The Godfather Part III (1990)

Crime Drama Thriller Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
← Inspired by 2 films

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.

View Full Graph Trace Lineage Trace Influence Path

Films that influenced The Godfather Part III

← Inspired By (2)

Sources

Influenced By

  1. The Leopard (1963)
    "Luchino Visconti's film about a Sicilian prince navigating societal changes inspired the depiction of Michael Corleone's internal conflict and the transformation of the Corleone family." The Godfather Part III\Coda: Coppola’s tweaks to his flawed yet fascinating epilogue to the classic Godfather duology is trivial, self-serving and unnecessary MANK'S MOVIE MUSINGS
  2. Scarface (1983)
    "The original "Scarface" film, depicting the rise and fall of a gangster, influenced the portrayal of organized crime and the consequences of power in "The Godfather Part III."" Entertainment Weekly source

The Godfather Part III (1990), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was inspired by 2 earlier films — including The Leopard and Scarface. Check out the citations below.