Yes, Scarface is "truer" and what not, but the godfather is classic, and is the best movie i have ever seen... And they are both mob movies that focus on trust and friendship and betrayal and backstabbing, along with other themes such as gangs and corruption.... But godfather is just better....Come on, Marlon Brando, young Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro...Just Classic

Also i think "A Bronx Tale" is a great movie, dealing with racism and mafia life back in the 50's... Sonny and C, a great flick..