Why Al Pacino refused to release his “most potent, powerful” work for 17 years
Lost in logistics.
Al Pacino
“I don’t think I can do this”: the Oscar-nominated role Al Pacino tried to turn down
A classic New Hollywood film.
How fame went to Gene Hackman’s head: “I wasn’t really properly prepared”
Couldn’t deal with the pressure of success
The price of fame almost cost Al Pacino dearly: “I didn’t know what was happening”
In retrospect, it was all too much, too fast.
The “pisspot” character Al Pacino would love another shot at: “I could do it better”
This one didn’t sit right with Pacino.
The insulting moment Al Pacino decided to boycott the Oscars
It should have been a moment to rejoice.
The director who almost forced Al Pacino into obscurity: “I knew I was being threatened”
This was a low point personally and professional for Pacino.
