**Al Pacino's Rollercoaster Finances: New Memoir Reveals Struggles**

Al Pacino’s newly released memoir, “Sonny Boy,” sheds light on the financial hardships the iconic actor faced throughout his career. Despite achieving stardom with his role in "The Godfather," the actor reveals that he was financially unstable during various points in his life, starting with the modest payment of $35,000 for his role in the 1972 classic.

In the mid-1980s, while in a relationship with Diane Keaton, Pacino found himself in a dire financial situation. He owed money, and his earnings from "The Godfather" had been significantly reduced by managers and agents. Jill Clayburgh provided him with financial support during this tough period. Financial missteps and a limited filmography, just five films in the 1980s, worsened his situation until he had only $90,000 in the bank.

Keaton's encouragement led Pacino to take on new projects, starting with "Sea of Love," although he didn't earn much due to his absence from the industry. Significant financial relief came when he reprised his role as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather Part III," a decision driven by his and director Francis Ford Coppola’s need for money.

By 2001, Pacino's lavish lifestyle, which included supporting multiple households and properties, was costing him a fortune. He was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars per month. In 2011, he discovered his accountant was involved in a Ponzi scheme, which led to Pacino losing almost all his $50 million fortune.

Recovering from the financial debacle, Pacino worked on various projects, including television commercials and seminars, to stabilize his finances. He also sold properties and took on films primarily for the money, some of which he admitted were not of high quality.

Looking back, Pacino names "Scarface" as his most financially rewarding film, with its ongoing residuals providing substantial support. As he navigates his later years, Pacino is focused on securing his estate with the help of financial advisors. Despite the ups and downs, the actor's resilience and adaptability have kept him afloat in the unpredictable world of Hollywood finance.