The Godfather

Original Godfather movie poster for sale.

Featured here is a rare surviving original Hollywood movie poster of one of the greatest and most influential films ever made in world cinema.

The Godfather (1972) was an epic crime drama co-written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola that starred the greatest actor of all time, Marlon Brando in the titular role as “Vito Corleone” aka “Godfather.”

Produced by Albert S. Ruddy and co-written by Mario Puzo, The Godfather (1972) was based on Puzo’s best selling 1969 novel of the same name. Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Diane Keaton, Lee Strasberg, Al Lettieri, Diane Keaton, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, Gianni Russo and John Cazale played supporting roles in this cult gangster film.

Designed and printed in India during the first release of the film (somewhere in the 1970s), this original Godfather movie poster was issued for publicity of the film but never ended up being used.

For several years, The Godfather (1972) held the coveted spot of highest grossing film ever made. At the 45th Academy Awards, the film won three Oscars, namely Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando) and Best Screenplay Adaptation (Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppola).

The Godfather (1972) was a stepping stone for Al Pacino’s acting career and is ranked the second greatest film in Hollywood, making this original Godfather movie poster, highly collectible!

This vintage Godfather 1972 movie poster capitalizes on the success of the film at the Oscars by announcing the same in prominent letters on the top. The iconic Oscar statue is seen on the top left. A line at the top reads, “Winner of 3 Academy awards!” with the accolades listed below as “Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Screenplay Adaptation.”

The iconic movie title is seen on the right, with a hand holding puppet strings interwoven into the text. A picture of superstar Marlon Brando is seen prominently at the center. He appears raising his finger while seated at a dining table. One of the greatest dialogues ever written, “Make him an offer he cannot refuse” appears written alongside.

Typography used in this original Godfather movie poster is entirely in English. The credits at the bottom appear slanted diagonally along with an A certificate stamp. The entire poster has been designed and printed in black and white, giving it a very vintage feel.

The phenomenal success of the film led to two sequels being made as a part of a series. The Godfather Part II (1974) was the second installment of the three part series of The Godfather, which traces the story of Michael Corleone (played by Al Pacino), the new Don of the Corleone crime family. The third and final installment in the series, The Godfather Part III was released in 1990.