The Godfather Part II (1974)
- Dec 19, 1974
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 7
R | 3h 22min | 9.2/10 | Crime, Drama
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
Storyline
"The Godfather Part II" is a dual-narrative crime epic tracing the Corleone family’s saga. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone, now the hardened don, expands the family’s empire while facing betrayal and mounting enemies, unraveling his personal life. In parallel, flashbacks reveal young Vito Corleone’s rise from Sicilian orphan to New York crime lord, driven by survival and family. The film weaves themes of power, legacy, and the inescapable pull of the past, deepening the Corleone tragedy.
Why It’s Our Vibe
The Godfather Part II is a masterful evolution of its predecessor, blending raw ambition with haunting introspection, like a soulful wave carrying decades of weight. Francis Ford Coppola crafts a seamless tapestry of past and present, with Al Pacino’s chilling Michael and Robert De Niro’s magnetic young Vito delivering performances that hit like quiet thunder. Nino Rota’s score, rich with melancholy, anchors the film’s emotional depth. Every scene feels deliberate, stripped of excess, yet brimming with intensity—a storytelling vibe that’s both grand and intimate. It’s a journey through power’s cost, inviting you to sink into its layered authenticity without distraction. Perfect for those craving a saga that resonates with heart, grit, and timeless craft, Part II proves sequels can outshine originals with understated brilliance.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Writers
Francis Ford Coppola
Mario Puzo
Starring
Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Robert De Niro as Vito Corleone
Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen
Diane Keaton as Kay Adams-Corleone
John Cazale as Fredo Corleone
Talia Shire as Connie Corleone
Lee Strasberg as Hyman Roth
Michael V. Gazzo as Frank Pentangeli
G.D. Spradlin as Senator Pat Geary
Bruno Kirby as Young Clemenza
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Edited by
Peter Zinner
Barry Malkin
Richard Marks
Music by
Nino Rota
Carmine Coppola
Distributed by
Paramount Pictures
Production Company
The Coppola Company
Release date
December 20, 1974
Run Time
3 hr 22 min
Country
United States
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Latin
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$48–88 million
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