Original: The New York Times : Best Pictures The film had been nominated for eight other Academy Awards , including Best Supporting Actor for Al Pacino , James Caan , and Robert Duvall , Best Director , Best Costume Design , Best Film Editing , and Best Sound Mixing .
Simplified: The Godfather won three Academy Awards : Best Picture , Best Actor ( for Marlon Brando , who refused the award ) , and Best Adapted Screenplay .