Al Pacino

Al Pacino might be best known for his role as Michael Corleone in the powerful Godfather Trilogy. This character is just one of many powerful roles Pacino has taken on during his amazing career. The Academy has recognized his work with an Oscar for Best Actor for the film Scent of a Woman. He’s also been nominated an additional seven times for his work in films. His powerful delivery is what made him an easy choice for my list of favorite actors. Here are some of the reviews I’ve done on his films. More will be sure to follow.

The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

The Godfather (1972)

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

Serpico (1973)

Nominated for a Best Actor Oscar.

The Godfather: Part II (1974)

Nominated for Best Actor.

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Nominated for a Best Actor Oscar.

Author! Author! (1982)

Sea of Love (1989)

Nominated for a Best Actor Golden Globe

Dick Tracy (1990)

Nominated for Best Supporting Actor

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

Nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar

City Hall (1996)

The Devil’s Advocate (1997)

Donnie Brasco (1997)

The Irishman (2019)

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  1. Al Pacino is one of the greatest actors to be on the movie screen. I read somewhere that when the Godfather was being cast, the studio didn’t want Al. The Godfather without Pacino would never have worked.

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    1. If you watch the screen tests it is really interesting to see how natural the dialogue was for him. The Godfather is one of my favorite films. Pacino was part of an amazing cast for all three of those movies.

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      1. I agree with you about the screentests. Just wondering seiing as you have listed your favourite actors who are your favourite actresses?

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      2. The top of my list includes Vivien Leigh, Grace Kelly, and Meryl Streep. There are a few others as well though. That’s my next project.

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  2. Just saw Al Pacino on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross. As always, he was fantastic. After the show, he cordialy met the throngs of fans at the stage door. He took his time, posed for pictures etc. Mr. Pacino exemplifies a true Hollywood Star!

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