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The Godfather Part II at 50: Is this movie the greatest sequel ever made?
Digital TrendsStory by Blair Marnell
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Fifty years after its release, 'The Godfather Part II' remains the gold standard for sequels, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest films in Hollywood history.
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- In 1974, 'The Godfather Part II' became the first sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, a feat previously unheard of in the industry.
- The film's dual narratives, following the Corleone family's past and present, are universally praised as a groundbreaking storytelling achievement that elevated the gangster genre.
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Francis Ford Coppola, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II