List of Al Pacino movies you need to watch before 'The Irishman'

The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese starring Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, and Joe Pesci is set to release on Netflix this November. The film has been highly anticipated since its announcement. The film will bring the awaited pairing of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro on the screen once again. The audience is waiting for Al Pacino’s magic on screen in the crime genre. Here some films of Al Pacino which are a must-watch if you are a fan of the actor and crime genre.

Must-watch Al Pacino movies

1. Scarface (1983)

Scarface is a 1983 crime thriller directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone. Scarface stars Al Pacino as Antonio Tony Montana, who comes to Miami as a refugee who over time establishes himself as a powerful drug lord. Scarface is a remake of the 1932 film of the same name and is considered to be one of the greatest roles of Al Pacino. The film also holds a special place in pop culture due to its extensive reference in comic books, television programmes, and video games.

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2. The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather trilogy is considered as one of the best works in the crime genre. The Godfather is an adaptation of Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name. The Godfather shows a fictional Sicilian crime family based in the US who is being led by Godfather Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). Al Pacino plays the role of Michael Corleone who never wanted to be a part of the family’s business but eventually finds himself taking over his father as the new Godfather. Al Pacino’s transition from Michael to the Godfather received critical acclaim and Pacino received an Oscar nomination for the same.

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3.  The Godfather II (1974)

The Godfather II picks up right from the first part. But the second part also shows a parallel storyline of Vito Corleone’s childhood and his journey to becoming a crime lord or best referred to as the Godfather. Robert De Niro played the role of young Vito Corleone. Al Pacino portrays the Godfather very well as a character who works in the grey area and also the hardships faced by a Godfather regardless of his powers.

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