USA,
1974, 202 min
(Alternative: 194 min)
Directed by:
Francis Ford CoppolaCinematography:
Gordon WillisComposer:
Nino RotaCast:
Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Lee Strasberg, Michael V. Gazzo, G. D. Spradlin, Richard Bright (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
This brilliant companion piece to the original The Godfather continues the saga of two generations of successive power within the Corleone family. Coppola tells two stories in Part II: the roots and rise of a young Don Vito, played with uncanny ability by Robert De Niro, and the ascension of Michael (Al Pacino) as the new Don. Reassembling many of the talents who helped make The Godfather, Coppola has produced a movie of staggering magnitude and vision, and undeniably the best sequel ever made. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1975 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1975 - Francis Ford Coppola (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1975 - Robert De Niro (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1975 - Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1975 - Carmine Coppola, Nino Rota (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1975 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1975 - Al Pacino (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1975 - Lee Strasberg (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1975 - Michael V. Gazzo (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1975 - Talia Shire (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1975 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1976 - Al Pacino (Best Leading Actor)
- 1976 - Best Editing
- 1976 - Nino Rota (Best Music)
- 1976 - Robert De Niro (Most Promising Newcomer to Film)
Golden Globes
- 1975 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1975 - Francis Ford Coppola (Best Director)
- 1975 - Francis Ford Coppola (Best Screenplay)
- 1975 - Al Pacino (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1975 - Carmine Coppola (Best Original Score)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1974 - Best Film
- 1974 - Francis Ford Coppola (Best Director)
- 1974 - Robert De Niro (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1974 - Lee Strasberg (Best Supporting Actor)
The Saturn Awards
- 2022 - Best Film Collection Release
- 2009 - Best DVD Movie Collection
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1975 - Francis Ford Coppola (Golden Shell for Best Film)