Dark suits, muffled voices echoing in dimly lit rooms, and a Sicilian morning scented with tangerines. From the late 1940s through the 1950s, Francis Ford Coppola weighs the concept of the crime family on the scales of tradition and loyalty. In this dark empire that grew in the shadow of Vito Corleone, the transfer of power is never a quiet affair. The fine line between father and son gradually evolves into an irreversible necessity. As the sound of gunfire echoes through the streets and the cold breath of organized crime reigns, being part of a family becomes the most dangerous armor of all. Rooted in Italian heritage, this crime drama shows how faith and violence sit at the same table. Michael Corleone leaves behind an ordinary life within the web he has woven with his own hands and marches toward the throne of the empire.

Won 3 Oscars. 31 wins & 31 nominations total