This article
is about the 1972 film. For the novel on which the film is based, see The
Godfather (novel). For male godparent in many Christian traditions, see
Godfather.
In
1945, at his daughter Connie's wedding, Vito Corleone hears requests in his
role as the Godfather, the Don of a
New York crime family. Vito's youngest son, Michael, who was a Marine during
World War II, introduces his girlfriend, Kay Adams, to his family at the
reception. Johnny Fontane, a famous singer and Vito's godson, seeks Vito's help
in securing a movie role; Vito dispatches his consigliere, Tom Hagen, to Los
Angeles to persuade the obnoxious studio head, Jack Woltz, to give Johnny the
part. Woltz refuses until he wakes up in bed with the severed head of his
prized stallion.
