The Real Al Pacino: His Defining Roles on Stage and Screen - Rilegato

Tom Brogan

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ISBN 10: 1036125467 ISBN 13: 9781036125462

Casa editrice: White Owl, 2026

Riassunto

The Real Al Pacino: His Defining Roles offers an unprecedented journey through the career of one of cinema's greatest actors, from his humble beginnings in the South Bronx to becoming a Hollywood legend. Author Tom Brogan delivers an intimate portrait that goes far beyond Pacino's most famous roles, exploring the defining performances that shaped both his career and American culture. This isn't just another celebrity biography―it's a masterclass in understanding how an actor transforms from struggling theatre performer to iconic movie star. The book traces Pacino's evolution through breakthrough stage performances like The Indian Wants the Bronx and Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, his career-defining film roles in The Godfather, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, and Scarface, right through to his later television triumphs in Angels in America and You Don't Know Jack. What sets this book apart is its focus on the craft of acting itself. Brogan reveals how Pacino's collaborations with legendary figures like Lee Strasberg, Sidney Lumet, Francis Ford Coppola, and David Mamet shaped his approach to character development. The book explores his notorious preparation methods, his struggles with fame, and his unwavering commitment to the stage despite Hollywood success. With insights into behind-the-scenes moments, production challenges, and Pacino's relationships with co-stars like Robert De Niro, John Cazale, and Meryl Streep, this comprehensive biography captures the essence of an actor who never stopped searching for truth in his performances. For film enthusiasts, theatre lovers, and anyone fascinated by the art of acting, this is the definitive account of Al Pacino's extraordinary journey.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Tom Brogan is a writer and playwright. He is the author of We Made Them Angry: Scotland at the World Cup, Spain 1982, Scotland 101: An Introduction to the National Team, Going to the Wire: English Football's Finest Final Day Acts of Escapology, and Dalglish: The Fifty Matches that Made the Player. Tom writes for Nutmeg, When Saturday Comes and the Daily Record.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: White Owl
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1036125467
• ISBN 13: 9781036125462
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile