoons" is also clearly depicted.

The Godfather was adapted into three films and can be confidently considered one of the best series of all time (American Film Institute ranked 2nd behind Citizen Kane), the film has earned 11 Academy Award nominations, bringing 3 Awards: Adapted screenplay, visuals and cast for Marlon Brando's performance as Don Vito Corleone. In addition, the film also won 5 Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, and many other awards.

Detailed information:
Release date: 1972 - 1990
Film studio: Paramount
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Based on the book: The Godfather
Author: Mario Puzo