The story of The Godfather (1972) follows the Corleones, a powerful Italian-American crime family in post-WWII New York, as they transition power from the aging patriarch to an unlikely successor. The Rise of Michael Corleone
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Overview
The Protagonist: The heart of the film is the tragic transformation of his youngest son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino). Initially a war hero who wants nothing to do with his father's "business," Michael is eventually pulled into the family’s violent world following an assassination attempt on his father, ultimately evolving into a leader even more ruthless than the man he replaces. Why It Is Considered a Masterpiece The story of The Godfather (1972) follows the