‘The Godfather Part II’ premieres in New York City 40 years ago today (Dec 12 1974)


Video: 'The Godfather Part II' trailer

(Thursday, December 12, 1974)The Godfather Part II, a crime epic film that follows the Corleone family as they move to Nevada and make the casino business their major income source, premiered today in New York City.

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the film starred Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Talia Shire, Morgana King, John Cazale, Marianna Hill and Lee Strasberg.