Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. Spielberg called Coppola “fearless.” Spielberg, who first met Coppola in 1967, said ...

George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were among those celebrating Francis Ford Coppola at his AFI Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday night.

But Steven Spielberg, a filmmaker who's made ... His pick: "The Godfather," the famous 1972 film directed by Coppola. Before Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the 50th AFI Life ...

While Francis Ford Coppola was being awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award, Steven Spielberg called The Godfather the best American movie ever made. Spielberg was oozing with praise for Coppola's ...

Spielberg is clearly a man of the people. With 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 'The Godfather' is almost universally revered.

LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg proclaimed “The Godfather ... before and redefined the canon of American film,” Spielberg said. Coppola sat between Spielberg and George Lucas, as actors ...

“There is only one Francis Ford Coppola,” Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO, said. “And it is AFI’s honor to gather the art and entertainment communities, along with his family, friends ...

Steven Spielberg, George Lucas ... By Kirsten Chuba Events Editor Francis Ford Coppola was honored by a star-studded group of friends and collaborators on Saturday night as he received this ...