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The Godfather Part III (1990)

The Godfather Part III is the third and final film in Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather trilogy. The film again focuses on Michael Corleone, who is now in his 60s and looking for his replacement as the head of the family business. While still getting favorable reviews upon release, the film is often considered a significant drop in quality compared to its predecessors.

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The Godfather Part III
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Crime
Drama

Release Date
December 25, 1990
Studio(s)
Paramount Pictures
Distributor(s)
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Al Pacino , Andy Garcia , Diane Keaton
Runtime
142 minutes
Franchise(s)
The Godfather
Sequel(s)
The Godfather Part III
Budget
$54 million

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