The Godfather: Part III (1990)

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola
Cast: Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, George Hamilton, Bridget Fonda / Sofia Coppola / Rafe Vallone / Frank D’Ambrosio / Donnelly / Richard Bright / Helmut Berger / Don Novello
Genre: Drama / Crime
Region: United States
Languages: English / Italian / German / Latin
Released: 1990-12-25 (USA)
Series: [3] The Godfather 3
Length: 162 minutes / 170 minutes / 157 minutes (director’s cut)
AKA: The Godfather Episode III / The Godfather III / Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Rating: IMDB 7.6 / Rotten Tomatoes 67%

Movie Synopsis
In a blink of an eye, it was already 1979, and the second-generation godfather Mike Corleone (played by Al Pacino) was in his twilight years. For the salvation of his soul, Mike gradually ended the family’s underworld business and turned to legitimate business.
Mike’s son Tony loves art and has no intention of taking over the family business. Michael decides to let his eldest brother Sunny’s illegitimate son, the hot and lustful Vincent (Andy Garcia) inherit the family business and become the third-generation godfather. Mike’s beloved daughter Mary (Sofia Coppola) fell in love with Vincent, but was opposed by her father, and her father and daughter gradually became estranged.
In order to legalize the family assets, Mike planned to invest in the “Nili” group through his network in the Vatican, but was secretly blocked by the enemy. The death of the Pope also made things even more confusing.
In desperation, Mike could only choose to use violence to solve the problem again, and his relatives were also involved in this bloody storm.

“The Godfather: Part III” is a 1990 crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, and Andy Garcia. It is the third and final installment in the acclaimed “Godfather” trilogy, which follows the Corleone family’s criminal empire and their struggles to maintain power and legitimacy.

The movie takes place many years after the events of “The Godfather: Part II” and follows an aging Michael Corleone (Pacino) as he tries to make amends for his past sins and legitimize his family’s business. He becomes involved in a plot to form a partnership with the Vatican bank, but his plans are complicated by his past betrayals and the arrival of his nephew Vincent Mancini (Garcia), who becomes embroiled in the family’s affairs.

“The Godfather: Part III” received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, with some praising the performances of Pacino and Garcia, and the film’s themes of redemption and mortality, while others criticized it for its convoluted plot and lack of focus. The movie was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, but ultimately failed to win any. Despite its mixed reception, the film remains a popular entry in the “Godfather” series and has since gained a cult following among fans.