Al Pacino & Robert De Niro Praise Francis Ford Coppola: "You Changed My Life"
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The American Film Institute presented the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola on Saturday, April 26, at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, surrounded by icons in the entertainment community. The televised special, THE AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA, premiered on TNT on June 18, 2025.
2 legends honoring another legend
The evening began with welcome remarks from Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO, and included tributes to Coppola’s illustrious career and his influence on filmmaking from Robert De Niro, Adam Driver, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, Ron Howard, C. Thomas Howell, Diane Lane, Spike Lee, Ralph Macchio and Al Pacino, plus family members Gia Coppola and Roman Coppola and a performance by Josh Groban of “Brucia La Terra” from THE GODFATHER, CODA: THE DEATH OF MICHAEL CORLEONE. Also included in the show were video clips of an exclusive interview, conducted by his daughter, Oscar®-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola.
In presenting the award, Steven Spielberg, recipient of the 23rd AFI Life Achievement Award said, “you have taken what came before and redefined the canon of American film” and George Lucas, recipient of the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award, commented, “we hoped to beat the system, and we did. We had no rules. We wrote the rules with you holding the pen. Thank you for creating an era of filmmakers that loved the movies.” Coppola accepted the award to a standing ovation. In his acceptance speech, he said, “all the beautiful faces are welcoming me back because I am and will always be nothing more than one of you.”
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Over $2.5 million raised at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala will support educational programs at the American Film Institute, a nonprofit organization. To donate to AFI, visit AFI.com/support.
The AFI Life Achievement Award, established by the AFI Board of Trustees in 1973, is presented to a single honoree each year based on the following criteria as mandated through a resolution passed by the AFI Board of Trustees: “The recipient should be one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.”
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The Godfather part two was a better film than part one. It's one of the best movies ever made. That being said, when Robert De Niro said, "Thank you for not casting me in the Godfather." It looks like Francis Ford Coppola didn't find that funny at all.
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Two legends. Sir Al Pacino and Sir Robert De Niro.
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When u have Al Pacino and Robert Deniro presenting u a award......ur a icon, a legend ❤❤❤❤
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Ha detto che non ha più soldi 😂😂😂😂e che vuole da noi ??? I suoi amici lo possono riempire senza nessun problema, i soldi noi non li abbiamo non questi tipi
@brunogiuseppedoldo505Old goats more like. Robert De Niro looks like an old jewish woman!
@SJGBII55Meraviglia.
@marcofuina9736Obviously Francis was a genius. Or the only one with brains fighting for Pacino.
Bless You Both ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yeah, and Nathan Forrest Winters and his family too
@WickedvnDZHollywood would be Sad place when all this legends are gone.
@robm2707Il nous faut plusieurs Trios….pareil…pour notre vie et nos cinéma
@medadmehramouz427Robert DeNiro has ruined his own reputation by throwing his stupid politics into everything. For once, he kept it short and sweet.
@keithhayes844they look like the two old mans from Muppet Show !🤣
@stangman-450🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
@giuseppeachilli8180Three great Italians!!
@giovannisposito9846What? you have Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Coppola, Speilberg and the great George Lucas in ONE ROOM ?
@thatlakhohieuHollywood at its best.
Good times!
Thku guys we are done u screwed up so badly❤❤🎉🎉
@shankarbalakrishnan2360I miei due Attori preferiti ❤❤
@francomarchesi5727I'm so glad I'm not brainwashed and don't worship these ped o's
@billding69so many legends on m2 here!
@hospitallerknight2581Les 2 légendes !!!
@faridmhoudine1195Those 2 leftards are still living in America ?
@jameskirk2579It will only finish when im done not when u guys predict or say. So shout life
@shankarbalakrishnan2360Pacino is the best.
@elpidionastro8336Without Marlon Brando the Godfather would just be another movie from 1972 🙏
@BenniDeJaneiroAl Pacino & Robert De Niro Are The Greatest 👍💯
@otisroseboro5613Adorables 🧡🧡
@Gannu_MaharajToo late award for such a LEGEND.
Because His political views are LEFT.
Always respect to Comrade Coppola. ❤
Dinero WAS one of the best, now as an actor he is washed up and as a human an embarrassment
@Gypsyalchemy333FFC is a legend in film
@DeathWish1974anti ameircan robert deniro sucks and the vile stuff he spews out of his mouth makes the world throw up
@joeyrossetti13Wish I could meet al pacino sir and tell him how much I love and adore him as a human being and ofcourse as an actor too, he is truly a gem of a person 💎man I truly adore him 💖😊two legends in one frame, long live both of you, stay happy and healthy 🙏❤️
@PatienceMeditationFAMILIES that made sacrifices not easy to be catholic and italian in america... 3 goats!!
@andreaoliverio6524Both De Niro as Pacino have Marlon Brando as a main influence, which De Niro knew how to replace him to play Young Vito Corleone in the Godfather 2.
@sebastianalegria3401The young gangsters now the old gangsters.
@JeffreyConyers-e8zRobert De Niro was discovered and nurtured by BRIAN DE PALMA (1968 - "Greetings", 1970 - "Hi, mom").
Al Pacino played some of most characteristic parts in BRIAN DE PALMA's films (1983 - "Scarface", 1993 - "Carlito's way").
It's about time those two legends praise DE PALMA. He has never received any important award or recognition in America. The director of "Carrie", "Blow out", "Dressed to kill", "Body double", "The Untouchables", "Casaulties of war", "Mission: Impossible", "Snake eyes", "Femme Fatale" and "Redacted".
Seeing George, Francis and Steven together is unreal.
@HiddenWenThese italians shaped the US tremendously
@f.lundamo8906Two old geezers with toddlers. ick.
@janetta98❤❤these two actors are icons and am happy to have been here with them and watch all their wonderful movies ....❤❤😊
@lindacosta1658As a kid growing up in the 80's, i learned of the great works of Coppola, sitting up with my dad watching the late show and eating ice-cream. One who fell in love with film, one who dreamed of being a writer of film, are emboldened by legends like these.
Congrats, Mr. Coppola.
The immortal characters of the cine world... across all the languages - Mr. Michael Corleone and Don Vito Corleone.
@dr.dharmesh.bhadjaBest actors ever at the best movie ever with the best director ever. 3 legends of cinematography.
@evitaduran9164These 2 r a big part of my youth. I respect them as actors. My uncle looks exactly like al Pacino and ppl have told me I do too so I always took that as the ultimate compliment lol
@emare7851Fantastic. Was Victor Salva in the crowd though? I don't want to know.
No defense
Wow I’m surprised Bobby kept his old ass mouth shut about politics this time
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