50 years ago – In 1972, “The Godfather” opened in theaters.  Francis Ford Coppola made this masterpiece for $6 million.  But that’s over $41 million in today’s money.

#1 on IMDb’s Top 100 Greatest Movies of All Time.

#1 on The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Favorite Films.

#3 on AFI’s 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time.  American Film Institute.