Al Pacino is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation. Though he is now 84 years old, Pacino got his start in acting in his late 20s, when he played a role in the 1968 television series N.Y.P.D. Only four years after that debut, Pacino became best known for playing the role of Michael in The Godfather. This earned Pacino an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and later Best Actor for the sequel The Godfather Part II. It would not be until 1993, however, that Pacino first won an Oscar, for Scent of a Woman.
Pacino has also won two Tony awards and two Emmy Awards, giving him three of the coveted EGOT letters (he is missing a Grammy). This is a huge achievement that few actors have been able to accomplish. Impressively, Pacino’s career continues today, and he even got a Best Supporting Actor nomination in 2020 for The Irishman. Despite all his accolades, however, there was one key film that Pacino did not get any Oscar recognition for, and it is coming to a new streaming home soon.
Scarface Is Being Added To Prime Video This Month
It Was Previously Only Available On Amazon MGM+
Scarface is soon being added to Prime Video. The 1983 movie was directed by Brian de Palma, and stars Pacino as Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who transforms himself into the best drug smuggler in Miami, while also grappling with his own addiction. The movie is a remake of the Howard Hawks film from 1932. Despite the acclaim that Pacino got for his role, he was not nominated for an Oscar for playing Tony. In fact, the Academy neglected to give Scarface any nomination attention that year.
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As per Collider, Scarface can now be seen by a wider audience again as a streaming home change is announced. Scarface will be available to watch on Prime Video at the end of this month, beginning on January 31. Previously, the movie was only available for Amazon MGM+ subscribers, and now will be available for general Prime Video subscribers.
Why You Should Watch Scarface On Prime Video
Scarface Has Become A Classic
Though Scarface did not get awards’ attention at the time, it is now considered a classic over four decades after its release. Though it came out years after The Godfather, Scarface was pivotal in turning Pacino into the seasoned star that he is known as today. For those looking to catch up on some of the most important crime movies in film history, Scarface is one to watch. In a time of the year when there is a derth of movies to watch in the theaters, it will be interesting to see if Scarface does well on streaming.
Source: Collider
Al Pacino
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April 25, 1940
- Birthplace
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New York City, New York, USA