More than three decades after it won the Academy Award® for Best Picture, director Francis Ford Coppola´s classic film The Godfather will once again be enjoyed by audiences as it was originally meant to be seen, thanks to a meticulous restoration by Paramount Pictures, overseen by Coppola himself. The film underwent extensive frame-by-frame examination and restoration utilizing state-of-the-art digital technology in this historic preservation effort, which required more than a year to complete. Robert A. Harris of the Film Preserve supervised the restoration under the direction of Coppola and cinematographer, Gordon Willis. Harris´ restoration credits include Lawrence of Arabia, Spartacus, Vertigo and Rear Window among others.
The all-new special features explore the complexities of the restoration process and provides new insights and perspectives about how the film almost didn´t come to pass as we know it. The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn´t" relates the unlikely events, intrigue, allegiances and luck that put together the unknown director with the "unwanted" cast and contains interviews with most of the living players and many of the films´ admirers. Other featurettes include "…when the shooting stopped," and "Godfather World," which take a look at The Godfather´s influence on popular culture today. The film itself also includes a commentary by Coppola.
The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD."

Special Features: Interactive Menus/Chapter Search
Cast: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
Director: Francis ford coppola

Release year: 1972
Primary Language: EN
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Rating: 18A
Runtime: 177m
Studio: Paramount
UPC: 0097360756647