The Godson 1971

Released in 1971, The Godson (also known by its original French title, Le Samouraï The Godson

• Manage Expectations: Do not go in expecting a lost masterpiece. This is a "skin flick" with jokes, designed to play in grindhouse theaters in the early 70s.
• The Title Confusion: Be careful not to confuse this with The Godson (1998), which is a different R-rated comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield and Dom DeLuise. The 1971 version is significantly lower budget and more obscure.
• Where to find it: This film is largely in the public domain or available on specialty streaming services that host cult/exploitation classics (like Tubi, Amazon Prime's cult section, or exploitation-specific DVD sets). It is rarely found in high definition because the original film prints were usually worn out.

Writer:

The film was written by William Rotsler , a prolific writer of both sci-fi and exploitation scripts. the godson 1971

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The Verdict

The Godson (1971) is a fascinating time capsule. While it was undoubtedly marketed to capitalize on the Mafia craze of the early 70s, it stands on its own as a bleak, character-driven tragedy. It strips away the romance of the Cosa Nostra, leaving behind a story about a man who inherits a kingdom of ash. Released in 1971, The Godson (also known by