In this sequel, set in 1940's-50's, Michael Corleone has taken over his father's mantle as head of the powerful Mafia family. Throughout the film, flashback sequences shot in a neorealist style, parallel his life as 'godfather' with the early experiences of his father, A complex, epic vision of the corruption of American society, the film is widely considered to be as good, if not better, than the original.

Sequel to áThe Godfather' produced in 1972. Based on the novel by Mario Puzo. Originally released as a motion picture: United States : Paramount/the Coppola Company, 1974. Container title in brackets: Le parrain 2e partie.