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The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Trilogy · The Godfather Collection

1974 205 min
Critic9.0
Crime Drama
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Overview

The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed in-parallel with his son, Michael, expanding and tightening his grip on the family crime syndicate.
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Editorial Review

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9.0 /10

Overview

Produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola under Paramount Pictures and The Coppola Company, The Godfather Part II serves as both a prequel and a sequel, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

Pros

  • Exceptional dual performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro
  • Becomes the first sequel in history to win Best Picture

Cons

  • Dense timeline transitions require careful viewer attention
Verdict A peerless cinematic sequel that brilliantly expands the narrative dimensions of the original classic.

AI Review

A magnificent dual-narrative masterpiece contrasting Michael Corleone's ruthless consolidation of power with Vito Corleone's early immigrant struggles and rise.

A peerless cinematic sequel that brilliantly expands the narrative dimensions of the original classic.

A mandatory masterpiece for all cinema fans following the first film.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Picture

Academy Award

Best Director (Francis Ford Coppola)

Academy Award

Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro)

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Academy Award

Best Picture

Academy Award

Best Director (Francis Ford Coppola)

Academy Award

Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro)

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Cast

Al Pacino Michael Corleone
Robert De Niro Vito Corleone (Young)
Robert Duvall Tom Hagen
Diane Keaton Kay Corleone
John Cazale Fredo Corleone
Talia Shire Connie Corleone

Characters

Michael Corleone Al Pacino
Vito Corleone (Young) Robert De Niro
Tom Hagen Robert Duvall
Kay Corleone Diane Keaton
Fredo Corleone John Cazale
Connie Corleone Talia Shire

Crew

Francis Ford Coppola Director / Producer / Screenwriter
Mario Puzo Screenwriter
Nino Rota Music Composer
Gordon Willis Cinematographer

Videos

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Trivia

  • The Godfather Part II made history as the first sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Quotes

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."

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The Godfather Trilogy

The second installment acting as both prequel and sequel.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider The Godfather (9.2/10). A similarly themed alternative is Toy Story 3.

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