"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."
"Say hello to my l'il friend!"
"This entire courtroom is out of order!"
Very few actors have uttered, or shouted, as many quotable movie lines as Al Pacino. An icon of cinema, he helped redefine the American movie and break the mold of the traditional leading man. Al Pacino's illustrious career has been marked by both intensity and charisma. Whether portraying a cop, a crook, or a blend of both, Pacino consistently delivers powerhouse performances, delivering lines with a memorable and quotable intensity.
A "G" short of an EGOT, Pacino's landmark work in the 1970s cemented his status as an acclaimed household name, enabling him to maintain his position at the pinnacle of Hollywood royalty for decades. From The Godfather to Dog Day Afternoon, Heat, and Donnie Brasco, Pacino masterfully balances subtlety with explosiveness, embodying both calm and chaos.
We've curated a list of Al Pacino's 10 Best Movies, featuring his roles as Mafia bosses, compromised detectives, short-tempered Army veterans, and even... Carlitos? These roles keep us on our toes, sharp and engaged, just where we need to be.
The Best Al Pacino Movies
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