Scarface (1983)
Role: Tony Montana
Plot: A crime drama about a Cuban immigrant who rises to power in Miami's drug trade, becoming one of the most ruthless and feared crime lords.
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Role: Michael Corleone
Plot: A continuation of the Corleone saga, juxtaposing Michael's expansion of the family empire with flashbacks to his father Vito's rise to power.
Scent of a Woman (1992)
Role: Lt. Col. Frank Slade
Plot: A drama about a blind, irritable retired Army officer who hires a young student to assist him during a lavish trip to New York City, forming an unexpected bond.
Heat (1995)
Role: Lt. Vincent Hanna
Plot: A crime thriller about a dedicated LAPD detective and his intense pursuit of a meticulous career criminal, exploring their mutual respect and personal lives.
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Role: Sonny Wortzik
Plot: A crime drama based on a true story, where Pacino plays a man who attempts a bank robbery to fund his partner's gender reassignment surgery, leading to a tense hostage situation.
Serpico (1973)
Role: Frank Serpico
Plot: A biographical crime drama about an honest New York City cop who exposes widespread corruption within the police department, facing severe backlash and danger.
Carlito's Way (1993)
Role: Carlito Brigante
Plot: A crime drama about a former Puerto Rican drug lord who tries to go straight after being released from prison, only to be pulled back into the criminal underworld.
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Role: John Milton
Plot: A supernatural thriller where Pacino plays a charismatic and diabolical law firm head who entices a young, ambitious lawyer into a world of moral compromise.
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Role: Ricky Roma
Plot: A drama about a group of desperate real estate salesmen whose lives unravel when their corporate office announces a ruthless competition to keep their jobs.
Donnie Brasco (1997)
Role: Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero
Plot: A crime drama based on true events, where Pacino plays an aging mobster who unwittingly mentors an undercover FBI agent infiltrating the Mafia.
