The Godson — 1971

The story follows (Jason Yukon), the ambitious godson of a powerful Mafia Don. Resentful of his benefactor's long-standing authority, Marco attempts to carve out his own empire within the underworld. He begins by double-crossing the Don and transforming a struggling local brothel into a highly profitable enterprise.

The film opens in a New York that looks gritty, gray, and oppressive. We meet (played by little-known actor Vince Martorano), the illegitimate son of a slain Italian mafia don. Raised in Harlem by a Black foster mother after his father’s assassination, Johnny grows up straddling two worlds. He speaks fluent Italian to his father’s old associates and fluent street slang to his childhood friends. the godson 1971

The Godson (original Russian: Крёстный сын / Kryostnyy syn ) Year of Release: 1971 Country of Origin: Soviet Union (USSR) Studio: Soyuzmultfilm Director: Ivan Ivanov-Vano Screenplay: Ivan Ivanov-Vano, based on a traditional Russian folk tale Animation Style: Hand-drawn, traditional cel animation Runtime: Approx. 17 minutes Genre: Animated short, folk tale, family The story follows (Jason Yukon), the ambitious godson

The Godson (1971): A Glimpse into the Golden Era of Filipino Action Cinema The film opens in a New York that

The film is available on Tubi (free with ads) and Amazon Prime Video (rental only). Search for "The Godson 1971" – be careful not to confuse it with the 2012 direct-to-video film The Godson starring Eric Roberts, which is an unrelated comedy.

Ron Bell. A classically trained Shakespearean actor who took the role to pay for his daughter’s medical bills. Bell is widely considered the best thing in the film, delivering lines like, “In Harlem, we don’t kiss the ring. We take the throne,” with gravitas.