The Godfather: Part III (1990) — Screenplay
In 1979, aging mafia don Michael Corleone strives to legitimize his empire and seek atonement, but his past sins and a young protege threaten his redemption.
- Written by
- Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Length
- 130 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in character arc and thematic closure, as Michael's quest for legitimacy and forgiveness is layered with moral ambiguity. Study how Coppola and Puzo use dialogue to convey subtext, and how the pacing balances intimate family drama with broader crime-world stakes, creating a poignant, elegiac tone.
Read the full The Godfather: Part III (1990) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.