The Godfather Part III

In 1979, Michael is nearly 60, donates millions and wants out of crime. The Corleone family tries to buy a piece of the Vatican to become a legal business, but the deal is a swindle, and Michael's old partners want him gone. His nephew Vincent, Sonny's son, joins the family, and Michael's daughter Mary falls for him. Michael tries to protect his children and redeem himself at once. The story moves through New York, the Vatican and Sicily, where his son Anthony makes his opera debut.

1. Behind the scenesWinona Ryder out, Sofia in

   Winona Ryder was cast as Mary and left the set after a few weeks, citing another film and nervous exhaustion. The director's daughter Sofia Coppola took over and was heavily criticized.

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2. Behind the scenesTom Hagen doesn't return

   Robert Duvall refused to return without a salary close to Pacino's. Coppola rewrote the script: Tom Hagen is already dead, and George Hamilton steps in as B. J. Harrison.

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3. ReferenceThe 2020 Coda

   In December 2020, for the film's 30th anniversary, The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone came out. It's a 158-minute re-edit with a new opening and ending. Coppola says it's closer to what he wanted.

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