KnowraThe Godfather Part IILinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to The Godfather Part II, each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 5Related 1Compared with 1FlashbackBroader topic: Its parallel timelines make the past illuminate the present without reducing it to explanation.Francis Ford CoppolaBroader topic: Its interwoven timelines deepen the saga Coppola began with the original film.The GodfatherBroader topic: It extends the family saga while reframing the first film’s account of Vito and Michael.Robert De NiroRelated: De Niro’s young Vito earned him an Academy Award and international recognition.Al PacinoBroader topic: Pacino’s portrayal of Michael deepened the character into a defining figure of American cinema.Nino RotaBroader topic: Rota’s score develops musical material associated with the first film.The Godfather Part IIICompared with: Its critical acclaim sets a demanding benchmark often used to assess the third film.