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Date: 1990 (Release)

Country: USA

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Synopsis: Set in 1979. Once more centring around the Corleone empire, and involving many more of the family. Michael's legitimate operation is making a bid for control of Immobilaire, a European conglomerate tied to the Vatican. His former associates make it known they would also like a piece of the action. Michael looks to his family for protection.

Genre:
Gangster
Releases
Date: 1990not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 162 mins Length: 14539 FeetLanguage: English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (38)
In: Empire n229 July 2008  Page: 175
Title: At home/DVD reissues: The Godfather Trilogy: RemasteredAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n234 December 2008  Page: 198
Title: At home/Blu-Ray special: The Godfather Trilogy: The...Author: HUGHES, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Coppola Restoration".

In: Empire n217 July 2007  Pages: 154-155
Title: Movie trial: The Godfather Part IIIAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Two opposing opinions on whether of not The GODFATHER PART I II, is a good film or not.

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v33 n4 Winter 2006  Pages: 187-195
Title: The Corleone Chronicles: Revisiting The Godfather Films as..Author: POON, Phoebe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Trilogy".

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v34 n1 2006  Pages: 64-70
Title: The Tragedy of Michael Corleone in The Godfather: Part IIIAuthor: POON, Phoebe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Film Review n654 March 2005  Pages: 92-93
Title: The Godfather TrilogyAuthor: BOOTH, Owen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v83 n1 January 2002  Page: 14,16
Title: DVD PlaybackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: The three Godfather movies.

In: Film Comment v38 n2 Mar/Apr 2002  Pages: 30-44
Title: Mythmaker: Francis Ford Coppola; Coppola's family plot...Author: JONES, Kent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on Francis Ford Coppola's career in film followed by an in-depth look at the making of THE GODFATHER trilogy.

In: Variety 29 Oct 2001  Page: 27,30
Title: DVDAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: review of DVD boxed set "The Godfather Collection"

In: Classic Images n313 July 2001  Page: 40
Title: Music in filmsAuthor: LONG, Harry H. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Score Monthly v6 n10 December 2001  Page: 35
Title: Pocket reviewsAuthor: DOUGHERTY, Martin Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: CD review of The GODFATHER TRILOGY.

In: Music from the Movies n31/32 Winter 2001  Page: 84
Title: Film music review: the latest releases reviewed and ratedAuthor: KEECH, Andrew Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Re-recorded set of the best music from the three GODFATHER films.

In: Empire n101 November 1997  Page: 150
Title: Books film and fictionAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Book review of "The Godfather Book" by Peter Cowie, pub. by Faber And Faber. The book gives a detailed story of the three Godfather films directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

In: Film Comment v29 n5 Sep/Oct 1993  Pages: 12-18
Title: Death and its detailsAuthor: THOMSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about deaths in feature films like GODFATHER, WHITE HEAT, SILENCE OF THE LAMB etc. with descriptions and partly descriptions of the deaths

In: Sight and Sound v2 n3 July 1992  Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n3 July 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Sight and Sound v1 n9 January 1992  Page: 59
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n9 January 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Empire n31 January 1992  Page: 97
Title: Videos to rentAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release of "special extended" version.

In: Film Base News n23 May/Jun 1991  Page: 19
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FREANEY, Paul Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v58 n687 April 1991  Pages: 91-92
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v58 n687 April 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinema Papers n82 March 1991  Pages: 14-20
Title: An offer Francis Ford Coppola couldn't refuse.Author: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview in which Coppola talks particularly about his film GODFATHER III, including its themes and characters.

In: Positif n362 April 1991  Pages: 17-18
Title: La spirale et la boucle.Author: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Detailed review within the context of Coppola's films, plus credits.

In: Positif n362 April 1991  Pages: 19-26
Title: Lear et l'opéra: entretien avec Francis Ford Coppola.Author: CIMENT, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview in which Coppola talks about his decision to make a third "Godfather" film, some of its themes and concepts, casting for the film - including his own daughter, working with production personnel, and mention of his other films.

In: Premiere v4 n5 January 1991  Pages: 76-84,106
Title: Family ReunionAuthor: STIVERS, Cyndi Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Account of the the planning and production of GODFATHER III, with comments from the cast and crew.

In: Cinéaste v18 n2 1991  Pages: 41-43
Title: [Cinéaste - v18 n2 1991: no known title]Author: JAEHNE, Karen Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Journal of Media Law and Practice v12 n1 March 1991  Pages: 23-24
Title: [Journal of Media Law and Practice - v12 n1 March 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief mention of a British author planning to sue Paramount over alleged breach of copyright in relation to GODFATHER - THE CONTINUING STORY.

In: Films in Review v42 n3/4 Mar/Apr 1991  Pages: 102-107
Title: Godfather III.Author: GRANT, Edmond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In-depth article about the film - its themes and characters- and the director.

In: Empire n22 April 1991  Pages: 16-17
Title: New FilmsAuthor: McILHENEY, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n22 April 1991  Pages: 62-69
Title: Its a family affair...Author: THOMPSON, Anne Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Al Pacino and Francis Ford Coppola talk about making The GODFATHER PART III

In: Screen International n789 11 Jan 1991  Page: 16
Title: [Screen International - n789 11 Jan 1991: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n26 5 Mar 1991  Page: 4, 86
Title: Author of Vatican book says 'Godfather' copped materialArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: David Yallop claims that details of alleged financial mis- dealings within the Vatican, revealed in his book "In God's Name" became plots in the GODFATHER PART III and that some of his writing was used in the film's script.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v318 n17 15 Jul 1991  Page: 5
Title: Extra footage in 'Godfather' vidAuthor: PARISI, Paula Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended version of Godfather III to be released by Paramount Home Video.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v312 n38 29 May 1990  Page: 39,50
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v312 n38 29 May 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Variety 17 Dec 1990  Pages: 41-42
Title: [Variety - 17 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n31 26 Dec 1990  Page: 13, 14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v315 n31 26 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the film, plus a look at cast members of the film and the success of actors gained from appearing in the first film, and an ajoining section giving credit and running time details.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v314 n44 30 Oct 1990  Page: 1, 82
Title: Mancuso vows par to unwrap "Godfather III' at ChristmasAuthor: VOLAND, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the delay and anticipated completion and release of the film.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n32 27 Dec 1990  Page: 1, 7
Title: Coppola recuts 'Godfather III'Author: VOLAND, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Coppola re-edits the film and urges the press to see the new version.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n26 17 Dec 1990  Page: 10,22
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v315 n26 17 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n740 20 Jan 1990  Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - n740 20 Jan 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (11)
Title: Godfather family album
Author: DUNCAN, Paul  Pages: 600 pages

Title: Versions of Hollywood crime cinema: studies in Ford, Wilder, Coppola, Scorsese and others
Author: Freedman, Carl  Pages: x, 189 pages

Title: Don't mind if I do
Author: Hamilton, George  Pages: 305 pages

Title: Godfather in pictures: an unofficial companion
Author: NOURMAND, Tony  Pages: 168p.

Title: Changing tunes: the use of pre-existing music in film
Author: POWRIE, Phil  Pages: xix, 205 p.

Title: Hollywood Italians: dagos, palookas, romeos, wise guys, and sopranos
Author: BONDANELLA, Peter  Pages: 352 p.

Title: Gangster films
Author: SMITH, Jim  Pages: 291 p.

Title: Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather trilogy
Author: BROWNE, Nick  Pages: ix-xiv, 191 pages

Title: Godfather book
Author: Cowie, Peter  Pages: viii-xiii, 257p.

Title: Radical visions: American film renaissance, 1967-1976
Author: MAN, Glenn  Pages: xi. 216p.
Description: NASHVILLE pp.149-175 TAXI DRIVER pp.149-175 CHINATOWN pp.121-149 The WILD BUNCH pp.69-96 MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER pp.69-96 The GRADUATE pp.33-69 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY pp. 33-68 BONNIE AND CLYDE pp.7-32

Title: Godfather movies: a pictorial history
Author: GARDNER, Gerald  Pages: 191p.