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The Godfather Part III
1990 162 min United States of America R 18+
★7.6
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
🎭 Based on
«The Godfather»
byMario Puzo
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Description
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.
Budget:
$54M
US Gross:
$66.76M
Worldwide:
$136.77M
Starring
Al Pacino
Actor
Diane Keaton
Actor
Andy Garcia
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 1991
— Worst New Star
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Director
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Actor (Drama)
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 1991
— Best Supporting Actor
Key opinion
The Godfather Part III is widely viewed as a compelling, albeit flawed, conclusion to the Corleone saga that struggles to match the narrative perfection of its predecessors. While Pacino’s performance as the aging Michael remains a standout, the film is polarized by its departure from traditional mafia tropes and its uneven pacing.
| Acting | Al Pacino delivers a profound, nuanced performance that effectively portrays Michael Corleone's transition from a ruthless mobster to a tortured, repentant patriarch. | |
| Ending | The film’s grand, emotional conclusion serves as a powerful and fitting end to the Corleone family journey. | |
| Acting | Andy Garcia provides a charismatic and energetic presence as Vincent Mancini, successfully injecting vitality into the story. | |
| Acting | Sofia Coppola’s performance as Mary Corleone is frequently criticized as inadequate, with many reviewers noting it weakens the film's climax. | |
| Pacing | The three-hour runtime and episodic structure divide audiences; some find it a rich, immersive epic, while others view it as poorly paced and overstretched. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: supporters appreciate the focus on Michael’s internal moral struggle, while critics find the Vatican intrigue and political plotlines contrived and detached from the original mafia narrative. |