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THE GODFATHER PART III script

Tony Corleone, a Naval Academy graduate, is recruited by the CIA for a Latin American covert operation to deliver money and poison to rebels, while his father Michael attempts to legitimize the family business. The mission goes awry when the rebels are compromised, forcing Tony to confront the dangerous realities of his family's criminal past amidst escalating threats to Michael's empire. Tony, now aware of the intertwined corruption, threatens to expose the CIA, leading to a Senate hearing that uncovers a vast conspiracy and culminates in the systematic assassination of key figures involved. The Senate hearings conclude without fully exposing the Corleone family, and Tony returns home to Michael, leaving their future uncertain but seemingly secure from immediate threats.

Writer
Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppola
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0099674
Script date
3/22/79
87Scenes
21Characters
93Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

THE GODFATHER PART III Save the Cat analysis

Michael’s nephew Tony Adams graduates from the Naval Academy and is recruited by the CIA for a covert operation in Latin America.

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Key characters

Tony Adams Corleone

Tony Adams Corleone is listed as Son of Michael Corleone. Midshipman, later CIA operative, stoic and intelligent. In the parsed data, Tony Adams Corleone is connected to 60 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

60 scenes / 46 dialogue lines

Roberto Barcenas

Roberto Barcenas is listed as Exile leader. Capable, cool, intelligent. In the parsed data, Roberto Barcenas is connected to 14 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.

14 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Elizabeth Ann Dunne

Elizabeth Ann Dunne is listed as Television personality. Poised, attractive, warm, sharp. In the parsed data, Elizabeth Ann Dunne is connected to 14 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.

14 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Tom Hagen

Tom Hagen is listed as Consigliere / Lawyer. Trim, serious, balding, loyal advisor. In the parsed data, Tom Hagen is connected to 12 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

12 scenes / 24 dialogue lines

Armando Vidal

Armando Vidal is listed as Latin-American political leader. Attractive, charismatic leader. In the parsed data, Armando Vidal is connected to 12 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.

12 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Stu Palmateer

Stu Palmateer is listed as Marine Captain / CIA Field Coordinator. Poised, pleasant, tough man. In the parsed data, Stu Palmateer is connected to 12 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

12 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Rocco Lampone

Rocco Lampone is listed as Corleone enforcer. Large man with a slight limp. In the parsed data, Rocco Lampone is connected to 9 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

9 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Al Neri

Al Neri is listed as Corleone enforcer. Large, dark-headed man. In the parsed data, Al Neri is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.

9 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Ralph Augusto

Ralph Augusto is listed as Maatrocina's enforcer. Cold-looking man. In the parsed data, Ralph Augusto is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 62.

7 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Frankie Rizzi

Frankie Rizzi is listed as Son of Connie Corleone. Young man. In the parsed data, Frankie Rizzi is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 15.

7 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Michael Corleone

Michael Corleone is listed as Head of the Corleone family. Powerful, stoic, and strategic leader. In the parsed data, Michael Corleone is connected to 5 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 68.

5 scenes / 28 dialogue lines

Sam Maatrocina

Sam Maatrocina is listed as Don of a New York family. Slick, sharp, middle-aged. In the parsed data, Sam Maatrocina is connected to 5 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

5 scenes / 22 dialogue lines

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito is listed as Former Union President. Broad, pugnacious face. In the parsed data, Danny DeVito is connected to 5 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

5 scenes / 16 dialogue lines

Santino Corleone

Santino Corleone is listed as Sonny's oldest son. Family member. In the parsed data, Santino Corleone is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

5 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Thomas Morehouse

Thomas Morehouse is listed as CIA top echelon. Imposing, silver-haired man. In the parsed data, Thomas Morehouse is connected to 4 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

4 scenes / 16 dialogue lines

Umberto Croce

Umberto Croce is listed as Florida associate. Moon-faced man. In the parsed data, Umberto Croce is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 16.

4 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Patrick Brady

Patrick Brady is listed as President of the International Brotherhood of Dockworkers. Large, red-faced, hearty man. In the parsed data, Patrick Brady is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.

3 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Mary Corleone

Mary Corleone is listed as Tony's sister. Young woman. In the parsed data, Mary Corleone is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Kay Adams

Kay Adams is listed as Tony's mother. Teacher, divorced from Michael. In the parsed data, Kay Adams is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Arne Grundellius

Arne Grundellius is listed as Secretary of State. Official. In the parsed data, Arne Grundellius is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

2 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Connie Corleone

Connie Corleone is listed as Michael's sister. Family member. In the parsed data, Connie Corleone is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. Corleone compound, Lake Tahoe - DAY

    Tom Hagen and security prepare for Tony's departure to his mother's home.

    Tom Hagen, Tony Adams Corleone, Al Neri, Rocco Lampone
  2. 2. EXT. Front of Tahoe house - DAY

    Tony and Mary depart for the airport.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Connie Corleone, Mary Corleone, Tom Hagen, Al Neri, Rocco Lampone
  3. 3. EXT. Kay Adams' house - NIGHT

    Tony arrives at his mother's house.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Kay Adams
  4. 4. EXT. Navy and Marine Corps stadium - DAY

    Tony graduates from the Naval Academy.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Arne Grundellius, Kay Adams, Mary Corleone, Tom Hagen, Al Neri
  5. 5. EXT. Naval Academy yard - DAY

    Captain Palmateer approaches Tony after graduation.

    Stu Palmateer, Tony Adams Corleone, Kay Adams, Mary Corleone, Tom Hagen, Al Neri
  6. 6. INT. Morehouse's office, CIA - DAY

    Tony is interviewed for a CIA assignment.

    Thomas Morehouse, Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer
  7. 7. EXT. Restaurant terrace, Washington - NIGHT

    Tony discusses the CIA proposal with Tom Hagen.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Tom Hagen, Al Neri
  8. 8. INT. Interrogation room, CIA - DAY

    Tony undergoes polygraph and psychological testing.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  9. 9. INT. Conference room, Dockworkers Union - DAY

    Hagen attempts to negotiate a loan with Patrick Brady.

    Tom Hagen, Al Neri, Patrick Brady
  10. 10. INT. Office - DAY

    Hagen and Neri meet with Brady to discuss a loan application; Brady refuses and insults the Corleone family.

    Tom Hagen, Al Neri, Patrick Brady
  11. 11. EXT. Maatrocina's Yacht - DAY

    Brady meets with Maatrocina to discuss the Corleone family and Hagen.

    Patrick Brady, Sam Maatrocina, Ralph Augusto
  12. 12. INT. Projection Room One - DAY

    Tony meets Elizabeth Ann Dunne while reviewing footage of Armando Vidal.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  13. 13. EXT. Mansion Grounds - DAY

    Tony and Elizabeth walk through the plantation grounds.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  14. 14. EXT. Elizabeth's Apartment - NIGHT

    Tony visits Elizabeth at her apartment.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  15. 15. INT. Limousine on Ferry - NIGHT

    Frankie and Neri are ambushed on a ferry.

    Al Neri, Frankie Rizzi
  16. 16. EXT. Graveyard - DAY

    Neri's funeral; the family discusses the attack.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Tom Hagen, Rocco Lampone, Sam Maatrocina, Frankie Rizzi, Santino Corleone
  17. 17. INT. Don Corleone's House - NIGHT

    Family gathering and strategy meeting.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Tom Hagen, Rocco Lampone, Frankie Rizzi, Santino Corleone, Umberto Croce
  18. 18. INT. Meeting Room - DAY

    Michael and his associates discuss a business proposal involving Danny DeVito's pardon.

    Michael Corleone, Tom Hagen, Santino Corleone
  19. 19. EXT. Camp Peary, Virginia - DAY

    Tony undergoes CIA training at Camp Peary.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer
  20. 20. INT. Classroom, Camp Peary - DAY

    Trainees learn about cryptonyms.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  21. 21. EXT. Canyon Road, Camp Peary - DAY

    Tony participates in a training run.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  22. 22. EXT. Pistol Range, Camp Peary - DAY

    Tony practices shooting.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  23. 23. INT. Lock Picking Class, Camp Peary - DAY

    Tony learns to pick locks.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  24. 24. EXT. Training Area, Camp Peary - DAY

    Tony engages in hand-to-hand combat training.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer
  25. 25. INT. Recreation Room, Camp Peary - DAY

    Tony prepares for his mission.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer
  26. 26. EXT. Washington D.C. Street - DAY

    Tony meets with associates in a limousine.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Frankie Rizzi, Santino Corleone, Umberto Croce
  27. 27. INT. Kennedy Center Lobby - NIGHT

    Tony meets Elizabeth at the Kennedy Center.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  28. 28. INT. Elizabeth's Apartment - NIGHT

    Tony defends Elizabeth from intruders.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  29. 29. EXT. Everglades Bay - DAY

    Tony meets with the assault team.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Umberto Croce, Roberto Barcenas
  30. 30. EXT. LAS VEGAS HOTEL POOL AREA - DAY

    Sam Maatrocina and Ralph Augusto arrive at the Corleone hotel.

    Sam Maatrocina, Ralph Augusto
  31. 31. INT. TOM HAGEN'S OFFICE - DAY

    Hagen, Santino, and DeVito meet with Maatrocina and Augusto to discuss business and a loan.

    Rocco Lampone, Tom Hagen, Danny DeVito, Santino Corleone, Sam Maatrocina, Ralph Augusto
  32. 32. EXT. LATIN-AMERICAN CAPITAL - NIGHT

    Fireworks display over the bay during the revolution anniversary.

  33. 33. INT. BALLROOM HOTEL DE LA REVOLUCION - NIGHT

    Armando Vidal gives a speech to the crowd.

    Armando Vidal, Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer
  34. 34. INT. LOBBY HOTEL DE LA REVOLUCION - NIGHT

    Tony encounters Elizabeth Ann Dunne.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  35. 35. EXT. AVENIDA DE LA REVOLUCION - NIGHT

    Tony meets Arrigo to prepare for the mission.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  36. 36. INT. MAIN CABIN STELLA MARIA - NIGHT

    Tony meets with the rebels to deliver money and poison.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas
  37. 37. INT. POLICE STATION - NIGHT

    Arrigo and Anjelica are detained by police.

  38. 38. INT. HOTEL DE LA REVOLUCION BAR - NIGHT

    Tony and Elizabeth discuss the mission.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  39. 39. INT. HOTEL DE LA REVOLUCION LOBBY - NIGHT

    Tony consults with Palmateer about a potential leak.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer
  40. 40. INT. MAIN CABIN STELLA MARIA - NIGHT

    The rebels prepare for an attack after learning of the arrests.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas
  41. 41. EXT. JAILHOUSE - NIGHT

    The rebels attack the jailhouse.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas
  42. 42. INT. BASEMENT (CENTRAL JAIL) - NIGHT

    Tony, Jorge, and Roberto search for Arrigo in the jail basement.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  43. 43. INT. THE CELL - NIGHT

    Tony and Roberto find Arrigo dead in a water tub.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas
  44. 44. INT. THE BASEMENT - NIGHT

    Jorge discovers Anjelica's body.

    Armando Vidal
  45. 45. INT. PRESIDENTIAL PALACE - NIGHT

    Borracho and Pepe flee the palace after a shootout.

    Armando Vidal
  46. 46. EXT. JAILHOUSE AND SQUARE - NIGHT

    Police and Army forces arrive at the square.

  47. 47. INT. ALLEY BEHIND THE JAIL - NIGHT

    Tony, Roberto, and Jorge meet up with Borracho and Pepe.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  48. 48. EXT. STREET - NIGHT

    The group finds an abandoned police car.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  49. 49. INT. POLICE CAR 22 - NIGHT

    The group discusses their escape route.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  50. 50. EXT. STREET CORNER - NIGHT

    A police chase ensues.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  51. 51. INT. POLICE CAR 22 - NIGHT

    The group is pursued by police.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  52. 52. EXT. STREET CORNER - NIGHT

    Roberto detonates a bomb to stop the pursuit.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas
  53. 53. EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - NIGHT

    The group drives toward the airfield.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  54. 54. EXT. AIR FIELD (FINCA QUEBRADA) - NIGHT

    The group arrives at the airfield; Borracho is found dead.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal
  55. 55. EXT. AIR FIELD - NIGHT

    The plane arrives and the group attempts to board.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Roberto Barcenas, Armando Vidal, Frankie Rizzi
  56. 56. EXT. PRESIDENTIAL PALACE - DAY

    Vidal observes the failed coup.

  57. 57. EXT. AIRFIELD - DAY

    The American delegation is evacuated.

    Stu Palmateer, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  58. 58. EXT. STATE DEPARTMENT - DAY

    Arne Grundellius faces the press.

    Arne Grundellius
  59. 59. INT. ELIZABETH'S APT - DAY

    Tony reunites with Elizabeth.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  60. 60. INT. ELIZABETH'S KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Tony receives a call from Stu Palmateer.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  61. 61. INT. AUDITORIUM - NIGHT

    Danny DeVito addresses the longshoremen.

    Danny DeVito
  62. 62. EXT. AUDITORIUM - NIGHT

    Ralph Augusto approaches Danny DeVito.

    Danny DeVito, Ralph Augusto
  63. 63. INT. LIMOUSINE - NIGHT

    Augusto and DeVito drive through New Orleans.

    Danny DeVito, Ralph Augusto
  64. 64. EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT

    Augusto murders Danny DeVito.

    Danny DeVito, Ralph Augusto
  65. 65. INT. ELIZABETH'S BEDROOM - DAY

    Tony learns of DeVito's death and the attack on Santino.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  66. 66. INT. LAS VEGAS AIRPORT - NIGHT

    Tony arrives in Las Vegas and meets Rocco Lampone.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Rocco Lampone
  67. 67. INT. CAR - NIGHT

    Tony and Tom Hagen are attacked.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Tom Hagen, Rocco Lampone
  68. 68. INT. BEDROOM (CORLEONE COMPOUND, TAHOE) - NIGHT

    Tony recovers and speaks with Michael.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Michael Corleone
  69. 69. INT. Corleone Compound - DAY

    Michael discusses the risks of the Vidal business with Tony and offers him a choice to join the family or go into hiding.

    Michael Corleone, Tony Adams Corleone
  70. 70. INT. Boathouse (Corleone Compound) - DAY

    Tony looks at family photos and reflects on his grandfather before Michael joins him to continue their conversation.

    Michael Corleone, Tony Adams Corleone
  71. 71. INT. CIA Building (Lobby) - DAY

    Tony enters the CIA building.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  72. 72. INT. Morehouse's Office - DAY

    Tony confronts Morehouse and Palmateer, threatening to expose the operation if anything happens to him.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer, Thomas Morehouse
  73. 73. INT. Senate Building (Foyer) - DAY

    Elizabeth Ann Dunne interviews Senator Barthalemew about the upcoming Senate hearing.

    Elizabeth Ann Dunne
  74. 74. INT. Senate Caucus Room - DAY

    The Senate hearing begins.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  75. 75. EXT. Wooded Area (Pompton Lakes, New Jersey) - DAY

    Frankie Rizzi and Rocco Lampone assassinate Ralph Augusto.

    Al Neri, Rocco Lampone, Ralph Augusto, Frankie Rizzi
  76. 76. INT. Senate Caucus Room - DAY

    Martin Davideau testifies about the plot against Vidal.

    Tony Adams Corleone
  77. 77. INT. Maatrocina's Office - DAY

    Maatrocina is assassinated by two men posing as IRS agents.

    Sam Maatrocina
  78. 78. EXT. Downtown Manhattan Street - DAY

    The assassins escape.

    Frankie Rizzi
  79. 79. INT. Senate Caucus Room - DAY

    General Vanderhorst testifies.

  80. 80. EXT. The Mall - DAY

    Tony warns Palmateer that Morehouse is going to bring everyone down.

    Tony Adams Corleone, Stu Palmateer

Dialogue examples

Oh, good, you're awake. I had Rocco bring you. How's the head? A little pain? The Doctor says it's nothing to bother you, but I've always found it's easier to be brave about somebody else's headache. Sit down. Sit down. Let me ask you a question. Have you any idea where you stand? I don't think you're stupid. I think you're smart. But not smart enough. Good. You've let your enemies get too close to you. Those people who tried to kill you in Las Vegas, they were Maatrocina's people. The question to ask is this: Who knew you were flying to Las Vegas? Someone from Langley? I told Tom Hagen -- God rest his soul --- but I warned him. it was a mistake -- that whole Vidal business. As the only contact between our people and the Government you had no protection. You were naked. If they want to break the contact, they eliminate you and they're clean. As long as you're alive, you're a threat -- do you understand?

Michael Corleone / Scene 68

We will make an official statement tomorrow. One at a time. One at a time. Gentlemen: Gentlemen: I am late for a meeting at the White House but we categorically deny these allegations. The United States Government does not use assassination as an instrument of foreign policy. If the underworld was behind it and I don't rule out the possibility at all -- that fact will be brought to light in open hearings before a special committee of Congress. It's in the works right this minute, and subpoenas will be coming out by the weekend.

Arne Grundellius / Scene 58

You were running a no-lose operation. if we succeeded, you were rid of Vidal. -- if we failed, the Corleone family was set up to take the blame. Your hands were clean. I was the only one who could dispute your story and I wasn't supposed to come back. I've found out that my resignation from the Navy was processed and accepted a full week before I went down there ---

Tony Adams Corleone / Scene 72

I remember him very well -- from the Senate hearings on crime. That little man. Very polite, spoke in a soft, reasonable voice. He sat there with two million dollars worth of legal talent at his elbow and told the United States Government to go piss up a rope. You had to admire the pretentious little bastard.

Thomas Morehouse / Scene 72

What you've got to understand, Rocco, is that what happened to Al was business. What's done is done. The important thing is to avoid trouble if we can. This isn't the old days. The Five Family wars are over and done with.

Tom Hagen / Scene 31

I've always know why -- and I respect your reasons. But, nevertheless, I'm your father and anything I have is yours - if it's money you want, my friendship, the benefit of my experience -- if you'll accept it. It's yours.

Michael Corleone / Scene 69

This is Captain Palmateer. I got a message to call this number. Are you all right? Good. Ten kinds of blue hell are breaking loose out here. Are you all right at that number till tomorrow? Then I'll get back to you.

Stu Palmateer / Scene 60

Who are you? Wait a minute. What am I doing here? A little. Did he say how soon I could leave? I'd like to get out of here as soon as possible. I'm not totally stupid. I'm willing to learn. Are you sure?

Tony Adams Corleone / Scene 68

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