The Godfather Part III
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.
Critics Sentiment
Michael confesses Fredo's murder to Cardinal Lamberto
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The film drops significantly during the middle Vatican conspiracy plotting but recovers strongly with Michael's emotional confession scene.
Critics found Part III a competent but disappointing conclusion to the trilogy, praising Pacino's performance and the film's visual splendor while criticizing the convoluted Vatican plot and weaker supporting performances. The film succeeds most in its quieter, more psychological moments exploring Michael's guilt and redemption. Despite its flaws, most reviewers acknowledged it as better than its reputation suggests, though clearly inferior to the first two masterpieces.
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Al Pacino
Michael Corleone
Diane Keaton
Kay Adams
Talia Shire
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Andy Garcia
Vincent Mancini
Eli Wallach
Don Altobello
Joe Mantegna
Joey Zasa
George Hamilton
B.J. Harrison
Bridget Fonda
Grace Hamilton
Sofia Coppola
Mary Corleone
Raf Vallone
Cardinal Lamberto
Franc D'Ambrosio
Anthony Corleone
Donal Donnelly
Archbishop Gilday
Richard Bright
Al Neri
Helmut Berger
Frederick Keinszig
Don Novello
Dominic Abbandando
John Savage
Father Andrew Hagen
Franco Citti
Calo
Mario Donatone
Mosca
Vittorio Duse
Don Tommasino
Enzo Robutti
Don Licio Lucchesi
Crew
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