LeoGlossary: The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III is a 1990 American crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the screenplay co-written with Mario Puzo. The film stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy García, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, and Sofia Coppola. It is the third and final installment in The Godfather trilogy.
The film takes place in 1979, and follows Michael Corleone (Pacino) as he attempts to legitimize his criminal empire and remove himself from the violent underworld. However, Michael is drawn back into the world of crime when his nephew, Vincent Mancini (García), becomes involved in a power struggle with Joey Zasa (Mantegna), a young mobster who is backed by Michael's old rival, Don Altobello (Wallach).
The Godfather Part III was not as well-received as the first two films in the trilogy. However, it is still a well-made film with some strong performances, particularly from Pacino and García. The film is also notable for its focus on the theme of family, and its attempt to redeem Michael Corleone for his past sins.
It is a complex and ambitious film that tries to tie up the loose ends of the first two. It is not a perfect film, but it is still a worthy conclusion to one of the greatest trilogies in cinema history.
Cast
- Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
- Diane Keaton as Kay Adams-Corleone
- Talia Shire as Connie Corleone
- Andy García as Vincent Corleone
- Eli Wallach as Don Altobello
- Joe Mantegna as Joey Zasa
- George Hamilton as B.J. Harrison
- Bridget Fonda as Grace Hamilton
- Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone
- Raf Vallone as Cardinal Lamberto
- Franc D'Ambrosio as Anthony Corleone
- Donal Donnelly as Archbishop Gilday
- Richard Bright as Al Neri
- Al Martino as Johnny Fontane
- Helmut Berger as Frederick Keinszig
- Don Novello as Dominic Abbandando
- John Savage as Father Andrew Hagen
- Franco Citti as Calò
- Mario Donatone as Mosca
- Vittorio Duse as Don Tommasino
- Enzo Robutti as Don Licio Lucchesi
- Michele Russo as Spara
- Robert Cicchini as Lou Pennino
- Rogerio Miranda as Armand
- Carlos Miranda as Francesco
- Vito Antuofermo as Anthony Squigliaro
- Mickey Knox as Marty Parisi
- Brett Halsey as David Michelson
- Jeannie Linero as Lucy Mancini
- Carmine Caridi as Albert Volpe
- Don Costello as Frank Romano
- Al Ruscio as Leo Cuneo
- Rick Aviles as Mask #1
- Michael Bowen as Mask #2
- John Abineri as Hamilton Banker
- Marino Masé as Lupo
- Dado Ruspoli as Vanni
- Valeria Sabel as Sister Vincenza
- Remo Remotti as Cardinal Sistine
- Anthony Guidera as Anthony, the Bodyguard
- Jessica DiCicco as Child
- Catherine Scorsese as Woman in Café
- Willie Brown as Party Politician
- David Hume Kennerly as Party Photographer
- Simonetta Stefanelli as Apollonia Vitelli-Corleone (archive footage)
- Frank Albanese as Grand Marshal at St. Gennaro Feast (uncredited)
- Sal Borgese as Lucchesi's Door Guard (uncredited)
- John Cazale as Fredo Corleone (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Anton Coppola as Conductor of 'Cavalleria Rusticana' (uncredited)
- Carmine Coppola as Bandleader (uncredited)
- Gia Coppola as Connie's Granddaughter (uncredited)
- Ron Jeremy as Man Chewing Toothpick in Crowd (uncredited)
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola | Mario Puzo
Box Office Gross: $136,861,392
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Release Date: December 25, 1990
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