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1974 · 202 min · R

The Godfather Part II

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Drama, Crime

The Godfather Part II (1974) is a Drama film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola set in New York City, Cuba, and Las Vegas during the 1900s–1950s. It runs 202 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, betrayal, and power & corruption play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Nino Rota
Cinematography
Gordon Willis
Cast
Al PacinoRobert DuvallDiane KeatonRobert De NiroJohn CazaleTalia ShireLee StrasbergMichael V. Gazzo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityCubaLas Vegas
Setting
UrbanRuralCoastal Sea
When
1900s1910s1920s1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayalPower & Corruption
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple Perspectives
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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