On this day in 1972, PARAMOUNT PICTURES released what many consider one of the greatest movies ever made, THE GODFATHER. Directed by FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA from the novel and screenplay by MARIO PUZO, this epic story of a dynastic crime family starred MARLON BRANDO, AL PACINO, JAMES CAAN, ROBERT DUVALL and DIANE KEATON (to name just a few). Careers (and fortunes) were built on this incredible film.