Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
1972 saw the emergence of Pacino as a serious actor in The Godfather. 1974 saw the emergence of DeNiro as a serious actor in The Godfather, Part II, while it showed Al Pacino continuing his streak of great performances with 1973's Serpico and 1974's The Godfather, Part II.
There was a lot of Oscar activity between these two actors in the 1970's, almost like dueling banjos. Pacino and DeNiro were Actor's actors during this period, and there was no way you could take anything away from them at this time. No sir. Oscar activity below: *indicates winner 1972 - The Godfather Al Pacino (Supporting Actor nom) 1973 - Scerpico Al Pacino (Actor) 1974 - The Godfather, Part II Al Pacino (Actor) / Robert DeNiro (Best Supporting Actor)* 1975 - Dog Day Afternoon Al Pacino (Actor) 1976 - Taxi Driver Robert DeNiro (Actor) 1978 - The Deer Hunter Robert DeNiro (Actor) 1979 - And Justice For All Al Pacino (Actor) 1980 - Raging Bull Robert DeNiro (Actor)* Al Pacino didn't win any Oscars for these fantastic performances (or maybe they're "fantastic" because they garnish so much attention all these years, who knows). Either way, it's up to you whether they're fantastic enough to put Pacino in the lead ahead of DeNiro. But who do you figure you liked best out of the two during these years? |
Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
DeNiro...to me the greatest actor of his generation, and regretably, over the past 20 years, a joke.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Begging to differ, but 1973 saw the emergence of De Niro as a serious actor. How can you forget MEAN STREETS??!!
Pacino for GODFATHER and SERPICO. De Niro for MEAN STREETS, GODFATHER II, TAXI DRIVER and DEER HUNTER. De Niro takes it. |
Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
DeNiro, but they are both so great.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Ash Ketchum
(Post 10559870)
Begging to differ, but 1973 saw the emergence of De Niro as a serious actor. How can you forget MEAN STREETS??!!
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
I'm calling it a tie, and not voting. Would not/cannot choose.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
DeNiro. Pacino is very good but running with the herd on this one.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
De Niro...
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Jaymole
(Post 10559867)
DeNiro...to me the greatest actor of his generation, and regretably, over the past 20 years, a joke.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Bob
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Artman
(Post 10559976)
I'd say 15yrs, 95 was a great yr with both Heat and Casino imo.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Complete filmography 1972-1980
Pacino: 1980 Cruising 1979 ...And Justice for All 1977 Bobby Deerfield 1975 Dog Day Afternoon 1974 The Godfather: Part II 1973 Serpico 1973 Scarecrow 1972 The Godfather DeNiro: 1980 Raging Bull 1979 The Swap 1978 The Deer Hunter 1977 New York, New York 1976 The Last Tycoon 1976 1900 1976 Taxi Driver 1974 The Godfather: Part II 1973 Mean Streets 1973 Bang the Drum Slowly |
Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
DeNiro had more range, Pacino had more intensity. Both have become jokes. While the Scorsese/De Niro pairings are considered classics, I think the Lumet/Pacino pairings are just as good. I'm not choosing between the two.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
(Post 10560076)
I'm not choosing between the two.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
I pick Al Pacino because it is from 1972 to 1980.
The movie HEAT made me pick DeNiro in the 90's and DeNiro's performance of Satan is better than Pacino's. So overall it's DeNiro. |
Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
(Post 10560076)
DeNiro had more range, Pacino had more intensity.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Worst....poll....ever........ I'm pulling my eyebrows out here.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Numanoid
(Post 10560571)
Really? You think De Niro has more range? I would say the opposite. Pacino can play sensitive and emotional. Did De Niro ever cry in a role during this time period, for instance?
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Lemmy
(Post 10559944)
I'm calling it a tie, and not voting. Would not/cannot choose.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Numanoid
(Post 10560571)
Really? You think De Niro has more range? I would say the opposite. Pacino can play sensitive and emotional. Did De Niro ever cry in a role during this time period, for instance?
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
I just wish they were both still acting. :sad:
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Suprmallet
(Post 10560902)
Doesn't he cry in The Deer Hunter? It's been years since I've seen it.
He also cries in Raging Bull after he gets locked up for statuary rape ("stupid! stupid! you're so stupid!!") and he's punching the wall out of frustration and crying. I don't recall Pacino crying. No crying in Godfather films; no crying in Serpico; no crying in Dog Day Afternoon; no crying in And Justice For All... |
Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Buttmunker
(Post 10561039)
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He also cries in Raging Bull after he gets locked up for statuary rape ("stupid! stupid! you're so stupid!!") and he's punching the wall out of frustration and crying. ... I can see how trying to rape a statue would lead to frustration and crying. |
Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
both are my favorite actor and Im go for Robert De Niro.
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Re: Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino - between the years 1972 and 1980
Originally Posted by Buttmunker
(Post 10561039)
He cries in The Deer Hunter ("Nicky! Nickkky!") after Walken succumbs to his fate.
He also cries in Raging Bull after he gets locked up for statuary rape ("stupid! stupid! you're so stupid!!") and he's punching the wall out of frustration and crying. I don't recall Pacino crying. No crying in Godfather films; no crying in Serpico; no crying in Dog Day Afternoon; no crying in And Justice For All... Pacino cries in DDA when he gets off the phone after talking to his wife and at the end when handcuffed and sees Sal dead. Pacino cries in JUSTICE FOR ALL sort of at the end when he does his closing argument. |
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