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The Godfather Part III signed contracts securing a round of six stars of the final film in Francis Ford Coppola's lauded mafia trilogy: Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Winona Ryder, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton and Andy Garcia. Pacino reprises his signature role as mob boss Michael Corleone, signing ''Al Pacino'' twice to page 12 of his $2,500,000+ contract as the film's top-billed star. He signs the first time on behalf of his own company, Chal Productions, Inc., and again underneath as Performer. Dated 11 October 1989, the Agreement runs a total of 82pp., including the initial contract plus multiple riders, Exhibits, and Schedules of Royalties. Though ''The Godfather Part III'' grossed over $136,000,000, Robert Duvall's conspicuous absence from this picture is said to have been due to a dispute over pay. An 11pp. contract dated 28 July 1989 signed ''Diane Keaton'' entitles her to at least $1,050,000 to play Michael Corleone's ex-wife Kay. Also on 28 July ''Winona Ryder'' signs her 17pp. contract to play daughter Mary Corleone, but ultimately backed out, citing exhaustion. The decision to recast the role with the director's own daughter Sofia Coppola proved highly controversial, and became arguably the most heavily criticized aspect of the film. ''Andy Garcia'' signs his 29 September 1989 contract to play Vincent Mancini, the role for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Runs 20pp. ''Bridget Fonda'' signs her 16 November 1989 contract to play Grace. Runs 21pp. plus a 2pp. document from her attorney dated 4 January 1990 that she also signs regarding publicity stills. All of the contracts name Coppola's production company Zoetrope Italia as the producer and are signed by a representative. Each also contains a morality clause governing the performers' conduct off the set, except for Pacino's, which places no restrictions on his behavior, and Garcia's, which limits his potential trouble-making to all but ''...a felony involving moral turpitude...'' Each typed contract measures 8.5'' x 11'' and comes stapled at the upper left. Mild creasing and dulling to edges, with the first page of Pacino's contract detached from the rest of the packet, else near fine.
''The Godfather Part III'' Signed Actor Contracts -- Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Winona Ryder, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton & Andy Garcia -- Pacino's $2.5 Million Contract is Twice Signed
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