Mary Corleone
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Sofia Coppola as Mary Corleone |
Mary Corleone is a fictional character in the
Godfather saga, portrayed by
Sofia Coppola. She is the daughter of crime boss
Michael Corleone and
Kay Adams in
The Godfather Part III and sister of Anthony Vito Corleone.
Her father's favorite, Mary is sheltered from the ugly, violent world of the Corleone crime family. In
1979, however, she falls in love with her cousin,
Vincent 'Vinnie' Mancini-Corleone (also Michael's hotheaded protegé). Michael disapproves of the romance, believing her marriage to his successor would put Mary in danger. After being appointed Godfather in
1980, Vincent ends the relationship to protect her, but she is killed anyway by an assassin trying to kill Michael.
Michael is devastated by Mary's death, which came as he is beginning to finally put his life as Don Corleone behind him and rekindle his estranged relationship with Adams. A broken man, he
retires to
Sicily, where he dies in
1997.
Sofia Coppola was given the role after the original choice,
Winona Ryder, became sick.
Family
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Vito Corleone — Grandfather; played by
Marlon Brando*
Santino 'Sonny' Corleone — Uncle; played by
James Caan*
Costanza 'Connie' Corleone-Rizzi — Aunt; played by
Talia Shire*
Fredo Corleone — Uncle; played by
John Cazale*
Michael Corleone — Father; played by
Al Pacino*
Anthony Vito Corleone — Brother; played by
Anthony Gounaris in Godfather I, played by
James Gounaris in Godfather II, played by
Franc D'Ambrosio in Godfather III
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Kay Adams — Mother; played by
Diane Keaton*
Carmella Corleone — Grandmother; played by
Morgana King*
Vincent 'Vinnie' Mancini-Corleone — First cousin; played by
Andy Garcia.
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Plot Summary - The Godfather
