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ICYMI: 'The Godfather,' Which Has LI Ties, Celebrates 50th

An Oscar winner for Best Picture, often regarded as one of the most influential films ever made, has several scenes on Long Island.

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Much of "The Godfather" cast, which was re-released for the 50th anniversary.
Much of "The Godfather" cast, which was re-released for the 50th anniversary. (Paramount/Getty Images)

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — It's been a half-century since "The Godfather" took the country by storm.

The classic mob drama, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was re-released to mark the occasion.

The winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, "The Godfather" has a strong connection to Long Island.

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Click here to read the full article with comments from a local film historian and a Molloy College professor, who uses the movie in the classroom.

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