The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American epic crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, loosely based on the 1969 novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Coppola. From Wikipedia
The legendary director was celebrated at a star-studded gala for his transformative contributions to American cinema, with tributes from Spielberg, Lucas, Pacino, and De Niro.