In both her 1977 films, Der Stadtneurotiker (1977) and Auf der Suche nach Mr. Goodbar (1977), Der Pate (1972) is referenced. In "Annie Hall," Woody Allen mentions the film as two men bother him for an autograph outside a movie theater. In "Goodbar", Theresa (Keaton) is seen reading Mario Puzo's "The Godfather" at a bar counter when Richard Gere approaches her.
