This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/29/2017
To this day, "The Godfather" is widely considered one of, if not the best, color motion picture of all-time. With only a six million dollar budget, director Francis Ford Coppola and novel writer Mario Puzo would put together one of the finest casts to ever be assembled. To get the ball rolling, the film would need a lead actor for the part of Vito Corleone, the Don of the Corleone family. Puzo, with a distinct vision, would send an established star, Marlon Brando, only one final script with a note reading "the only actor who can play the Godfather." Brando would go on to accept the role & the rest of the impressive cast such as Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Richard Conte & others would follow. With production almost completely halting on the film due to a serious injury to a young & unproven lead actor named Al Pacino, "The Godfather" didn't come without its issues. Nevertheless, the end result would be one of the highest grossing pictures ever made & three Oscars, with one naturally going to Brando. With the instant success of the film in 1972, many participants in the film would immediately see other film opportunities, effectively separating the group within months of the release. For that reason among others, cast signed "Godfather" items are simply unheard of. Offered here is possibly the most comprehensive cast signed item ever offered to the public, featuring an ultra-rare 27 x 41 one-sheet movie poster for the 1972 Academy Award-winning classic film, signed in black felt tip by Francis Ford Coppola, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Al Martino, Gianni Russo, Alex Rocco, and Diane Keaton. Professionally framed & matted with fellow stars featured in PSA/DNA encapsulations of Marlon Brando, Mario Puzo & ultra-rare John Cazale. Extremely presentable & desirable, this one time offering is sure to "take the cannoli." Authenticated by Beckett/BAS with a full letter of authenticity.