The Godfather (1972)

Original 1972 Paramount Pictures b&w publicity still #GF-5092-34.

This shot is the ultimate "calm before the storm." The Godfather completely flipped the script on mob movies, turning a crime story into a high-art family tragedy. It’s the film that made "family business" a household phrase and set the bar for every cinematic epic that followed.
 
This is Connie’s wedding, where Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) is sharing a dance with his daughter. On the surface, it’s a beautiful, traditional celebration, but in this world, even a wedding is a backdrop for power moves and business deals. It’s a classic moment showing the Don as the protector and patriarch before the darker side of the family’s life takes over the screen.

• Year: 1972
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
• Condition: Unframed
  
• Product Code: T6523