Why it matters: Pacino’s lesser-known films reveal his versatility beyond his most famous gangster roles, offering new layers to his acting legacy. Hidden highlights: Movies like Cruising, Carlito’s ...

Fresh out of prison, Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) meets with his flamboyant lawyer, David Kleinfeld (Sean Penn), to finalize the details of their investment in a local nightclub. Amidst the "matter of ...