The Godfather Part III is a 1990 American gangster film (Mob film) written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, who directed. It completes the story of Michael Corleone, a Mafia kingpin who tries to legitimize his criminal empire. The movie also weaves into its plot a fictionalized account of real-life events?the 1978 death of Pope John Paul I and the Papal banking scandal (Banco Ambrosiano) of 1981-1982—and links them with each other and with the affairs of Michael Corleone. The film stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and Andy Garc�a, and features Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, George Hamilton (George Hamilton (actor)), Bridget Fonda, and Sofia Coppola.
Coppola and Puzo originally wanted the title to be The Death of Michael Corleone. However, Paramount Pictures would not accept that title. Coppola states that The Godfather series is in fact two films, and Part III is the epilogue. Part III has received mixed reviews and receptions, but nevertheless grossed $136,766,062 and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Francis Ford Coppola
Writer: Mario Puzo,Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Al Pacino,Andy Garc�a,Diane Keaton,Talia Shire,Sofia Coppola,Eli Wallach,George Hamilton (George Hamilton (actor)),Joe Mantegna
Cinematography: Gordon Willis
Editing: Barry Malkin ,Lisa Fruchtman,Walter Murch
Studio: American Zoetrope
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Released: December 14, 1990
Runtime: Theatrical US: 170:06. Theatrical EU: 161:02. Final Cut VHS: 169:45. restored VHS: 170:10. DVD version 170:09. Extended Cut: 176:57
Language: English
Budget: US (United States dollar)$54 million
Gross: $136,766,062
Preceded By: ''The Godfather Part II''
Imdb Id: 0099674