The mall cop named La Fours is probably named after LeFors from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). In Butch Cassidy, LeFors is considered the toughest Sheriff, and his trademark is a white, straw hat (just like LaFours in this film).
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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Don Fanucci says that, in order to show proper respect to him, Vito and his friends should allow him to "wet his beak a little", by giving him a share of their profits. This is Sicilian slang, meaning "to get a piece of the pie", a common expression often used to indicate the extortion activities committed by Mafia members.
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Lee Strasberg came out of retirement to play Hyman Roth after a specific request from Al Pacino. He was unwilling at first, but agreed to do it after a forty-five-minute meeting with Francis Ford Coppola's father, Carmine Coppola.
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Editing continued up to the release date of the film.
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When little Vito arrives at Ellis Island, he is marked with a circled X. Ellis Island immigrants were marked with this if the inspector believed the person had a mental defect.
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The Lake Tahoe house and grounds portrayed in the film are Fleur du Lac, the summer estate of Henry J. Kaiser on the California side of the lake. The only structures used in the movie that still remain are the complex of old native stone boathouses with their wrought iron gates. Although Fleur du Lac is private property and no one is allowed ashore there, the boathouses and multimillion-dollar condominiums may be viewed from the lake.
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Robert De Niro only speaks eight words of English in the entire film.
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The early buzz on The Godfather (1972) was so positive that a sequel was planned before the film was even finished filming.
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Features the only Oscar nominated performances of Lee Strasberg and Michael V. Gazzo.
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Godfather: Part II - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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