[Movie Script]Godfather

	THE GODFATHER

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Screenplay
by
	MARIO PUZO



and
	FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA


THIRD DRAFT				PARAMOUNT PICTURES

					1 Gulf and Western Plaza

March 29, 1971				New York, New York 10019
	INT DAY: DON'S OFFICE (SUMMER 1945)



The PARAMOUNT Logo is presented austerely over a black

background.  There is a moment's hesitation, and then the

simple words in white lettering:
				  THE GODFATHER



While this remains, we hear: "I believe in America."

Suddenly we are watching in CLOSE VIEW, AMERIGO BONASERA, a

man of sixty, dressed in a black suit, on the verge of great

emotion.
				BONASERA

		America has made my fortune.
As he speaks, THE VIEW imperceptibly begins to loosen.
				BONASERA


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