The Godfather

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The godfather movie is one of the most movies that reflect the life of mafias world violence. produced in 1972 the first part and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This movie is talking about an Italian mafia “family” are rich and live luxurious life who lived in New York, the main character is the godfather “Don Vito Corleone” the leader of the family. In the film, people come to him to ask for help and he accepts, but his actions are against the law; and people should be loyal to the godfather because if the godfather asks for a favor back and someone don't do it he will punish him badly and severely. However, the people they come to him to solve their problem illegally that's why they go to him directly to solve their issues. His son …show more content…

As in this scene full of warm, the union of a strong connection between the family members. In the dinner table the Godfather family setting chatting discussing what is coming up and what is done; also, they discuss the issues that happened. and the beginning of the film in “Don Vito Corleone” daughter’s wedding. Also, the strong relationship between the godfather and his sons especially Michael. When Michal in his sister wedding scene didn't show up while the family wants to take a picture but the Godfather stopped the photographer of taking a picture till Michael reach the wedding, when Michael came to the wedding they took the picture and this show how Michael important to the Godfather.

The second theme is loyalty. Loyalty is a very important attitude to the godfather, he appreciates it more than any other characteristic in a person. This is reflected in the scene when Amerigo Bonasera requested the Godfather to help him seeking revenge on his daughter’s attackers. The Godfather refused taking money for his support to Bonasera, instead, he asked for his loyalty and help in the future if required. Bonasera respected the godfather decision, nailed down to kiss his hand, this behavior shows the high profile of the godfather in the

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