Review of The Godfather (1972) by Andy B — 27 Aug 2016

In the top 5 films ever made.

9.9/10 Stars!

This review of The Godfather (1972) was written by Andy B on 27 Aug 2016.

The Godfather has generally received very positive reviews.

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