The Godfather: Part III (1990)

The American crime film, The Godfather Part III (1990), was produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Co-written with Mario Puzo, the screenplay follows the story of Michael Corleone who is approaching 60 in 1979. Wracked with guilt over his ruthless rise to power, Michael donates millions to charitable causes. He is also dealing with the aftermath of ordering his brother’s murder. Michael and his ex-wife Kay are divorced, and their children Anthony and Mary reside with Kay. During a reception at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral honoring Michael, which takes place after an induction ceremony by the Pope, Anthony surprises his father by revealing his plans to become an opera singer instead of pursuing law school. Kay supports Anthony’s decision, and eventually, Michael agrees to let him follow his own path. Later on that night, Kay confesses to Michael that she and Anthony know the truth about Fredo’s death.

At this same reception, Vincent Mancini (Sonny’s out-of-wedlock son) arrives as well. Connie, Michael’s sister, helps settle a dispute between Vincent and his rival, Joey Zasa. Despite Zasa’s insult towards Vincent and Vincent’s aggressive reaction, Michael is both concerned by his temper and impressed by his loyalty. As a result, Michael decides to include Vincent in the family business. In another matter, the head of the Vatican Bank, Archbishop Gilday, has accumulated a large deficit. In response, Michael offers $600M in exchange for shares in Internazionale Immobiliare, an international real estate company. This would make him the largest single shareholder. To solidify his control, Michael makes a tender offer to buy the Vatican’s 25% share in the company. The board of Immobiliare approves the offer with conditions that it be ratified by Pope Paul VI.