The New Godfathers (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1979, The New Godfathers is a crime film directed by Alfonso Brescia, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A revolution in Iran halts a heroin shipment, but an alliance of crime families is set on getting it to the US. They decide to run the drug through an unsuspecting network of good-natured, local smugglers in Naples, while an international anti-narcotics agent rushes to shut their operation down. Betrayals and divided loyalties lead to a final, bloody confrontation in America.
Who’s in it. The New Godfathers stars Mario Merola as Don Francesco Antiero, Antonio Sabàto as Don Michele Vizzini, Gianni Garko as Capitano Ivano Radovich and Jeff Blynn as Don Salvatore Gargiulo (as Jeff Blyn), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The New Godfathers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Godfathers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Godfathers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Godfathers (1979)?
- In US, The New Godfathers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New Godfathers worth watching?
- The New Godfathers holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Godfathers?
- The New Godfathers stars Mario Merola, Antonio Sabàto, Gianni Garko, Jeff Blynn and Edmund Purdom.
- When was The New Godfathers released?
- The New Godfathers was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.