‘I Was Broke’: How ‘Scarface’ Legendary Actor Al Pacino Lost $50 Million

In his new autobiography, “Sonny Boy,” legendary actor Al Pacino opens up about his tumultuous financial journey, revealing how he squandered a $50 million fortune due to unchecked spending, financial negligence, and trusting the wrong people. Screenshot of Al Pacino as Meyer Offerman in “Hunters” His story is not unique, as many actors and athletes, have talked about the pitfalls that come when they first become wealthy and hire financial advisers and accountants that take advantage of them. Movie Successes, Money Troubles Pacino’s financial troubles began early in his career, shortly after he landed the iconic role of Michael Corleone in “The Godfather.” The film that would change his life almost slipped away when studio executives didn’t want him. They preferred Robert Redford, according to an excerpt from “Sonny Boy” published by The Guardian. Also, while filming the movie, the filmmakers, according to his book, didn’t think his performance was “cutting it,” causing another panic for the then-young star. But Francis Ford& Coppola fought very hard for him to stay on the film in a role for which he would go on to earn his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. While “The Godfather” changed his life, it...