The Godfather’ film trilogy director, Francis Ford Coppola and stars Al Pacino, and Robert DeNiro went on stage at the 2022 Oscars this week to celebrate the award-winning classic’s 50th anniversary.
Coppola, 82, Pacino, 81, and DeNiro, 78, walked on stage together, where the director praised the “legends” who made The Godfather possible decades ago.
“I feel moments like this should be sincere and brief, and I’m so grateful for my wonderful friends to come here to help me celebrate with you,” Coppola said of DeNiro and Pacino.
“So I’m going to only thank two from the bottom of my heart,” Coppola added, personally thanking Mario Puzo, author of the Godfather novels, and late producer Robert Evans.
“Thank you. Viva Ukraine!” Coppola concluded.
