The Godfather (VHS video)

The Godfather (1972) starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and a fine supporting cast too large to enumerate. Over thirty years later, this film -- winner of the Oscar for Best Picture -- still holds up well. Brando won an Oscar for his portrayal of the godfather of the Corleone crime family, and Pacino was nominated as Best Supporting Actor as the son who finds himself dragged into the family business. The video copy which I found on my bookshelf lacks the sound and picture quality of a good DVD, but the film still had a sweeping momentum and strong emotional impact. Among the few drawbacks are the three-hour running time and the profusion of violence, which may bother some viewers. Grade: A