Sunday, June 22, 2008

1940 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD "GODFATHER" MARLON BRANDO 1:18




“Make him an offer he can’t refuse” The youngest son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), return from World War II outside the family business, organized crime. When his father, Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) is gunned down, however, Michael is driven to commit a revenge murder, bound by blood and “honor” to a violent course of underworld power and survival. Eventually Michael inherits the role as family head, closing the door on his uncomprehending WASP wife (Diane Keaton) as he recieves the homage as the new “Godfather” (1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die : Stevn Jay Schneider)

The Godfather is a 1972 film based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Mario Puzo and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with a screenplay by Puzo, Coppola, and an uncredited Robert Towne. It stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton, and features Richard Castellano, Abe Vigoda and Sterling Hayden. The story spans ten years from 1945 to 1955 and chronicles the Italian-American Corleone crime family.

The Godfather received Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, and has been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. In addition, it is ranked as the second greatest film in American cinematic history, behind Citizen Kane on the AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (10th Anniversary Edition) list by the American Film Institute. It is also ranked #1 on Internet Movie Database's Top 250 list, as well as #1 on Metacritic's top 100 list and in the top 10 on Rotten Tomatoes' all-time best list.


The car Don Coleone used is 1940 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Godfather diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Jeda Toys. This is a very highly detailed, opening doors, opening hood, detailed interior, rubber tires, steerable wheels, perfectly modeled engine, accurate Gauges and dash inside. There are 2 figures Don Coleone (Marlon Brando) and his driver. Great collectible or gift piece. It is one of the best showcase model for any auto enthusiasts. Beautifully crafted. See More.

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