The Godfather (novel and adaptations)

"The Godfather" is a novel by Mario Puzo, published in 1969, that tells the story of the powerful Italian-American Corleone crime family, focusing on patriarch Vito Corleone and his son Michael. The novel explores themes of loyalty, power, and family in the underworld of organized crime. It was adapted into a highly acclaimed film trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with the first movie released in 1972. The films are celebrated for their strong performances, particularly by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, and have become cultural icons, influencing the portrayal of organized crime in media.