The Godfather, Part II (1974)
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Critic Consensus: Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola's continuation of Mario Puzo's Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken.
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Cast
as Michael Corleone
as Vito Corleone
as Tom Hagen
as Kay
as Connie Corleone
as Fredo Corleone
as Hyman Roth

as Sen. Pat Geary

as Frankie Pentangeli
as Al Neri
as Fanucci
as Genco

as Tahoe Band Leader
as Willie Cicci

as Rocco Lampone

as Mama Corleone
as Deanna
as Merle Johnson
as Tessio
as Marcia Roth

as Vito's Mother

as Michael's Buttonman #1

as Vito Andolini as a boy
as Young Clemenza

as Young Mama Corleone

as Mosca
as Sonny Corleone
as Signor Roberto
as Johnny Ola

as Senator #1

as Michael's Bodyguard
as Senator #2
as Young Tessio
as Carlo

as Don Francesco
as Young Sonny Corleone (uncredited)

as Don Tommasino

as Anthony Corleone
as Child (uncredited)

as Frankie Pentangeli

as Impresario
as Questadt

as Theresa Hagen
as Carmine Rosato
as Tony Rosato
as Bartender

as Bartender

as Tenor

as Father Carmelo

as Signora Colombo

as Translator

as State Committee Chairman

as Michael's Buttonman
as Michael's Buttonman

as Michael's Buttonman
as FBI Man 1
as Girl in `Senza Mamma'

as Cuban President

as Pentangeli's Brother

as Mosca

as Strollo

as Abandando

as Vendor

as Don Francesco

as Corngold

as Sen. Ream

as Yolanda

as Attendant at Brothel

as Ellis Island Doctor

as Ellis Island Nurse

as Customs Official

as Cuban Nurse

as Governess

as Midwife
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Critic Reviews for The Godfather, Part II
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It goes much deeper than The Godfather in analyzing the twisted mentalities of these men who pervert the capitalist system for their own gain. The film is richer in texture and gives more evidence of social awareness.

An admirable, responsible production, less emotionally disturbing than its predecessor, but a grand historical epic studying the nature of power in the United States' heritage.

One of the most ambitious and brilliantly executed American films, a landmark work from one of Hollywood's top cinema eras.
This is quite simply one of the saddest movies ever made, a tale of loss, grief and absolute loneliness, an unflinching stare into the darkest moral abyss.
Not once does Pacino overtly ask for the audience's sympathy, but through a disciplined, suggestive performance he dominates the film.
The Paramount release has everything going for it.

Audience Reviews for The Godfather, Part II
Thirty-seven years after this came out, it is still one of the most thrilling movies out there. Al Pacino and Diane Keaton have to be the most unlikely couple ever cooked up by Hollywood, but their chemistry is real. The story lines never seem implausable and they succeed in making criminals sympathetic. The scenes shot in Italy are so beautiful you can lick them. The flashback scene at Vito's birthday party when Michael announces he joined the Marines--after his father and lawyer-brother pulled strings to keep him out--is a brilliantly executed study in character. It is a real salute to Cappollo to say that when Michael Coreleone is alone at the end of the movie, you absolutely feel for him.

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The sequel to Coppola's classic mafia crime story both continues the events around Michael Corleone and takes us back to his father's life story. Michael, wonderfully portrayed by Al Pacino, seems to get more ruthless, unsympathetic and paranoid while ruling his empire with an iron fist. He still has to fight the competition, deal with betrayal from his own ranks and deal with his broken marriage at the same time. That's interesting most of the time, but sometimes could have used some serious trimming. The film easily could have lost 30-45 more minutes to be much more leaner and to the point. Instead it is celebrating its own slowness a little too much. The flashbacks portraying Vito's story, now played by Robert DeNiro, do not exactly explain the man's thoughts and motivations. We get glimpses at his life every five years or so, but the decision to become the next Godfather remains somewhat in the dark. A well acted and filmed sequel, but it does not top the original film and is honestly a tad overrated, if judged by today's viewing habits.
Super Reviewer
One of the best sequels of all time, the depth of this one exceeds it's predecessor. DeNiro and Pacino are amazing.
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The Godfather, Part II Quotes
Hyman Roth: | I didn't ask who gave the order, because it had noting to do with business. |
Michael Corleone: | If you don't listen to me and marry this man, you'll disappoint me. |
Hyman Roth: | Smaller piece. |
Michael Corleone: | Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. |
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