The Legendary Scene Between Deniro & Pacino.

Rating: 9/10 (11 October 2007)

Just to lay all doubts to rest once and for all. Both Deniro & Pacino, were both present for the legendary diner scene. From beginning to end, they both insisted/demanded that they did the scene together. Actually a little known entertainment note, Deniro & Pacino did this movie just to have that scene between them in the diner. That scene is not only a pivotal part of the movie, but one of the most legendary/famous scenes between two of the best actors in film history. How do I know this you ask. I was a food prepper at, "Kate Mantilini Restaurant" during that time. Michael Mann, gave the staff a rare honor of being extras during that famous scene. So everyone you see in the restaurant, are all restaurant/kitchen staff. During the filming, you could actually hear a pin drop. It was a unmeasurable level of excitement & intensity. So yes, from the very first shot to the very last shot. Pacino & Deniro were both there for that scene, it actually took two days two shoot that scene. I remember it like it was yesterday, I have about fifty pictures to prove they were in the restaurant at the same time. I also have a picture of Deniro - Pacino and myself, taken by one of the camera opertaors. All of the restaurant staff even got sag cards from Michael Mann, as a thank you. God he had to pay a lot of fines for those I'm sure.