# The best Al Pacino movies

From Michael Corleone to Tony Montana: the best of Pacino, according to the rankings of Forbes México, Paloma & Nacho and Rotten Tomatoes.

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- Nov 3, 2024 · Romina Costa Herrera
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## Top 10

1. **Donnie Brasco (1997)** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Lefty, the small-time mobster, opposite Johnny Depp.
2. **The Panic in Needle Park (1971)** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — A heroin-addicted couple in New York: his first lead.
3. **The Devil's Advocate (1997)** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — John Milton, the most devilish boss in New York.
4. **The Godfather (1972)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Michael Corleone, the son who wanted no part of the family business.
5. **The Godfather Part II (1974)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Michael as the new don.
6. **Dog Day Afternoon (1975)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — A Brooklyn bank robbery gone wrong, by Sidney Lumet.
7. **Serpico (1973)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The honest cop who exposed New York police corruption.
8. **The Irishman (2019)** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Jimmy Hoffa, finally with Scorsese.
9. **Heat (1995)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Lieutenant Vincent Hanna against Robert De Niro.
10. **Scarface (1983)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Tony Montana, by Brian De Palma.
11. **Carlito's Way (1993)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Carlito Brigante tries to go straight.
12. **The Insider (1999)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The 60 Minutes producer taking on Big Tobacco, by Michael Mann.
13. **Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Desperate real-estate salesmen, from David Mamet.
14. **Insomnia (2002)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — A detective in Alaska against Robin Williams, by Christopher Nolan.
15. **Scent of a Woman (1992)** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — Blind colonel Frank Slade: his Oscar.

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