The Godfather Part III, released in 1990, is the final installment in the Godfather trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Set 20 years after the events of The Godfather Part II, the film follows Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) as he attempts to legitimize his criminal empire and reconcile with his family.
Plot Summary
In 1979, Michael Corleone, now in his 60s, has largely withdrawn from the world of organized crime. He has donated millions to charitable causes and has been honored by the Pope for his philanthropic work. However, Michael's past continues to haunt him, and his efforts to legitimize his family's business are met with resistance from both within and outside his organization.
When Michael's son, Anthony (Andy Garcia), is seriously injured in an assassination attempt, Michael's carefully constructed façade begins to crumble. He vows revenge against those responsible for the attack, and his actions once again drag him back into the world of violence and corruption that he had tried to escape.
As Michael seeks revenge, he also tries to mend his relationship with his daughter, Mary (Sofia Coppola), who is estranged from him. However, Michael's past actions have taken a toll on his family, and he struggles to find a way to reconcile with them.
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Themes and Analysis
The Godfather Part III explores themes of redemption, guilt, and the cycle of violence. Michael Corleone is a complex and tragic figure, a man who has tried to escape his past but is ultimately unable to do so. The film is a meditation on the consequences of power and the corrupting influence of ambition.
Critical Reception and Legacy
The Godfather Part III was not as well-received as its predecessors, but it has gained a cultfollowing in recent years. Some critics have praised the film's performances, particularly Al Pacino's portrayal of Michael Corleone, and its exploration of complex themes.
It's a film is considered to be a flawed but nonetheless worthy conclusion to the Godfather trilogy. It is a dark and somber film that delves into the psychological depths of its characters, and it offers a bleak but honest portrait of the world of organized crime.
The Godfather Part III is a complex and thought-provoking film that has stood the test of time. It is a worthy addition to the Godfather trilogy, and it is a film that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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: Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
Box Office Gross: $136,861,392
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Release Date: December 25, 1990