There are a lot of movie boards who believe that Steven Spielberg directed some of the best movies ever made. After all, this is the same director who gave us "jaws", "Park Jurassic", "Saving Private Ryan" and three great Indiana Onesons blink before the franchise comes out of the rails. Those films barely even scratch the surface of the gems in his overdone, and it can even be argued that Spielberg's Lowest Rating Movies have their merits. Spielberg's credentials speak for themselves, so when he says the film is the best American film of all time, people listen. So which movie ranks above every other movie to get out of the country?

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Spielberg's favorite American film is the one loved by the masses, and that's The best crime thriller in history according to IMDB. Yes, we are talking about the "godfather", directed by Spielberg's old friend, Francis Ford Coppola. The film tells the story of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), the son of Mafioso's head, Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), who reluctantly inherited control over his father's organized empire. When we first meet Michael, he is completely removed from the illegal activities of his family, but it is only a matter of time until power spoils him, causing him to lose the morality and the feeling of right and wrong.

"The godfather" is not the first gangster film to chronic the corruption of his protagonist, but it is probably the most influential. However, for Spielberg, Coppola's film is more than a mobile drama, as he believes he is sitting at the top of the US cinema, along with his director.

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As documented by DiversitySteven Spielberg was one of the guests present to honor Francis Ford Coppola at the director Afi's Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. During his speech, Spielberg praised his peer to always march until beating his own drum and supporting an independent film, and then explained why he thinks the "godfather" is the crowning of the American cinema. In his own words:

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"'The Godfather,' For Me, is the Greatest American Film Ever Made. Many artists can and do taken a bow from their social Audience.

Spielberg added that the "godfather" redefined the US cinema and paved the way for new generations of directors to leave their mark on the industry. Showing Coppola's further admiration, Spielberg claims that he always wants to make the director proud of his job every time he makes a new movie. It is really high praise - especially given that Spielberg has more than proven as legendary talent time and time.

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