Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were among those who presented this year's AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola.

Although Robert De Niro was passed over for The Godfather, his starring role in the sequel turned out to be the offer he couldn’t refuse. “Francis, thank you for not casting me in The ...

Francis Ford Coppola's essential movies extend far beyond the familiar "Godfather" franchse and "Apocalypse Now." One of his great films, "The Conversation," gave Gene Hackman a timeless role as a ...

Coppola, whose credits include "The Godfather" franchise, "Apocalypse Now" and "Megalopolis", was presented with the award by his contemporaries and acclaimed filmmakers Steven Spielberg and ...

The Coolidge Corner Theatre will also screen three of Coppola's earlier films: "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and "Peggy Sue Got Married." A legend was just in Brookline to receive an award ...

"Star Wars" creator Lucas recalled Coppola telling him "don't be afraid of jumping off cliffs," while Spielberg hailed the "fearless" director and said that "The Godfather" was "the greatest ...

Thomas Howell, Diane Lane, Spike Lee and Ralph Macchio. ”Godfather” actors De Niro and Pacino took to the stage to honor Coppola. “You changed my life,” De Niro said. Pacino echoed those ...

Although Robert De Niro was passed over for The Godfather, his starring role in the sequel turned out to be the offer he couldn’t refuse. While paying tribute to director Francis Ford Coppola ...

The ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, brought together Hollywood legends to honour Coppola's contributions to American cinema. (Also read: Why The Godfather director Francis Ford ...