The Godfather (1972)

In this cinematic masterpiece, The Godfather chronicles the rise and fall of the powerful Corleone crime family. Vito Corleone, the aging patriarch, oversees a vast criminal empire but is reluctant to involve his youngest son, Michael, in the family business. However, after a series of violent events, Michael is drawn into the world of organized crime, where he eventually takes over as the ruthless new Godfather. The film explores themes of power, loyalty, family, and moral corruption.