The Godfather Part II
Released Date
December 20, 1974
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Genre
Drama
Rating
R
Budget
$13,000,000
Worldwide Gross
Domestic Gross + International Gross = Worldwide Gross
$47,834,595 + $201,188 = $48,035,783
$47,834,595 + $201,188 = $48,035,783
The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
About
The second film in the series serves as a prequel as the film follows Vito Corleone in 1920's New York and how he grew his empire from nothing.
Trivia
Francis Ford Coppola wrote, produced, and directed the film. Robert De Niro lived in Sicily for three months to prepare for his role.