The film is in part both a sequel and a prequel to The Godfather, presenting two parallel dramas. The feature-length film was again directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based upon Mario Puzo's novel of the same name. The Godfather Part II was released on December 20, 1974. Other subplots include Vito's daughter Connie's abusive marriage, Johnny Fontane's success in Hollywood and Vito's second son Fredo's role in the family business in Las Vegas. Michael plans to move the family business to Las Vegas but before the move, he plots the killing of the heads of the five families on the day of his nephew's baptism. After returning, Vito turns over the reins of the family to Michael. Michael returns to America after the news of his brother Sonny's murder. While in Sicily, Michael travels around the country and meets a woman he marries but who is killed in a car bombing.
Meanwhile, Vito's oldest son Sonny takes over the family and Michael strikes back for the assassination attempt by killing Sollozzo and a corrupted police captain, forcing Michael to go to Sicily in hiding. The plot begins with Don Vito Corleone declining an offer to join in the narcotics business with notorious drug lord Virgil Sollozzo, which leads to an assassination attempt. The feature-length film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based upon Mario Puzo's novel of the same name. The Godfather was released on March 15, 1972. 3 Compilations for home media and television.