The Top 10 Godfather Posters
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Written by: Ryan McNally
Any self-respecting Godfather fan should own at least one poster or print from the epic trilogy. Here are 10 of the best (you can see a larger image of the poster by clicking on it): |
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Il Padrino
This classic poster, boasting a vintage silhouette of Don Vito (Marlon Brando), exudes Italianness. Simple but eloquent.
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Pacino With Gun
The disquieting image of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) with gun in hand is pulled from the memorable scene in which he offs Capt. McCloskey and Sollozzo (a.k.a. "The Turk").
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Don Vito and Michael
The head of the Corleone family shares a moment with his son and successor. An offer you can't refuse? I think so.
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Don Vito & Sons
This poster, in honor of The Godfather's 25th anniversary, features a great shot of the Don with Sonny (James Caan), Michael and Fredo (John Cazale) in tow. My only beef with this classic is the omission of Tom Hagen from the pic.
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Don Vito & Cat
Surprisingly, one of the most enduring images from The Godfather is of Don Vito peacefully holding a cat. The contradiction between the Don's gentleness toward the cat and the brutal acts committed on his behalf is classic, as is this poster's black-and-white look.
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Il Padrino Pt. II
This excellent poster is not only Italian, but it's one of the few to feature Kay (Diane Keaton), Fredo and the young Don Vito (Robert DeNiro). Plus, of course, Pacino.
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Kissing the Godfather's Hand
Another unforgettable image adorns this poster, that of Bonasera kissing the Godfather's hand as a sign of respect. The "Film Review" element adds a nice scholarly aspect to the proceedings.
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The Transfer Of Power
This pivotal scene from the original Godfather, which was rewritten by Robert Towne (Chinatown) the night before it was shot, is beautifully captured in this excellent pic.
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The Corleone Wedding
Yet another tremendous poster captures the memorable wedding that opens The Godfather. True aficionados will appreciate the presence of newlyweds Connie and Carlo on this poster.
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DeNiro With Gun
Fans of DeNiro and The Godfather trilogy in general will love this poster capturing the young Don Vito as he guns down Don Fanucci en route to becoming the local Godfather.
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The Godfather Part III
Although the glow behind Pacino is a little cheesy, serious fans will still admire the image of an elder Don Michael, not to mention the fact that this is one of the few Godfather III posters available.
Check out our other Godfather-related stories, including a review of The Godfather Trilogy and a list of The 20 Best Godfather Quotes Think we missed a must-have Godfather movie poster? Drop us a line and tell us what you think of our picks. You can purchase any of these posters by clicking on the corresponding film image above. |
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