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Which Academy Awards did Francis Ford Coppola win for The Godfather: Part II?
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Francis Ford Coppola
American filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola won the Oscar for best director for The Godfather: Part II (1974).
For his work on The Godfather: Part II, Francis Ford Coppola won three Academy Awards in 1975:
- Best Picture: As a producer of the film.1
- Best Director: For his direction of the movie.1
- Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Shared with Mario Puzo.1
In addition to these personal wins, the film also secured Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro), Best Art Direction, and Best Music.1