Director: Francis Ford Coppola Cinematographer: Gordon Willis
While Coppola had no initial interest in making a follow up to The Godfather, Part II became one of the most commercially and critically successful sequels of all time. The film is actually both a sequel and prequel, with the tale of a young Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) and his ascent into criminality paralleling the continuing story of Vito’s youngest son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), who is now in charge of the criminal family enterprise. While some were quick to declare it greater than the original and few could argue against the outstanding performances and stunning cinematography, there were notable critics who attacked the non-linear narrative and the pacing. However, the film was soon reevaluated with many previous detractors changing their minds and it is now seen as one of the great creative triumphs of American cinema.
The Coppola Restoration (DVD)
Blu-ray
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Godfather Collection (The Godfather / The Godfather: Part II / The Godfather: Part III) DVD
Al Pacino as Don Michael Corleone. Framed Movie Photo in The Black Modern Real Wood Frame (15 x 12)
The Godfather Collection (The Coppola Restoration) [Blu-ray]
Lists:
- No. 8 on The Pendragon Society’s 1000 Greatest Films of All-Time (2021)
- No. 1 on TV Guide’s 50 GREATEST MOVIES on TV and VIDEO (1998)
- Robert De Niro, for his portrayal of Vito Corleone, was placed No. 13 on The Pendragon Society’s 100 Greatest Film Acting Performances of All-Time (2019)
- Al Pacino, for his portrayal of Michael Corleone, was placed No. 4 on TotalFilm’s 150 Greatest Film Performances (2009)
- Al Pacino, for his portrayal of Michael Corleone, was placed No. 20 on Premiere’s 100 Greatest Performances of All-Time (2006)
CAST
- Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
- Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen
- Diane Keaton as Kay Adams-Corleone
- Robert De Niro as Vito Corleone
- John Cazale as Fredo Corleone
- Talia Shire as Constanzia “Connie” Corleone
- Lee Strasberg as Hyman Roth
- John Megna as young Hyman Roth
- Michael V. Gazzo as Frank Pentangeli
- Morgana King as Carmela Corleone
- Francesca De Sapio as young Carmela
- G. D. Spradlin as Senator Pat Geary
- Richard Bright as Al Neri
- Tom Rosqui as Rocco Lampone
- Marianna Hill as Deanna Corleone
- Gastone Moschin as Don Fanucci
- Troy Donahue as Merle Johnson
- Joe Spinell as Willi Cicci
- Dominic Chianese as Johnny Ola
- Franco Corsaro as Genco Abbandando
- Frank Sivero as young Genco Abbandando
- Bruno Kirby as young Peter Clemenza
- John Aprea as young Salvatore Tessio
- Maria Carta as the mother of Vito Corleone
- Giuseppe Sillato as Don Francesco Ciccio
- Amerigo Tot as Michael’s bodyguard
- Ivonne Coll as Yolanda
- Julian Voloshin as Sam Roth
- Fay Spain as Mrs. Roth
- Larry Guardino as Vito’s uncle
- Carmine Caridi as Carmine Rosato
- Danny Aiello as Tony Rosato
- Leopoldo Trieste as Signor Roberto
- Salvatore Po as Vincenzo Pentangeli
- Harry Dean Stanton as FBI agent
- Roman Coppola as young Santino Corleone
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Produced by Francis Ford Coppola
Screenplay by Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
Music by Nino Rota
Cinematography Gordon Willis
Edited by Peter Zinner, Barry Malkin, Richard Marks
Running time 200 minutes
Country United States
Language English, Sicilian