Film & TV1963–present
Francis Ford Coppola
The director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now — two of the greatest films ever made. Coppola's 1970s run is unmatched in scope, ambition, and cultural impact.
Origin
Detroit, Michigan
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Directors
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