One of the most influential films to impact the industry as well as more particularly the gangster genre, was The Godfather. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this adaption of Mario Puzo’s 1969 novel of the same name was the first instalment in the highly praised trilogy. Rewind with us to 1972 to revisit the epic crime film that has frequently been in the conversation regarding being labelled as one of the greatest films of all time. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo, The Godfather stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, and Robert Duval. Spanning from 1945 to 1955, The Godfather chronicles the Corleone family under patriarch Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), focusing on the transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), from reluctant family outsider to ruthless mafia boss. Although Michael tries to maintain a normal relationship with his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton), he is drawn deeper into the family business – becoming involved in the inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal.