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The Godfather (1972): Film vs Book
Film · 1972 · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
About the film
A crime family and the son who reluctantly takes charge.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the main line of the novel and cuts several subplots.
Read or watch first?
The book is bigger and more detailed.
What the book gives you
The Godfather by Mario Puzo
The pull of a richly drawn world where family and honor shape every move. You get iconic characters and the pleasure of a masterfully told story.
Who will like it: Readers who love sweeping family sagas about power, loyalty and tradition.