Added: 12/01/2005 |
Gangsters in HollywoodThe real name of Al Pacino is Adolf, he was born on April 25, 1940 in New York. In the same place he studied at the High School of Performing Arts, at the Studio of Charles Lorton, and at the famous Actor's Studio.
The tired phrase," the next morning he woke famous" is true if speaking about how fame and glory came knocking at Al Pacino's door. Invited to audition for one of two leading roles as gangsters in the film "The Godfather", director Francis Ford Coppola had little doubt he had found his "star" in this up-until-then little known actor. Studio heads at Paramount on the other hand had their doubts. How could this slender man fit a role of one of the greatest of gangsters? They labeled him "ugly and modest", but in the end Coppola proved he had made the right choice.
In the film, Michael is the youngest son of Vito Corleone, the head of New York gangsters. He is the son with the university education; a kind, truthful young man, who at the end of a picture severely, artfully, and inventively destroys all opponents and becomes the new "Godfather"- the leader of a clan of gangsters, but also turns into the prudent liar.
His wide range of films have shown that this short, dark-eyed, dark-haired, typical Italian man is not only talented, but also extremely purposeful, possessed by work. Rough flashes of temperament unexpectedly replaced his natural restraint in key stages that gave to gangsters some essential witticism and unpredictability. He has brought on the screen sharpness, flexibility and an unusual system of behavior. All this at once put Al Pacino at the top of the list of masters of the American cinema.
Al Pacino has rejected more offers in a month than many actors receive in their entire life. It's been said that in nineteen superfluous years of screen work, Pacino has played only seventeen roles.
The teacher of Al Pacino, once has correctly noted that he is not an actor of representations but experiences, who becomes the character instead of just playing a role. Nevertheless, the emotional side of this actor does not provide enough material for the image of gangsters adjusted or burdened with a life. He is a person without a family, living the hermit, letting only the few in the house and in the soul.
The gangsters of Hollywood found another actor who created a far different image. That was Marlon Brando. He studied at military academy in Minnesota, and then in New York in a theatrical class at the Actor's studio. Enthusiastic criticism predicted a big future for this beautiful, sensual, young person possessed with surprising intuition. He was the hope of American theatre. However, Marlon Brando left for Hollywood, and never returned.
The first real success came to Marlon Brando only when he starred in "A Streetcar named Desire". In Stanley Kowalski, we can feel the primeval, animal-like sexuality. The direct extemporaneous manner, frank sexuality, original, rude humor, rare gleams of humanity on the general gloomy background helped the creation of rather unusual image. Marlon Brando came in a role so much that he had established an image that would last him forever. From here, there was the belief that he has played in himself - the rough, severe boor, not deprived of sadistic bents. In fact, he was a sensitive, soft, a little bit timid kind of guy who loved jokes and draws.
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