The Godson (film)

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The Godson is a 1998 crime comedy film directed by Bob Hoge, starring Rodney Dangerfield, Kevin McDonald and Dom DeLuise. The film is a parody of The Godfather film series and Scarface , as well as other gangster films that were popular in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

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As it is a direct-to-video release, there were few critical reviews. The soundtrack features music from Del Noah and the Mt. Ararat Finks with Eric Wilson of Sublime on double bass.


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