Robert DeNiroRobert DeNiro is perhaps one of the most iconic movie actors of his time. Known mostly for his roles in gangster films such as 'The Godfather part 2, Goodfellas and Once Upon A Time In America.' Robert DeNiro epitomises what it is to be a gangster. He is slick, cool, and most importantly looks like a hardened killer. Here are some clips of Robert DeNiro's performances.
In this scene without saying a word DeNiro looks deadly and dangerous. He knows that the man he is looking at is about to die by his command but he is totally unfazed. This sums up everything a gangster is about.
Al PacinoAl Pacino is perhaps the greatest actor of his generation. He is most well known for his epic gangster performances such as ' The Godfather 1, 2 and 3, and Scarface' although he has also received critical acclaim for performances in 'Heat and Scent Of A Woman.'.
He honed his career on the stage in New York, and as a relative unknown won the sought after role of 'Michael Corleone' in The Godfather beating many established film stars to the role.
Al Pacino's acting style, completely submerging himself in the role, makes him compelling to view. He studies his character right the way down to the tiniest detail and this makes him a brilliant actor in the gangster genre.
In this montage scene from Scarface it shows exactly what all gangsters in this genre are after, money, women and to live the dream. In this clip Al Pacino's character even gets the pet tiger he has always dreamed of.
Joe PesciNo man has ever seemed more of a wise guy then Joe Pesci. Joe Pesci very rarely deviates from the gangster genre. He is completely vicious, whatever he lacks in stature he makes up with sheer violence. Pesci made his name in gangster films such as 'Goodfellas and Casino'.
In this scene from Goodfellas Joe Pesci is every piece the mobster. Although probably the smallest man on the table every person there seems genuinely intimidated by him.
Marlon BrandoMarlon Brando is thought of by many as the greatest actor of all time. He put in stand out performances in films such as 'A Street Car Named Desire and Apocalypse Now' but is perhaps best remembered for his amazing performance as Don Corleone in 'The Godfather part 1'. His career was on the slide by the time he was given this role and the studio was against him being given such an integral role. But he managed to pull out perhaps the greatest performance of his career, if not ever.
This is a clip from one of the most iconic scenes in film history. This is from The Godfather, where Don Corleone is sorting out people's requests on the day of his daughter's weding. He is obviously the head of the family and even in his old age has an air of great intimidation about him. He does not mess around and will get the job done.
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