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What movies about the Mafia have you seen, and which one is your favorite?

When it comes to mafia movies, we have to mention the film and television classic "The Godfather".

"The Godfather" is a gangster movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and others. It was released in the United States on March 24, 1972.

The film is adapted from Mario Puzo's novel of the same name. It tells the development of the gangster family headed by Vito Don Corleone and how Corleone's youngest son, Mike, succeeded his father as the gang leader. s story. In 1973, the film won the 45th Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2007, it was selected as the second best film of the century by the American Film Institute.

 

In the United States in the 1940s, Godfather Vito Corleone (played by Marlon Brando) was the leader of the Corleone family of the Mafia, leading the family to engage in illegal activities. But at the same time, he is also the protector of many weak civilians and is deeply loved by people.

Conflicts between the Corleone family and several other New York Mafia families intensified because they rejected the drug lord Soloso's drug deal requirements. On Christmas Eve, Soloso hijacked "The Godfather"'s adviser Tom and sent someone to assassinate "The Godfather"; because of the traitor's betrayal, "The Godfather"'s eldest son Sunni was killed by his enemy; the younger son Mike (played by Al Pacino) ) was also involved and lost his beloved wife. The conflicts between Mafia families are becoming more and more intense.

How does the old godfather lead the overall situation in the face of the pain of losing his son? How does the vendetta between the mafia end? Who is the traitor in the family? Who can become the new generation's "godfather"? The bloodshed and tenderness are truly staged in this landmark gangster epic.