A Sixteen-Year Gap
The third film arrived in 1990, sixteen years after The Godfather Part II.
Movie
The Godfather Part III
All the power on earth can't change destiny.
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.
Atmosphere
Solemn, melancholic, operatic, tense, reflective
Dramatic intensity
Criminal tension
Family dynamics
Tragic weight
Contains shootings, blood, organized-crime violence, threats, disturbing images, family conflict, religious themes and references to sexuality.
Dans les coulisses
Ce qu'on ne voit pas à l'écran
A Different Title Considered
Coppola preferred the title The Death of Michael Corleone, but the studio released the film as Part III.
A New Generation
Andy García joined the series as Vincent Mancini, a character connected to the Corleone family.
A Family Casting Choice
Sofia Coppola, the director's daughter, played Mary Corleone.
A Real Opera
Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana plays an important role in the film's musical identity.
A Later Recut
Coppola released The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone in 2020 with a revised opening, ending and structure.
Aux origines
Original screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola
Palette
Les couleurs du film
Corleone Charcoal#292A29
Ecclesiastical Burgundy#713D42
Sicilian Terracotta#AA6E50
Vatican Gold#B79A62
Aged Olive#73745C
Opera Ivory#D8CEB8
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