Legendary actor Al Pacino, best known for his Academy Award-winning role in “Scent of a Woman,” has been nominated a total of nine times for Oscars throughout his distinguished career. However, during a recent event commemorating the 50th anniversary screening of “Dog Day Afternoon” in Santa Monica, California, Pacino shared that he found acting in “Dick Tracy” to be the most enjoyable experience, and his favorite role was portraying the profane Tony Montana in “Scarface” (1983), even though he has received numerous awards for his outstanding performances. These preferences were expressed by Pacino during a Q&A session following the film screening at the American Cinematheque Aero Theatre.
Directly speaking, I’ll simply state that nothing compares to Scarface for me. This sentiment arises from a memory I have of a movie theater in Los Angeles called Tiffany (West Hollywood), which no longer exists. It used to play old films, and on one occasion, they played the 1931 version of Scarface. I watched it with friends because I had heard about Howard Hawks’ Scarface and Paul Muni, who was considered one of the greatest actors in his time.
In 1976, Al Pacino received another Best Actor nomination for his role as John Wojtowicz in “Dog Day Afternoon,” a character that is greatly admired by fans. However, many might have been taken aback when he mentioned enjoying playing Big Boy Caprice in Warren Beatty’s less memorable 1990 film “Dick Tracy.” Nevertheless, Tony Montana from “Scarface” remains his most beloved role, and the gun-toting drug lord holds a special spot in Pacino’s heart. In the same interview, he added:
In my own words, “I expressed, ‘This film [Scarface] is motivating me so much that I need to be a part of it. Therefore, I contacted Marty Bregman and suggested we consider him for Scarface.’ When he asked, ‘Scarface?’ I replied, ‘Give it a watch.’ Apparently, that’s why I felt accountable for it – I felt a personal connection and believed I had found the right opportunity.
Al Pacino Laments Lost ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Colleagues
Regrettably, Al Pacino wasn’t awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of Tony Montana. Yet, the year prior to the 1976 Oscars, he had secured his third consecutive Best Actor nomination in a Lead Role. Unfortunately, he didn’t take home the prestigious golden statue, but Pacino was lauded for his role as Sonny Wortzik in Sidney Lumet’s film “Dog Day Afternoon.
Reflecting on the 50th anniversary screening was a mix of joy and sadness for Pacino. Sadly, many individuals he worked closely with on the project, such as Lumet, producer Marty Bregman, John Cazale, Judith Malina, and Charles Durning, have all passed away. During the same Q&A session, Pacino expressed his sentiments.
Many of the individuals I used to act alongside, my fellow cast members, have passed away. It’s quite moving when you see it on a large screen. Sidney was an exceptional director, and I can’t help but be in awe of his work, particularly the performances given by the girls, the bank employees, and of course, John Cazale.
The actress who portrayed my mother on screen is Judith Malina, an off-Broadway pioneer with an impressive career as a director and actress. She has been a significant influence on me, and getting to see her once more brings up a mix of emotions – joy at reconnecting with an old friend, but also a tinge of sadness due to the melancholic nature of the film.
Right now, you can either purchase “Dog Day Afternoon” for $6.99 or rent it for $3.99 through popular video-on-demand services such as FandangoNow (previously known as Vudu). For fans, Al Pacino’s most enjoyable performance in “Dick Tracy,” along with his favorite role as Tony Montana in “Scarface,” can also be found on these platforms.
On the other hand, don’t forget to catch two of Al Pacino’s critically acclaimed films, “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II,” which are available for streaming on Paramount+.
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2025-03-10 04:36