Al Pacino on Michael Corleone: "I Never Saw Him as a Gangster" (Mar. 19, 2015) | Charlie Rose

Al Pacino talks to Charlie Rose about one of his most indelible film roles, Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather" movies. The full interview airs on PBS on Mar. 19, 2015. Visit www.charlierose.com for more
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Al Pacino on Michael Corleone: "I Never Saw Him as a Gangster" (Mar. 19, 2015) | Charlie Rose
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[@ZORIN-X]

Still can't believe this man only has 1 Oscar under his belt.

[@leafyutube]

In my home, where my wife sleeps, and my children play with toys.

[@edinscot56789]

"I was afraid of the role" - what an honest admission. I doubt many actors would ever confess that.

[@sspdirect02]

I never saw Michael Corleone as a villain.

[@kaguillermo5767]

He's not a gangster. He's just a son, a brother, a husband, and a father... a man protecting his family from powerful people trying to hurt and kill them. It wasn't really about business. It's family. It's personal.

[@Wyzzkyd]

He had the perfect look for the part. He looked suitably boyish being the youngest sibling in the family, but at the flick of a switch he could stare into your soul with cold menacing eyes and ignite with explosive rage as Don Michael.

[@herzali]

Al was so good in GF (1&2) that you feel there's Al and there's Michael, they are not the same person.

[@rooneyjosuehernandezvillan4213]

One of the greatest actors of all time

[@thieubobo81]

Michael Corleone is the ultimate badass. Calm, machiavelian, smart, commited, etc... Thank you so much Al for this historic role !

[@bloodlegion4874]

The 20 dislikes will be sleeping with the fishes

[@Eugeniadella]

".... they pull me back in..." says it all.... he fought it all his life.... ETERNAL MASTERPIECE!!!!!

[@robparadise6099]

I met him after a play in L.A. - you never know what to expect from a superstar, he was GREAT. He was nice and took a picture with me (2 pictures), the camera jammed on the first shot so he waited for another. ATTICA!

[@debracuratalo6272]

I have loved Al Pacino since I first saw him act, and I will love him till the end of time. He's the greatest actor that ever lived. His work will live on forever.

[@Majima23]

It’s unbelievable that al didn’t win an Oscar for Michael corleone ..

[@richardfurey690]

Unquestionably one of the greatest Actors ever.

[@tomhamilton5261]

Al Pacino is one of the greatest actors ever. Much respect

[@giorgioantonioninniriva633]

his performance as Michael Corleone was probably the best in the history of cinema

[@michelle88960]

I love Al Pacino. He should have got an Oscar for Scarface but wasn't even nominated. Every interview I have watched him in he seems so nice. It seems the bigger the star the nicer they are. That rhymed! But it's true.

[@jemelmoore7329]

The Scarfather

[@shattynatty27]

Michael was very intelligent, gifted with an inclination for strategic thinking, political maneuvering and a cold, calculating disposition that allowed him to operate in volatile situations. He understood how to wield power, and this ability drew him in little by little. The best example is the plot to kill McClusky and Sollozzo. All the seasoned criminals in the family thought it was impossible, but Michaels keen political mind saw an opening to bend the narrative using the family’s newspaper connections, making it a viable option. Additionally, he knew Sollozzo would never suspect him of pulling the trigger - keen strategic thinking. He was the only one to see the opening.