Godfather: Second Chances Francis Ford Coppola's Direct Reaction

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The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972,

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grossing $250–291 million globally and earning 11 Oscar nominations.

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was released in 1990, but it is not generally regarded as a classic.

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