Al Pacino is one of the most iconic and prominent actors in Hollywood history. Being in the industry for over six decades, the actor has been in some of the most celebrated and cherished movies of all time. Pacino is however renowned for his passionate, engrossing performances, his raw emotional force, and his capacity to vividly portray complicated personas on TV without breaking a sweat.
But even the most genius of celebrities face ups and downs in their career and Al Pacino was no different as there was a time when his pockets ran dry and his ranking as an actor fell in the industry. However, it was not long before he bounced back with one of the most exceptional films ever made in the history of the Hollywood industry, Sea of Love, a mystery-thriller-type movie from the late 1980s.
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Al Pacino Bounced Back With 1989’s Thriller: Sea of Love
With the mystery/thriller Sea of Love, Al Pacino made a strong comeback. Pacino was anxious to find a project that would display his abilities and regain his status as a prominent actor after the financial disasters of his previous movies. However, in the middle of his downfall, this project was presented to him by his attorney and Diane Keaton, a fellow actor. Given that Sea of Love was a huge commercial and critical success, it was certainly one of the finest things that ever happened to him.
According to Al Pacino, he agreed to play the lead role in Sea of Love because he was getting anxious about his previous movies not getting proper recognition worldwide. Moreover, he was not getting drafted for any movie roles for a long time which resulted in him having a very hard time. So when he was offered this role personally by Keaton, he did not second guess himself and applied for the lead role. He shared,
“Diane Keaton came into my lawyer’s office, and she looked at me and my lawyer, and she said to him, ‘Do you know who he is?’. The lawyer says, ‘Yeah’, she says, No you don’t, no, he’s an idiot, and you’ve gotta take care of him.
She says, ‘Al, come here, I’ve got something you’re going to like, it’s you, because you’ve got to get back, you’re not on the A-list – here it is’. She gave me Sea of Love.”
This statement was shared by The Digital Fix.
Diane Keaton significantly helped Pacino to bounce back with this movie and as it turned out, Sea of Love was an extreme success both critically and financially. It amassed a humongous total of more than $110 million from its worldwide box offices against a budget of $19 million. Moreover, the movie was also nominated for many big awards
Al Pacino’s Rise as a Prominent Hollywood Actor
Al Pacino’s ascension in Hollywood is a typical example of a rags-to-riches tale as he was a high school dropout pursuing a career in acting. He appeared in his first picture, Me, Natalie, in 1969, but it wasn’t until he had a breakout part in The Godfather in 1972 that he became well-known. Pacino’s role as Michael Corleone, the reluctant heir to a notorious mafia family, was an all-time best.
Pacino has been consistently working over the past several years, making appearances in movies including Insomnia, Ocean’s Thirteen, and The Irishman. The actor is also a dedicated, hardworking, and versatile actor famously known for his intense preparation for his roles. His work has inspired generations of actors and filmmakers, and his legacy is secured as one of the greatest talents of all time.
Source: The Digital Fix
