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About The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II continues the saga of two generations of successive power within the Corleone family. Coppola tells two stories in the sequel: the roots and rise of a young Don Vito, played with uncanny ability by Robert De Niro, and the ascension of Michael (Al Pacino) as the new Don. Reassembling many of the talents who helped make The Godfather, Coppola has produced a movie of staggering magnitude and vision, and undeniably the best sequel ever made. Robert De Niro won a Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal of the young Vito Corleone; the film received six Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 1974. [202 min; crime, drama; English, Italian, Spanish, Latin, and Sicilian with English subtitles]

"Director Francis Ford Coppola furnished a fully-fashioned gangster melodrama in the first film: in this one he stretches his talent to encompass a genuine American tragedy." — Alexander Walker, London Evening Standard

"Through a compelling dual character study, the sequel explores the intertwined yet distinct paths of its protagonists. The result is a breathtaking display of filmmaking leaving us in awe of its expansive scope, attention to detail, and sheer perfection." — Mark Johnson, Awards Daily

"The finest example of when a sequel is superior to its predecessor. The Godfather Part II is one of the best films of all time. A masterpiece. It's that simple." — Fico Cangiano, CineXpress Podcast

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