Director Francis Ford Coppola joined Robert De Niro and Al Pacino on stage at the 2022 Oscars to thank the "legends" who made The Godfather possible.
But The Godfather gave me a new identity that was hard for me to cope with." "It's hard to explain in today's world — to explain who I was at that time and the bolt of lightning that it was," he added. "For an actor, that's like winning the lottery. But it's taken me a lifetime to accept it and move on," he said. When it comes right down to it, I had nothing to do with the film but play the part." Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?
The 94th annual Academy Awards paid tribute to the iconic film 'The Godfather' as the Francis Ford Coppola directorial completed 50 years.
Francis Ford Coppola made cinematic history with the release of his film, The Godfather in 1972. Tune in today to stay updated with all the latest news and headlines from the world of entertainment. Oscars 2022 has managed to grab the attention of the global audience by honouring artists for their craft and contribution to the films sector.
In a moment we couldn't refuse, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Francis Ford Coppola reunited for he 50th anniversary of 'The Godfather' at the Oscars.
So I can only thank two, from the bottom of my heart." The three legends strode out to a well-deserved standing ovation. The 94th Academy Awards supplied a lot of reunions, but the biggest of the night had to be Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Francis Ford Coppola coming together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Godfather.
The legendary filmmaker and iconic star took the stage at the 94th Academy Awards to celebrate one of the greatest films of all time.
"And another -- and another I've never thanked, but the time is due that I do, because it was his participation and his decisions at the end that made it possible -- is Robert Evans." "One is a collaborator who I thank many times, every time you see The Godfather, his name is above the title. "I'm so grateful to my two wonderful friends who have come here to help me celebrate with you this project that we began 50 years ago with really the most extraordinary collaborators"
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Francis Ford Coppola had a 'Godfather' reunion to celebrate the first movie's 50th anniversary.
The Godfather was released in 1972 and became an instant classic. Similar to the first film, The Godfather Part II is widely regarded as one of the best films of all time. The entire crowd gave Al, Robert, and Francis a standing ovation.
During the 2022 Oscars, Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert DeNiro took the stage to honor the 50th anniversary of "The Godfather."
"The Godfather" premiered in New York on March 15, 1972. But ‘The Godfather’ gave me a new identity that was hard for me to cope with." And then I was given the part," Pacino said in an interview with The New York Times. "When you make a film going against the grain of what’s going on at the time, those kind of films are tough. When people are looking at what you did 50 years later, that’s an award in and of itself." "You’re always so anxious when these movies come out because of those first opinions; you hope it will go well, and it’s not in your control.