2. Robert de Niro and Al Pacino
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino are two of the most famous actors of the past 50 years. The two New York natives shot to fame by showcasing immigrant life in America, and gangster life. Then they went their separate ways. Though they’ve only starred in three films with each other, they are considered two of the greatest actors of all time, and together they are captivating.
Their first stint came in The Godfather: Part II, in which they never actually appeared together on-screen at the same time (different time periods). De Niro won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film. Their next collaboration came with Michael Mann’s Heat, which was critically acclaimed for their joint performances. They also starred in the 2008 film, Righteous Kill.
De Niro has had frequent collaborations with other actors as well. He’s played in five films with Joe Pesci, including another Academy Award winner for De Niro, Raging Bull, and the highly acclaimed gangster films Once Upon a Time in America, Goodfellas, A Bronx Tale, and Casino.
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