Al Pacino on Francis Ford Coppola directing him

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[@samehabouez8267]

-Francis: Al say something -Al: Francis I can’t talk😂

[@petermartin7811]

Best comment

[@diegoespinoza1493]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kevinsykes699]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 good one

[@Soosii44]

😭😭😭

[@RegularGillian]

No, that's what De Niro said when shooting Godfather 2

[@Sh4dowFawx]

Al looking like he's gonna get killed for the death of uncle ben

[@samyeharshel]

Damn 😂😂😂

[@oncesaidlegal]

Ayo 😂

[@ricco5951]

😂😂 brilliant

[@changspaman]

🤣🤣

[@dou7902]

😂😂😂 holy shit

[@DelightLovesMovies]

He owned his role in the Godfather.

[@anarex0929]

Well clearly he wasnt driving it in😅. How can you not drive a few car lengths away?

[@MerlautZone]

300th like

[@Lovemygrandkids04]

Yup

[@Au60schild]

​@@anarex0929It had a clutch. A whole higher level of difficulty than just driving an automatic.

[@anarex0929]

@@Au60schild Yet little old ladies have no issue working that shaft. Clutching at shafts eh?

[@prasannasurange]

No dancing No driving Still... the best actor in Hollywood ❤

[@promerops]

Hoo ha!

[@rajasriseetharaman5995]

Sure ❤whoever than Michael 🎉😂

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

It’s CRAZY when I hear of people or celebrities saying they cannot drive. I’m from the south eastern United States and we begin learning at 12 how to drive!!!

[@craigfinley2507]

No De Niro is

[@binxbolling]

Not versatile enough.

[@CusPedro]

The lady playing his first wife, Simonetta Stefanelli, was excellent

[@UpsheetscreekWOapaddle]

To court a Greco/Italian virgin as it was required in the old days would be a dream come true for me 🇨🇮🙏

[@peppiess]

@@UpsheetscreekWOapaddlethats an Irish flag you stupid donut. I can tell you are an American

[@orangewarm1]

In what way?

[@luisbohorquez7096]

Real Stunner.. Beautiful..😁😍

[@philomelodia]

Beautiful actress!

[@erolegario]

The funny thing is that AL Pacinos family/ancestors are really from Corleon Siciliain. He truly is a Corleon.

[@lindyrm]

I mean, his mother's family is from Corleone, but her last name is not Corleone, it's Gelardi. It's not like everybody who is from Corleone is named Corleone lol

[@erolegario]

@lindyrm I am Madeiran from Pauldomar, and even though my last name is not Pauldomar, I am still Pauldomari. Vito Corleone is really Vito Andolini from Corleone.

[@lindyrm]

@@erolegario I see, thank you for the explanation, I didn't remember his surname was changed when he moved to America

[@JesusMagicPanties]

@@erolegario For me as not Italian everybody there are like Vitos Mandolini

[@hotpocketz8258]

Ya it’s like he was born for that role

[@messamurai2658]

PACINO IS A NATURAL COMEDIAN TOO THAT'S HOW AWESOME HE IS.

[@BF-xc2sk]

all Italians are natural comedians. 😂

[@chelseaultra9348]

SADLY HE MAY WELL BE ONE OF THOSE ISLAND GOERS ! THERE'S BEEN SOME WHISPERS AND HE TOOK QUITE A BIT OF PERSONAL OFFENCE TO SOME OF WHAT RICKY GERVAIS HAS SAID AT AWARDS SHOWS AND THAT JUST AIN'T A GOOD LOOK ! 🤷‍♂️

[@messamurai2658]

@@BF-xc2sk YEAH MOST FUNNY LOOKING AND ACTING TOO 🤣

[@messamurai2658]

@@chelseaultra9348 OH OH.

[@haraldharam9334]

​@@chelseaultra9348OH SNAP

[@cjdayne3033]

“ if anyone remembers it” Me. “ I seen that movie 50 times I remember it” lol

[@MrDsturman]

Francis: come here Al: Francis I can’t walk

[@wolfy9549]

HAHAHA

[@easystreetphoto2401]

after he learns: I'M WALKIN', HERE!

[@andrewgates8158]

Is that from scarecrow?​@@easystreetphoto2401

[@AlexDanston]

10 years after this guy speaks to women like he knows what he’s doing, tangoes and drives a Ferrari 😅

[@aadityasrivastava7112]

Being blind

[@chlandi2226]

while blind!!!! hahahah

[@mariazzz1]

And won an Oscar too

[@jerryfritz374]

I Agree with All three of the Above Statements😎

[@jesusibarra2980]

20 years. Godfather I was 1972, Scent of A Woman was 1992.

[@GratifyMeNow13]

If anybody remembers it? The film is etched on to my memory!

[@ellenhughes5329]

❤❤❤❤❤ Godfather what a series I've seen each and every one several times, it never gets old to me❤❤❤😊

[@saveriosalemme5366]

After he said “If anybody remembers it”, I knew then that alcohol wasn’t the only thing Al was abusing.

[@killjoy4862]

There is a 80mm copy imprinted into my brain....😂😂😂

[@user-dk3up2nl1m]

Its a Classic!

[@comment15]

He's just being modest

[@gregbowden1552]

She was gorgeous ❤

[@Garanon5]

so is her daughter.

[@sassymess7111]

She was 18 at the time of filming.

[@gregbowden1552]

@@sassymess7111 That was such a great part of the story.❤️

[@theapavlou3030]

What's the relevance of that? She didn't act very well

[@gregbowden1552]

@theapavlou3030 oh Uhm I don't know I am a guy and I saw the movie, I think this part of the the movie was very intriguing and interesting part of the story I really liked how they did this, so as a guy I find her very captivating, uniquely beautiful. So in summary you must be jealous and either weigh 300lbs or are a very unattractive lesbian.

[@TheRingo2u]

Just rewatched him in 'and justice for all. Dude is just such an icon.

[@ursafan40]

I did a month ago. Well worth the rewatch.

[@TheRingo2u]

That closing speech is just stunning.

[@ursafan40]

@@TheRingo2u "I just completed my opening statement!"

[@peterdarker1]

I gotta rewatch that one every few years or so...the climactic courtroom scene is always and justifiably referred to, but the entire movie is great from start to finish

[@TheRingo2u]

The client in prison. That whole story line. Yeah that flick is just brilliant to me. The crazy judge with the death wish and the helicopter and bathroom stall shotgun scenes.

[@chefskiss6179]

He then suggested "Let the wife drive." 😂😂😂

[@dpcrawdad_3]

That's more dangerous than him driving 🚙💥

[@alko9065]

Francis, I m not a moron😊

[@wetwilly01]

Then the car blows up.

[@fxlkpunkrapper]

​@@dpcrawdad_3 more dangerous than someone who can't drive?

[@SharronNeedles]

Monday Tuesday Friday

[@angelavenditti7021]

This summer went to the new Academy Museum in L.A., watched the amazing exhibition of the making of the Godfather and Coppola explaining his choice of Pacino. Exceptional choices and extraordinary actors, movie and Director.

[@woodbridgebuldingsuppliesg3611]

He is amazing actor

[@regannicholas7959]

One of the best actors ever in my humble opinion.. love him ❤️

[@kevinharrold7053]

A spitting image of Sir Paul McCartney.

[@regannicholas7959]

@@kevinharrold7053 Who ? Al Pacino ?? I can’t see it mate.

[@luquarius127]

​@@kevinharrold7053 Not even remotely

[@rman52]

He is definitely one of the greatest American actors. GF123, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scent of a women, Carlitos Way, Donnie Brasco, and numerous stage and tv productions and awards. He is arguably the goat. But of course there was Daniel Day Lewis who redefined great acting. And Hardy is also unbelievably talented.

[@regannicholas7959]

@@rman52 I’d agree .

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

The legend….the icon…❤❤❤

[@josephadiaz8343]

Al is one of the best ever 👍♥️🙏✝️✌️😎

[@barbarajones5961]

Oh my goodness. What a true and loving story. Pachino, you are one true to character pain in the ass. It's so true to your acting ability.

[@znasser1]

How could anyone forget that scene?! ❤

[@leahey01]

It was such a beautiful scene. He IS a great actor))

[@cynthiawilson5066]

AL Pacino one of the best

[@mikehill1114]

I think it is disgusting of an actor to read a part, know it has requirements he can't fulfill, and not bring it up prior to casting. Plenty of actors go out and learn to drive, learn to speak a few sentences in a foreign language, learn to dance. This dude didn't do any of that, and he's the best? Not even close.

[@chicchitammuottocifa]

*the

[@chicchitammuottocifa]

​@@mikehill1114 you sound like a person that would complain at McDonald's

[@mikehill1114]

@@chicchitammuottocifa Far from it, because I know what McDonald's is. In fact, I have very little patience for those who DO complain at fast food joints about the quality of workers there. On the other hand, here I am critiquing the behavior of a professional in an industry in which I have experience, and you are making unfounded comparisons to entry level work. Yessir, a real credit to the quality of education and critical thinking skills being taught.

[@peggytate1392]

He's great, gorgeous man.

[@70svd]

😂😂😂i could imagine the look of Francis look up in to the sky with his hands together like praying and saying mum ma Mia !

[@alisondark8183]

We remember ❤ Of course it didn't matter at all that he couldn't speak Italian, waltz or drive. He can act! 🤩

[@Cadence733]

He should have acted like he could speak Italian, waltz and drive then 😂

[@antoniopetisce3417]

I don't know what Al was thinking with that hair!😂

[@Yeast85]

I’m thinking was it for a movie role maybe he was auditioning for Fight Club?

[@antoniopetisce3417]

@@Leigh-ik7hv 🤣

[@antoniopetisce3417]

@@Yeast85 🤣

[@Bra1966sil]

Was for a movie

[@el34glo59]

He's Al. He can do whatever the hell he wants

[@MrJMNK]

they picked you coz you're the GOAT

[@APG-fu6gk]

Quintessential New Yorker, we don't drive. 😂

[@turningmememachine7256]

...how do you get around?

[@valentinr.dominguez2892]

​@turningmememachine7256 Taking the subway, bus, taxi or walking. I didn't learn to drive until I turned 40, because I was moving to Arizona.

[@APG-fu6gk]

@@turningmememachine7256 We have excellent 24 hour trains and busses.

[@michaelvulcano278]

Why did I pick him? Could be that he's one of the greatest actors of our time😊

[@extra2ab]

❤ all time greatest actor

[@user-jv9tl7yd7h]

Grand legend.❤

[@jesustovar2549]

First time seeing Pacino with blonde hair, anyone? I just finnished watching the mini-series "The Offer" and I love it, the guy playing Pacino matched it's facial expressions, even my Mom loved the series, I'm sure my Great Aunt (who passed in 2023) would have loved it, she loved The Godfather trilogy.

[@stewartfenton7660]

My first time,yes.

[@toosweet6046]

Well if your mom loved it…

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

The Offer was awesome

[@eddieq2189]

Lmao😂 that story from Al Pacino about Francis Ford Coppola was extremely funny I'm glad I wasn't there on the set I would been kicked off the set from laughing so hard and loud 😂❤

[@derrickwoodard4388]

Grew up watching this man be one of the most Natural Performers . Thanks Al.

[@kameshganeshan2894]

Amazing Al. Just beautiful how humble he admits to those things he don’t know about, especially when young 20 year olds know like the back of their hand❤❤

[@__get__grounded__]

Love this. It’s not about skills. It’s about self worth.

[@cynthiahusband106]

How humble such a brilliant actor , yet so humble you gotta love Pacino

[@Gh0sTPro]

Pacino is a lot of things but humble isn't one of them

[@StrengthLiberty4.0]

Al Pacino has always been my favorite actor, because we share the same type of heritage. He’s one of those diversified actors that can play any part and great at his acting! Hopefully, we’ll see him in a few more great pictures!

[@elizabethwynn2438]

That's a great story! Such a fantastic actor ❤❤❤❤❤

[@baraskparas9559]

They say actors are multi talented! Pacino is saying that it ain't necessarily so. His charisma makes up for those shortcomings.

[@timsans1170]

What's even funnier is, When she was blown up... MICHAEL WAS SUPPOSED TO TEACH HER TO DRIVE!

[@pololisgyang1573]

Look how it all turned out,perfect.

[@sross54]

I remember all the scenes hes talking about. Perfection.

[@landedeagle4596]

Pacino is top shelf

[@stuartedworthy5111]

Top draw. Unless there's a magazine you've been hiding?

[@angelacatellani5731]

Amazing Pacino!❤❤❤❤

[@Periwinkleblue.]

He is the consummate actor. From his interviews it's clear he's a humble, sweet, funny guy. Which is So very different from his character portrayals.

[@feralbluee]

first, who can forget that scene, ever! i love this story - it’s just too perfect. the “i don’t drive,” is the best. 😂

[@cariboubearmalachy1174]

I guess it's a credit to Pacino's acting

[@angrysquirrel187]

Francis : “but your CV said you spoke 6 languages, are a champion ballroom dancer , and race cars on the weekends …” Al: “my CV does say that …”

[@bugler75]

It’s really taking form now! Looking great too👍🏼 Grazie, Ian

[@handbagsbydesigner]

I remember when I first saw Scarface, I thought he was a Cuban refugee. He's that good.❤😂

[@brianfitzpatrick1183]

That's really surprising to me because I thought he spoke Italian in Serpico. Wow 😲

[@tresojos]

He speaks a little bit perhaps

[@brianfitzpatrick1183]

@@tresojos Looking back on it he really didn't speak much of it

[@27natedogg1]

Frosted tips Pacino isn’t real frosted tips Pacino can’t hurt you

[@amershershara5448]

Best actor ever

[@giovannicorno1247]

Beatiful anecdot!

[@markanderson3669]

Interesting as he speaks Italian with Virgil Sollozzo in the restaurant scene…broken as it is…😂. Which if going in film chronological order is before the Italian wedding scene, though could have obviously been shot later…

[@pjamdragon1]

The scene with Sollozzo was moved up because studio execs didn’t like Pacino. Once they saw that scene in the restaurant, how could they get rid of him?

[@mrreemann3739]

This is how you talk yourself out of a job!😂

[@silversnail1413]

Francis really did Al a solid. The studios resisted his casting and he was still a somewhat green and unproven actor at the time but Francis always believed in him.

[@bane2risejoker]

a legendary actor ❤❤

[@reservoirdude92]

Angels in America era?

[@BeatlesFan1975]

Best actor ever. Al Pacino never made any asinine political comments

[@kevyarham]

One of the true greats.

[@malte2483]

I love Al 😂❤

[@serafinagrande8477]

That is utterly hilarious!! 😂 He's just joking obviously! He would also make a good stand up comedian! 😅 The blonde highlights look great! 😊💚

[@user-bp4zt8fg1e]

Hahaha his hair, wouldn’t think pacino would dye his hair

[@mast3rchief536]

It’s early 00’s, he was just in his Slim Shady fase

[@15Kilo]

“If anybody remembers it” I’m sure everyone does Al. We all love the movie lol

[@D-MANBOXING1991]

And he still killed that role 🔥🔥

[@barbaraduval9540]

I just couldn't believe this movie would have been made any better if you were not in it. Perfect Michael!

[@Shogunwario]

Many scenes in the godfather 1-2 is some of the best cinema we will ever see.

[@travelerM45]

what a guy! Great artist with great sense of humor. One of many artists I would have loved to be in parts with in the 70's.

[@user-xp9kx2hr1v]

Love youlSenor Pacino...

[@chichimerced1459]

My #1 actor of all times. ❤

[@janicerockwell9468]

Love behind the scene stories ❤

[@jinbambino-digeronimowitch5936]

Natural story teller

[@user-qp6ic8qd2z]

Adorable. master Mr Al Pacino absolutely beautiful man I have always admired and adored this darling treasure His role in Godfather was made for him " Godfather is my favourite movie of all time " Blessings Always Diana Melbourne Australia. ❤️ 🙏

[@elissasangi-hd9om]

Well, he learned how to waltz and Tango! 👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏼👏🏽👏👏🏼👏🏽👏 Al Pacino

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Al one of best actors ever #deeptalent ❤❤❤

[@ricstormwolf]

Him, Brando and Deniro. They're just untouchable.

[@raphsradio]

He’s giving away gems! thank you very much good sir.

[@drahculia3579]

I loved him in "Stella Street". (The series)

[@GEMOGRAPHER]

He can go on and on , Selling , telling, tall stories😅 And every one will believe him . Such is the power of the man

[@insiracusa1111]

Most romantic love story ever❤

[@user-mg6pk1cg7q]

The best.❤

[@joejackson3668]

Good on ya , Al

[@marykaykain2519]

He cracks me up!

[@nkog-wt4dw]

one of the best . thank you

[@CarmenCastro-ce2qk]

I love Al Pacino. A super actor and treasury. Hope his next movie *Modigliani* will come out soon❤

[@javisoprano1010]

Al Pacino is the GOaT IMO on and off screen .

[@olly8]

And this is WHY we love you Al ❤ We believe you 😁

[@beckykent6674]

Love him!!!

[@donaldwatson554]

I had no idea he was passing around the candy in that scene, totally went over my head

[@absolutemalkavian4974]

Francis: " Well, im gonna have to fire you" Al: " But Francis I need this job"

[@neeranangia9609]

Al, u lived that role, best movie ever.❤

[@user-hw8zs3xv8t]

So funny!It is a good thing that Francis didn’t care,he knew.❤

[@burnlastsunday]

Damn they had to leave out the best line... Francis saying "Al can you fucking do ANYTHING?"

[@yopiff]

" Cancer of the prick " One of my favorite lines from Al.

[@sheridansay8667]

Yup, I remember it. Just before the bit where I hit the pause button.

[@leroymontano9080]

Great actor

[@Antonocon]

Reminds me of the old Kit-Kat ad from the 80s with the band and their new manager. You Can't Sing, You Can't Play, You Look Awful, You'll Go a Long Way.