Al Pacino, The Godfather and Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola nearly fired Al Pacino from “The Godfather” a week into shooting: 'You're not cutting it'
When the time came to shoot Michael's wedding to Apollonia Vitelli (Simonetta Stefanelli) in Sicily, Coppola was still blowing gaskets over Pacino's unique, often circuitous approach to his performance. But the pair had developed a rapport that allowed Pacino to help them both shrug off Coppola's worries.
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.
'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 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.
Al Pacino calls his spending a 'crazy montage of loss' early in his career: 'I had $50 million and then I had nothing'
In his new memoir, Oscar winning actor Al Pacino says at one point he was paying his landscaper $400,000 a year to maintain a ...
‘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 Says He Stays Connected With 16-Month-Old Son Over Text
The 84-year-old actor said he hopes to be around as long as possible for his youngest son, Roman, whom he shares with ...
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 never married to avoid 'entrance to the pain train'
Al Pacino has always "shied away" from marriage despite dating A-list actresses. "The Godfather" star has been romantically ...
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 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 ...