Al Pacino, The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola nearly fired Al Pacino from “The Godfather” a week into shooting: 'You're not cutting it'
The Godfather made Al Pacino a star, setting him on a path toward one of the most singular and inimitable careers in Hollywood history. It was also so difficult for the actor to make that he was nearly fired multiple times.
'Godfather' Director Told Al Pacino He 'Wasn't Cutting It' During Filming
Francis Ford Coppola confronted the star about his performance in an upmarket Manhattan restaurant, telling him to look back on his acting so far.
Al Pacino Recalls How He “Didn’t Get Fired” From ‘The Godfather’: “Paramount Didn’t Want Me”
In his new memoir 'Sonny Boy', Al Pacino reflected on his breakthrough role in Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' (1972).
Al Pacino thought 'The Godfather' was going to be 'the worst picture ever made.' It made him and Francis Ford Coppola Hollywood icons and won 3 Oscars.
In his new memoir, "Sonny Boy," Al Pacino wrote that he and Diane Keaton were certain that "The Godfather" would end their burgeoning careers.
Al Pacino reveals he was almost fired from "The Godfather" early in filming
According to Pacino, that was everything he had in giving to that scene; his character took more than 15 hours of shooting that close-range shooting scene with Al Lettieri and Sterling Hayden's characters.
Al Pacino reveals he went broke after earning a low salary to star in the iconic film The Godfather
Al Pacino in a scene from the iconic movie The Godfather in 1972. Pacino also played Michael Corleone in The Godfather II and The Godfather III. “I had about ninety grand in the bank and that was it,” the 84-year-old actor writes.
The Biggest Bombshells from Al Pacino's “Sonny Boy: ”His Bond with Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor and Turning Down “Star Wars”
His memoir 'Sonny Boy' recounts some of his most memorable days in Hollywood, including his rise to fame after 'The Godfather ...
‘Godfather’ star Al Pacino was relieved after on-set injury, ‘could be my release from that prison’
Al Pacino was almost fired by studio executives while filming "The Godfather." The actor felt "relief" after severely ...
Al Pacino Almost Broke His Leg On Set of The Godfather
Al Pacino very nearly didn’t appear in The Godfather. During a rare interview appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Conan ...
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Al Pacino admits financial struggles pushed him to accept to 'Godfather 3'
Part III, and his reason is simple: he needed the money. In his new memoir Sonny Boy, the 84-year-old actor revealed that ...
Al Pacino Says He Agreed to Make the Widely Panned “Godfather: Part III” Because 'I Was Broke'
The third film in Francis Ford Coppola 's crime-epic franchise, The Godfather: Part III, was panned by critics and holds a ...
Al Pacino Nearly Broke His Ankle on ‘The Godfather’ Set and Felt Relieved It Might Get Him Fired: ‘Oh God, You’re Saving Me’
Al Pacino suffered an ankle injury on the set of 'The Godfather,' and admits he felt relieved that it might get him fired.
Al Pacino was almost fired from iconic ‘Godfather’ role — with studio wanting these A-listers instead: memoir
They had been filming for about a week and a half and word got around that Paramount was unhappy with Pacino’s performance, ...
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Al Pacino on His ‘The Godfather’ Injury That Made Him Thank the Heavens: ‘That’s how much I wanted to leave it’
Al Pacino recalls an injury on The Godfather set that nearly made him quit but ultimately strengthened his iconic role.
Al Pacino Reveals The Role He Wishes Had Gotten An Oscar Nomination
Al Pacino has talked 'The Godfather', 'Scarface' & 'Sonny Boy' on the BBC Today program this morning as he promotes his new ...
Al Pacino lost $50 million after corrupt accountant mismanaged his earnings: 'I had nothing'
In his newly released memoir, "Sonny Boy," Al Pacino opened up about becoming victim of a Ponzi scheme and losing $50 million ...