The Godfather Part II is one of the rare breed of cinematic sequels which is as good as, and perhaps better than, the original. Al Pacino heads the star cast as Michael Corleone, heir to the criminal empire established by his Mafioso father, the late Don Corleone. Michael is now in charge of all gambling activities in Nevada, making certain that any and all political or mob enemies are quickly bought off, compromised, or disposed of. Throughout the film, Michael's travails are paralleled with the early experiences of his father, played in flashbacks by Robert DeNiro.
Directed by
Francis Ford Coppola
Written by
Mario Puzo (novel and screenplay); Francis Ford Coppola (screenplay).
Starring
Al Pacino (Don Michael Corleone); Robert Duvall (Tom Hagen); Diane Keaton (Kay Corleone); Robert De Niro (Vito Corleone); John Cazale (Fredo Corleone); Talia Shire (Connie Corleone); Lee Strasberg (Hyman Roth); Michael V. Gazzo (Frankie Pentangeli); G.D. Spradlin (Senator Pat Geary); Richard Bright (Al Neri); Gastone Moschin (Don Fanucci (as Gaston Moschin)); Tom Rosqui (Rocco Lampone); Bruno Kirby (Young Peter Clemenza (as B. Kirby Jr.)); Frank Sivero (Genco Abbandando); Francesca De Sapio (Young Mama Corleone (as Francesca de Sapio)). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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