The Godfather (1972)The
story begins as "Don" Vito Corleone, the head
of a New York Mafia "family", oversees his daughter's
wedding. His beloved son Michael has just come home from
the war, but does not intend to become part of his father's
business. Through Michael's life the nature of the family
business becomes clear. The business of the family is
just like the head of the family, kind and benevolent
to those who give respect, but given to ruthless violence
whenever anything stands against the good of the family.
Don Vito lives his life in the way of the old country,
but times are changing and some don't want to follow the
old ways and look out for community and "family".
An up and coming rival of the Corleone family wants to
start selling drugs in New York, and needs the Don's influence
to further his plan. The clash of the Don's fading old
world values and the new ways will demand a terrible price,
especially from Michael, all for the sake of the family.
