History of Cinema on Instagram: "Today we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather Part II’ (1974)"

History Photographed on Instagram: "For the 1972 film The Godfather, both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro auditioned for roles, with director Francis Ford Coppola famously fighting the studio to cast Pacino as Michael Corleone. ⁠ ⁠ De Niro, who was ultimately not cast, impressed Coppola enough during his screen tests that he was later cast as the young Vito Corleone in The Godfather Part II, winning an Oscar for the role.⁠ ⁠ Credit: PRZ ARCHIVES"

Film Titan on Instagram: "🎥 The Godfather Part III (1990), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, cast Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone after she stepped in last minute to replace Winona Ryder. Critics described her performance as “flat, amateurish, and unconvincing,” though the director later admitted the backlash was unfair. Despite this rocky start, Sofia went on to become an acclaimed filmmaker, proving talent can thrive even after a stumble in a family legacy. Follow @filmtitan for more! Follow @