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Francis Ford Coppola Apologizes For Starting Hollywood’s Sequel Obsession: “I’m Embarrassed”
Although it's largely considered one of the best sequels of all time, Francis Ford Coppola has at least one regret about 'The Godfather Part II'.
According to the 5x Oscar winner, Hollywood’s ever-growing obsession with continuations is the result of his petty demands for making The Godfather Part II(1974), for which he fought Paramount Pictures on returning the director’s chair after the original 1972 was a major hit. In attempt to get out of directing the sequel, Coppola suggested up-and-coming director Martin Scorsese take the reins. Meanwhile, The Godfather Part II won six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Coppola and Best Adapted Screenplay for him and author Mario Puzo.
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