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Follows 

The Godfather (1972)

Followed by 

Edited into 

The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
one of two films edited together for the miniseries

Spin-off 

References 

The Italian (1915)
Plane Crazy (1928)
Fredo mentions Mickey Mouse at one point.
The Searchers (1956)
Door closing scene.

Referenced in 

Love in Maid (1975)
Title mentioned by actor Bobby Astyr.
The Wind and the Lion (1975)
Roosevelt's cutting the Panama Canal across his birthday cake nearly identical to Roth dividing his Cuba-shaped birthday cake amongst the Mafia investors in Coppola's film
The Taking of Christina (1976)
on marquee at movie theater
The Godfather Comes to Sixth St. (1976)
behind-the-scenes of the film
Saturday Night Live: Broderick Crawford/Levon Helm/Dr. John/The Meters (1977)
Kiss of death referenced in Samurai Hit-man
Saturday Night Live: Christopher Lee/Meat Loaf (1978)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Caligula (1979)
Shortly after the emperor's illness, Caligula gives Macro the "kiss of death."
Saturday Night Live: Martin Sheen/David Bowie (1979)
Mentioned in Apocalypse Now sketch
Sneak Previews: Best Films of the '70s (1979)
Parts one and two make Siskel and Ebert's lists of the best movies of the 1970s.
At the Movies: The Man with Two Brains/Superman III/Trading Places/Psycho II (1983)
Referenced by Gene Siskel in his review of "Psycho II" (1983).
An American Tail (1986)
The scene where Fievel sees the Statue of Liberty parallels the similar shot where Vito as a child sees the statue from Ellis Island.
Cheers: The Godfather: Part 3 (1987)
title reference; title pretends that the episode follows part one and two of The Godfather-Triology
The Freshman (1990)
The Godfather (1991)
Hyman Roth and Moe Greene appear in the game; scenes are recreated
Law & Order: The Torrents of Greed: Part 1 (1991)
A man says he has seen "The Godfather movies, 1, 2, and 3"
Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Episode #3.11 (1991)
Title mentioned by Clive Anderson
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
as Francis' substitute film in early 70's
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera vs. Zigra (1991)
Tom (making a gunshot noise as characters are seen in a rowboat): "Hey, look - it's Fredo Corleone."
The Simpsons: Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk (1991)
Burns tells Smithers that he keeps his enemies close, and his enemies closer. Michael Corleone says the same thing in the film.
Cheers: Bar Wars VI: This Time It's for Real (1992)
Frasier and Woody talk about the movie trilogy.
Malcolm X (1992)
Similar cinematography in ghetto street scenes
Zwischen Kino und Konzert - Der Komponist Nino Rota (1993)
Nino Rota's Oscar win mentioned.
The X-Files: Fallen Angel (1993)
Dialogue quoted: "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer".
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Scenes in 'The Gold Watch' segment, including the outdoor gundown & Marcellus Wallace being hit by a car and rolling off the hood are directly inspired by scenes in 'The Godfather: Part II'.
North (1994)
Game-On: Bruce Willis & Robert De Niro Holding a Fish (1996)
Reference to Robert De Niro in "The Godfather"
Father Ted: A Christmassy Ted (1996)
Mentioned by Ted
Chasing Amy (1997)
Men Behaving Badly: It's Good to Be Dead (1997)
Fuji quotes the 'I know it was you Fredo' line
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Horror of Party Beach (1997)
Crow: You betrayed me, Fredo.
The Simpsons: The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (1997)
In Homer's flashback to his prior time in New York, he passes three pornographic theatres, one of which's marquee reads "The Godfather's Parts, II"
Boy Meets World: Brothers (1997)
Eric and Jack both say that this is their favorite movie
Scream 2 (1997)
Screening (1998)
Species II (1998)
He Got Game (1998)
NewsRadio: Flowers for Matthew (1998)
Lisa: "Just when I think I'm out, they drag me back in."
The Simpsons: Mayored to the Mob (1998)
Homer gives Mayor Quimby the Kiss of Death.
The Godson (1999)
The Nanny: The In-Law Who Came Forever (1999)
Fran mentions the movie by name.
The Sopranos: Pilot (1999)
The priest and Carmela discuss this movie.
The Directors: The Films of Roger Corman (1999)
Mentioned by Corman.
Road Kill (1999)
When the male lead makes his guess that the gangster's favorite film is THE GODFATHER, the gangster replies that the sequel is better.
The Sopranos: A Hit Is a Hit (1999)
Massive Genius says he liked the movie
The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #3.1 (1999)
Bobby De Niro song lyric - "He was in Godfather II".
Kaizokuban Bootleg Film (1999)
fratricide discussed, compared
Making 'Taxi Driver' (1999)
mentionned once
Baadshah (1999)
The dialogue describing Baadshah as "not The Godfather part I or part II" but "The Godfriend"
The Sopranos: Commendatori (2000)
Don Cicicio's driveway is mentioned.
Taking Wing (2000)
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)
Mentioned in article interview with Ron
The X-Files: Surekill (2001)
The gun trick Agent Doggin mentioned is refering to the gun trick Young Vito Corleon used in this movie.
Lindenstraße: Das Herz (2001)
Heiko suggests watching it to Iffi.
The Sopranos: To Save Us All from Satan's Power (2001)
Silvio imitates Al Pacino's character in this movie at 32:23 (DVD time): "It was you, Fredo!"
Biography: Al Pacino: Inside Out (2001)
Mentioned by narrator.
Serendipity (2001)
When Jonathan is comparing Sara to his fiancée Halley, he says that Halley is like The Godfather: Part II and that Sara is like part I.
Zoolander (2001)
"I know it was you Maury, you broke my heart."
Gilmore Girls: Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy (2001)
Lorelai suggests that Jess may turn out to be like Fredo.
The Sopranos: Everybody Hurts (2002)
Mentioned by AJ and his friends
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
The title of the final mission is "Keep your friends close...", a quote by Michael Corleone.
Analyze That (2002)
The Simpsons: Moe Baby Blues (2003)
Moe's story for Maggie: he talks about Anthony's First Communion.
Gilmore Girls: Ballrooms and Biscotti (2003)
Lorelai and Rory plan to watch the film.
Infernal Affairs II (2003)
Scene played over the opening credits, which depicts Ming assassinating the Mafia boss with a gun concealed by a paper bag - alludes to the scene in The Godfather: Part II in which Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) kills Don Fanucci in a similar fashion.
Kid Notorious: Hip Hop to the Godfather (2003)
Mentioned in the jail scene.
Gilmore Girls: An Affair to Remember (2003)
Lorelai and Jason talk about Fredo's death.
Angels in America (2003)
Pacino says "You broke my heart."
The Last Run (2004)
Fred Savage's character has to lie to a girl about his money manager, he says it's hyman Roth because he doesn't know what name he should make up. Fortunately for him, the girl buys it and doesn't realise he's just used the name of a fictionnal character from a film. (16th min)
The Dream Studio (2004)
mentioned once
The Girl Next Door (2004)
mimic's "I knew it was you, Fredo."
Shark Tale (2004)
Foyle's War: The French Drop (2004)
An anachronistic quote, "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" is used.
A Very Long Engagement (2004)
Juenet mentions The Godfather: Part 2 twice in the commentary. Once is when a man is stabbed in the ass (he mentions Robert De Niro in a scene from Coppola's film). Another mention is the use of brown autumn hues that he used for the bulk of his picture.
Grey's Anatomy: The First Cut Is the Deepest (2005)
Derek references "keep your friends close and your enemies closer"
Joey: Joey and the Temptation (2005)
when Joey kisses Eric on both cheeks who thinks Joey is in the Mafia
Batman Begins (2005)
Assassin who kills Chill says "Carmine Falcone says hello!" like Danny Aiello in the Coppola film
Bullets Over Hollywood (2005)
stills
Top Gear: Episode #7.6 (2005)
Mentioned by Richard
Johnny Was (2006)
(said to betrayer) "You broke my...heart."
The Sopranos: Mayham (2006)
Chris: "It's Saw meets The Godfather II"
Jeopardy!: 2006 Tournament of Champions Semifinal 3 (2006)
incorrect response in "Memorable Movies" category
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.187 (2006)
referenced in clue in "Memorable Roles" category
Cinematographer Style (2006)
Mentioned by Gordon Willis.
Metalocalypse: Performance Klok (2006)
the mention of a solid gold telephone as a gift
Two and a Half Men: That's Summer Sausage, Not Salami (2007)
Charlie says, "As long as my mother is alive, nothing happens to Fredo."
F. (2007)
The subject of this documentary mentions a plot in this film.
Crap Shoot: The Documentary (2007)
Mentioned in film as part of a scientific study.
The Sopranos: Made in America (2007)
Tony eats an orange with the skin still on while his life is in danger
Californication: Girls, Interrupted (2007)
Hank calls Runkle the "Fredo Corleone of agents"
Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)
Mentioned in the dialogue about Brian's favorite movie
Top Gear: Episode #10.6 (2007)
Jeremy compares the Civics to GF2 & PA7
Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special (2007)
Santa orders Hermey killed in the same manner in which Fredo is bumped off in "The Godfather: Part II."
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 22 January 2008 (2008)
Referenced during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 31 January 2008 (2008)
Bill quotes Hyman Roth ("this is the business we've chosen").
Skins: Sid (2008)
mentioned in dialogue
Midsomer Murders: Left for Dead (2008)
The Corleone mantra "Keep your friends close... " is attributed to Jack.
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't (2008)
The 3 Godfather films are the subject of this documentary.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
Sharpay says "keep your friends close and your enemies closer"
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
mentioned as an example of a good sequel
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009)
Ellen says that Francis Ford Coppola worked on The Conversation (1974) in between the First Two Godfather films
Life: Shelf Life (2009)
according to Bobby Stark, the human statue on the pier said she didn't look at the faces staring at her, as she's watching films in her head instead - Godfather III that day, finishing things after previously watching the other two.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the First Kill (2009)
Big Mike kisses Morgan full on the mouth and says, "I know it was you, Morgan. You broke my heart. You broke my heart."
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Colonel (2009)
Big Mike refers to Buy More as "The Family."
Entourage: A XXX Parody (2009)
Title mentioned in 'Lucky' trailer
Gossip Girl: The Grandfather: Part II (2009)
title reference
Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 7 (2010)
Subject of a $400 clue in the category "Acting the Part"
The Simpsons: Stealing First Base (2010)
While Nikki gives Bart CPR, Bart dreams of Michael kissing Fredo.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.193 (2010)
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Tales from the Script"
Grown Ups (2010)
mentioned in song lyrics
Casino Jack (2010)
"I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.34 (2010)
Diane Keaton talks about her parents' experience watching the film
The Hour: Episode #7.42 (2010)
George Stroumboulopoulos asks Salman Rushdie if he prefers this film or the first. Salman says this film.
The Hour: Episode #7.44 (2010)
George Stroumboulopoulos jokingly mentions it (not by title, but as the sequel to The Godfather) regarding the Canadarm and the Canadarm2.
Here Comes the Bribe (2011)
Two lines of dialogue are referenced
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.75 (2011)
"The Situation" says he would have liked to have played Robert De Niro's role in the film
Little Mosque on the Prairie: Smooth Hate Criminal (2011)
Thorne and Amaar bond over their love of the Godfather movies.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Best Actor Oscar Winners (2011)
Lynda says Robert De Niro won best actor
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Classics from the Vault: Great Performances That Oscar Ignored (2011)
Gene mentions that John Cazale played Fredo in the film
Breaking Bad: Cornered (2011)
"Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer"
Breaking Bad: Problem Dog (2011)
"Keep your friends close but your enemies closer"
Special Collector's Edition: Especial Halloween - Braindead (2011)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray/DVD releases of November/December
Jack and Jill (2011)
Al Pacino mentions the line "I knew it was you!" in his Dunkin' Donuts commercial.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Best Movies Ever Made (2011)
Lynda says it won the Oscar for best picture
Bad Movie Beatdown: Little Fockers (2011)
"Maybe Jack's just a big fan of Robert De Niro's performance in Godfather II."
Criminal Minds: Snake Eyes (2012)
Prentiss lists it as her favorite gangster movie.
The Nostalgia Critic: Episode #5.19 (2012)
Fredo's death scene is reenacted with the movie poster of Jack playing Fredo.

Featured in 

The Freshman (1990)
The Godfather: Part III (1990)
There are two moments when they show clips from part II. The first is the flashback to the murder of Fredo at the beginning. The second is at the end when they show a clip of Diane Keaton and Al Pacino dancing together.
Bulevar revolucije (1992)
The main character (Branislav Lecic) watch 'The Godfather Part II' in his hotel room.
Arizona Dream (1993)
Paul is watching it, and mimics lines from the movie.
Italians in America (1998)
Clips highlight stereotyping
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
This film is #32 on the list.
9/11 (2002)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Michael Corleone is #11 on the "Villains" list.
Masters of Production: The Hidden Art of Hollywood (2004)
Discusses Production Design
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005)
The quote "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer." is #58 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
This film is #32 on the list.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 22 January 2008 (2008)
Clips of this film are shown during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
Featured in Best Picture montage.
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008)
This film is #3 on the "Gangster" list.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince/(500) Days of Summer/Homecoming (2009)
Clip shown for Brett and Allen's tour of New York City
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Town/I'm Still Here/Easy A (2010)
Stanley Tucci's #4 Favorite Film
Conan: The Announcer Who Died at the End of the Announcement (2011)
Clip shown during Fan Corrections dispute

Spoofed in 

Coonskin (1975)
The scene in "Coonskin" where the mimes transport the coffin containing one of The Godfather's sons in the subway while playing instruments in mourning (trumpet; drum kit) is a direct reference to the opening of "The Godfather Part II," which came out a year before "Coonskin."
The Freshman (1990)
New Jack City (1991)
G-Money's betrayal of Nino like Fredo and Michael
The Ben Stiller Show: With Dennis Miller (1992)
During Al Pacino's (Ben Stiller) "Beethoven" audition, he tells the stuffed dog, "I know it was you, and it breaks my heart," and then kisses it on the mouth.
The Simpsons: Last Exit to Springfield (1993)
Homer's fantasy of being involved with organised crime is essentially a re-enactment of a scene from this movie but with donuts being offered to Homer.
Billy Madison (1995)
Billy says to Eric: "I know it was you", grabs his head, kisses him and adds: "You broke my heart."
Seinfeld: The Andrea Doria (1996)
When Jerry says "my home, Elaine, where I sleep, where I come to play with my toys" spoofs Michael Corleone describing the attack in his bedroom.
Two's a Mob (1998)
Spoofs the Fredo Corleone death scene in the boat.
Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998)
The Main spoof of this movie.
Family Guy: Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington (2001)
Spoofs the death of the hooker in The Godfather Part II
Zoolander (2001)
South Park: Toilet Paper (2003)
They play the theme music in the background and parody the murder scene of Fredo when cartman is trying to kill kyle with the wiffle bat on the canoe.
The Trouble with Money (2006)
Hyman Roth parody
Pushing Daisies: Bitter Sweets (2007)
"Alfredo! I knew it was you!"
The Venture Bros.: Handsome Ransom (2009)
Captain Sunshine kisses Hank and says "You broke my heart," like Michael did to Fredo.
Modern Family: Strangers on a Treadmill (2010)
"I know that it was you, Claire. You stole my index cards."
Suits: Pilot (2011)
When Mike Ross and Harvey are arguing about their partnership, it emulates the discussion between Michael Corleone and Hyman Roth about theirs.
Suits: Errors and Omissions (2011)
When Mike Ross and Harvey are arguing about their partnership, it emulates the discussion between Michael Corleone and Hyman Roth about theirs.
Spy: Codename: Bookclub (2011)
Marcus: "I don't want anything to happen to him while Miley Cyrus is alive"

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