Al Pacino Explains Why He Originally Turned Down “Dog Day Afternoon”: ‘I Don’t Think I Can Do This’

Pacino, 85, opened up about the movie in a Sept. 21 interview with The Guardian in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary. In the movie, the actor played Sonny Wortzik, who, together with Sal (John ...

The life-changing role Al Pacino nearly turned down over feeling insecure

Al Pacino is reflecting on his decades-long career. This past week marked the 50th anniversary of the release of his seminal ...
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There Are So Many Great Movies From The 70s, But This 1975 Gem Starring Al Pacino Might Be The Very Best

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Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach to Headline ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Broadway Adaptation

Both actors will make their respective Broadway debuts, with Bernthal taking on the role of Sonny Amato, played by Al Pacino in the 1975 film. Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis ...