The Godfather Part II
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The Godfather Part II is a 1974 crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American epic gangster film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, loosely based on the 1969 novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Coppola. It is both a sequel and a prequel to the 1972 film The Godfather, presenting two parallel dramas: one picks up the 1958 story of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), the new Don of the Corleone family, protecting the family business in the aftermath of an attempt on his life; the other covers the journey of his father, Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro), from his Sicilian childhood to the founding of his family enterprise in New York City. The ensemble cast also features Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Morgana King, John Cazale, Marianna Hill and Lee Strasberg.
Following the first film's success, Paramount Pictures began developing a follow-up, with many of the cast and crew returning.
Production
Written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, the film was produced by Paramount Pictures. Nino Rota composed the score. Gordon Willis handled the cinematography. The film runs 202 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $13,000,000, The Godfather Part II grossed $102,600,000 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Godfather Part II is part of the The Godfather Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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