The Godfather (1972)

Original 1972 b&w publicity still.

This shot captures one of the most poignant moments in cinema, representing the passing of the torch in the Corleone dynasty. The Godfather moved the needle for the entire industry by treating a crime story with the gravity of a classic tragedy. It gave us a new way to look at power and family, showing that even the most formidable figures are eventually humbled by time.
 
We see Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) and his father, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), in a private moment in the garden. Vito, now retired and visibly aged, is sharing his final pieces of wisdom with Michael, who has fully stepped into his father's shoes as the head of the family. This scene is a masterclass in understated acting, highlighting the deep bond and mutual respect between father and son just before the family's leadership officially shifts forever.

• Year: 1972
  
• Size: 8 X 10 Inches
• Condition: Unframed
  
• Product Code: T6544