The Godfather Part III is a 1990 American crime film written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, and directed by Coppola. It completes the story of Michael Corleone, a Mafia kingpin who attempts to legitimize his criminal empire. The film also interweaves a fictionalized account of two reallife events into its plot the 1978 death of Pope John Paul I and the Papal banking scandal of 19811982 both are linked to Michael Corleones business affairs. The film stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and Andy Garca, and features Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, George Hamilton, Bridget Fonda, and Sofia Coppola.
In 1979, as Michael Corleone is approaching 60, he regrets his ruthless rise to power, and is especially guiltridden for having his brother, Fredo, murdered. He has semiretired from the Mafia, leaving the Corleone familys criminal interests under enforcer Joey Zasas control. Michael uses his tremendous wealth and power in an attempt to rehabilitate his reputation via numerous charitable acts. Michael and Kay divorced in 1960, and Kay was given custody of their children, Anthony and Mary.At a ceremony in St. Patricks Old Cathedral, Michael is named a Commander of the Order of St. Sebastian. At the following reception, Anthony tells his father that he is leaving law school to become an opera singer. Kay supports his decision but Michael asks Anthony to complete his law degree. Anthony refuses to adhere to his fathers wishes. Michael and Kay have an uneasy reunion, in which Kay reveals that she and Anthony know the truth about Fredos death. ........
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