7/100 The Godfather: Part II
Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Neal Peters Collection Arguments over which Godfather is greater, the first or second, began as soon as the sequel was released. The first film has the edge among this poll’s respondents, but Part II has die-hard fans as well. “It’s one of those movies,” says producer Albert Berger, “that has every element of cinema working at the highest level. And it’s entertaining, and it says something about our country.” See the box office totals, famous quotes and more. Director: Francis Ford Coppola Cast: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton Domestic lifetime gross (adjusted for inflation, 2014): $202,374,900Famous quote: “There are many things my father taught me here in this room. He taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” — Michael Corleone Arguments over which Godfather is greater, the first or second, began as soon as the sequel was released. The first film has the edge among this poll’s respondents, but Part II has die-hard fans as well. “It’s one of those movies,” says producer Albert Berger, “that has every element of cinema working at the highest level. And it’s entertaining, and it says something about our country.”
