The Godfather Part III (1990) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Starring Al Pacino, Diane Keaton
In the midst of trying to legitimize his business dealings in 1979 New York and Italy, aging mafia don, Michael Corleone seeks forgiveness for his sins while taking a young protege under his wing.
Where was The Godfather Part III filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Michael attends the papal ceremony and witnesses the assassination plot within the Vatican. The Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica serve as the climactic setting where Michael's redemption and the family's power converge, filmed on location in the heart of the Vatican City
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Key scenes of Michael conducting family business and meetings overlooking the Tiber. The historic Roman fortress provides dramatic architectural backdrops for Michael's negotiations and the family's Roman operations
- Palermo, Italy, Palermo – Vincent Corleone explores his Sicilian heritage and family roots in the old city. Palermo's authentic streets and neighborhoods ground the Corleone family story in its Sicilian origins, with scenes of the younger generation discovering their ancestral homeland
- Mondello, Italy, Mondello – Family gatherings and outdoor scenes in Sicily with romantic interludes between Vincent and Mary. The seaside resort area provides beautiful Sicilian coastal settings that contrast with the darker urban scenes and underscore the family's connection to their homeland
- New York City, United States, New York – Opening family scenes and establishing shots of the Corleone family operations in Manhattan. New York City serves as the base of the Corleone family's American operations, filmed on location in Manhattan's iconic neighborhoods
- Atlantic City, United States, Atlantic City – Scenes involving the family's business interests and negotiations in the Atlantic City gambling world. The Atlantic City casino and boardwalk locations represent the modern expansion of the Corleone family's criminal enterprise into the gambling industry