<P> In 1979 , Michael Corleone , approaching 60 , is racked with guilt over his ruthless rise to power ; especially for having ordered Fredo 's assassination . He donates part of his tremendous wealth in charitable acts . Michael and Kay are divorced ; their children , Anthony and Mary , live with Kay . At the reception following a papal order ceremony in St. Patrick 's Old Cathedral in Michael 's honor , Anthony tells his father that he is leaving law school to become an opera singer . Kay supports his decision , but Michael wants Anthony to either complete his law degree or join the `` family business '' . Michael and Kay have an uneasy reunion when Kay reveals that she and Anthony know the truth about Fredo 's death . Vincent arrives at the reception . He is embroiled in a feud with Joey Zasa . When Connie arranges for Vincent to meet Zasa , who calls Vincent a bastard , Vincent bites Zasa 's ear . Although Michael is troubled by Vincent 's fiery temper , he is impressed by his loyalty , so agrees to include him in the business . </P>
<P> In 1979 , Michael Corleone , approaching 60 , is racked with guilt over his ruthless rise to power ; especially for having ordered Fredo 's assassination . He donates part of his tremendous wealth in charitable acts . Michael and Kay are divorced ; their children , Anthony and Mary , live with Kay . At the reception following a papal order ceremony in St. Patrick 's Old Cathedral in Michael 's honor , Anthony tells his father that he is leaving law school to become an opera singer . Kay supports his decision , but Michael wants Anthony to either complete his law degree or join the `` family business '' . Michael and Kay have an uneasy reunion when Kay reveals that she and Anthony know the truth about Fredo 's death . Vincent arrives at the reception . He is embroiled in a feud with Joey Zasa . When Connie arranges for Vincent to meet Zasa , who calls Vincent a bastard , Vincent bites Zasa 's ear . Although Michael is troubled by Vincent 's fiery temper , he is impressed by his loyalty , so agrees to include him in the business . </P>
when does the godfather part 3 take place
when does the godfather part 3 take place
1979
1979