Liputan6.com, Jakarta Who doesn't know Al Pacino? The legendary actor is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of the 20th century.
With his remarkable performance, he has appeared in many blockbuster movies and received many prestigious awards, such as the Academy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards.
Today, we will celebrate his long-time career and select some of the best Al Pacino movies of all time.
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1. The Godfather (1972)
- IMDb: 9.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
- Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
"The Godfather" is one of the greatest films ever made. It is a crime drama that tells the story of the Corleone family, a powerful Mafia clan in New York City. Al Pacino stars as Michael Corleone, the youngest son of the patriarch, Vito Corleone. After Vito is shot and wounded, Michael is reluctantly drawn into the family business. His great performance in "The Godfather" has led him to glory as one of the greatest actors of all time.
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2. The Godfather Part II (1974)
- IMDb: 9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
- Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
A sequel to The Godfather, this film follows Michael Corleone as he struggles to maintain his grip on power while dealing with the constant threat of violence. He is haunted by the memories of his past, and he is torn between his desire to protect his family and his desire to escape the Mafia life. In this film, Al Pacino shows a better performance than in the first movie. It leads him to be nominated as Best Actor in the 1975 Academy Awards.
3. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
- IMDb: 8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
- Where to Watch: HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
"Dog Day Afternoon" follows a group of amateur bank robbers who plan to rob a bank. This robbery is supposedly not complicated, but suddenly, everything is going in the wrong direction. Al Pacino received much praise for his remarkable performance as Sonny Wortzik, one of the main characters.
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4. Scarface (1983)
- IMDb: 8.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
- Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
In this film, Al Pacino takes center stage as Tony Montana. He's a Cuban immigrant who rises from the streets of Miami to become a powerful drug lord. Al Pacino surprises us once again with his wonderful performance. He skillfully embodies the ruthless, intimidating, and arrogantly captivating persona of a drug kingpin.
5. Heat (1995)
- IMDb: 8.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
- Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
"Heat" is a crime drama that tells the story of Vincent Hanna, an LAPD detective who is on the trail of Neil McCauley, a professional bank robber. Pacino stars as Hanna, who is obsessed with catching McCauley, and he will stop at nothing to bring him to justice. Al Pacino's performance in this movie is intense, passionate, and believable. He successfuly brings a sense of humanity to the character that makes him both sympathetic and terrifying.
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