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Francis Ford Coppola Says 'The Godfather - Part II' Started Hollywood's Sequel Obsession

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Hollywood's sequel king, Francis Ford Coppola, admits his epic mob drama 'The Godfather - Part II' ignited Tinseltown's long-running obsession with sequels and franchises.
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  • Coppola credits the critically acclaimed 'The Godfather - Part II' as the film that kicked off Hollywood's love affair with sequels, paving the way for the franchise-driven industry we know today.
  • With two Best Picture Oscars under its belt, 'The Godfather - Part II' proved that sequels could not only match but even surpass the quality of the original, a game-changing revelation in the industry.
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