Andy Garcia Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

Andy Garcia Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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Andy Garcia breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone,' 'Ocean's 11,' 'The Untouchables,' 'Internal Affairs,' and more.
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@enriquesinghjr 2 жыл бұрын

Even though The Godfather III (Coda) is the weakest out of the trilogy Garcia's character was a wonderful addition to the family. Even though he's had a fantastic career I consider him a somewhat underrated talent.

@ZAPAT1STA49 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed Coda a lot. Felt the pacing fix was solid. It obviously isnt part 1&2 but I enjoy it

@cdreidp Жыл бұрын

I liked part 3 way more than part 2

@Armyan1988 Жыл бұрын

@@cdreidp Really? I am quite surprised to hear this. If you don't mind, can you expand, and explain why? I am huge fan of the trilogy, and think that 3 is way underrated. I am also a huge fan of Sophia Coppola, and think that the feedback she got, was more related to everyone's thought that she got the role because of her father.

@cdreidp Жыл бұрын

@Armyan1988 yeah! I felt that 2 was more just a backstory for Vito, whereas Coda was a continuation of later years. I thought 2 was slow, wasn't as interesting, but I can see why people like it- people like Vito. Also though, I think Vinny was a great addition to the series, you could definitely see Sonny in him. Just overall a more entertaining movie

@CraigMcfly1985 8 ай бұрын

I did enjoy Coda as well.

@rishabhaniket1952 Жыл бұрын

Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta were two actors who I am amazed didn’t go on to be bigger superstars. They had everything going on in their breakthrough films.

@tony1876 Ай бұрын

I've always thought the same. Two of my favorite actors ever

@CoToZaFilmJest 27 күн бұрын

Yup. Ray Liotta was never a superstar, but he was RECOGNIZABLE as an excellent characteristic actor, never afraid of playing ambigeous characters, with ambivalent attitude, ambivalent feelings, often plain evil. And yet in some magical way he forced audience to accept that, sometimes to even cheer for him! He was truly SOMETHING WILD!

@Coco-ct5ix Жыл бұрын

They broke the mould with this one - he is such an elegant and dignified actor who always brings something unique to his roles.

@mexicansoutherngirl 2 жыл бұрын

I love Andy Garcia in When A Man Loves A Woman. Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia are so electric !

@CoToZaFilmJest 27 күн бұрын

I admire "NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN" (directed by Sidney Lumet!) with Lena Olin.

@texasred2702 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best and most underrated actors alive. He was the what made the Godfather 3 feel like part of the trilogy.

@CraigMcfly1985 2 ай бұрын

Playing Vincent in da third chapter was very intense.

@mikemasiello5965 Ай бұрын

Did you ever see "City Island"?

@Mr.D34 Жыл бұрын

Andy Garcia still looks amazing and still looks classy as usual. Great actor.

@melplayz90 Жыл бұрын

charisma just oozes off of him, still handsome

@conatcha 22 күн бұрын

Charisma??

@kjosemaria9373 Жыл бұрын

Aging like wine! Andy Garcia was my summer magazine love April 1991 - he came out in one of those American Magazines for his role as Vincent Corleone , I screamed "SH******T!!!" when I saw his full page black and white photo - his piercing eyes boring into my 15 year old boy crazy soul. I was grounded for a week for that cussin. Hahahah Sigh, here I am 32 years later watching this show. Love how Andy has embraced aging like that - he's still beautiful!

@bobbyricigliano2799 Жыл бұрын

Andy Garcia, easily one of the greatest male lead actors in the last 35 years. More brilliant roles than I can even count. I am very partial toward “Things to do in Denver when you’re dead.”

@delrey874 2 жыл бұрын

Untouchables, Black Rain, Ocean's Eleven, City Island, The Mule...he is a good actor.

@JonBlockCreations 2 жыл бұрын

Black Rain should DEFINITELY be included! Anybody who’s seen it never forgets what happens to Andy’s character.

@m1lst3r89 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonBlockCreations yes, the first time I watched it, it was true shock to me! Just incredible.

@lewisjones4130 22 күн бұрын

SMOKIN ACES

@cameron1975williams 2 жыл бұрын

Just saw the great man himself in The Untouchables yesterday. What a great movie to be in. Andy Garcia is always fantastic to watch.

@CinHotlanta 2 жыл бұрын

I will always picture Stone first when I hear Andy's name, and see him absolutely taking names on that staircase.

@khalilahd. 2 жыл бұрын

He’s incredible 👏🏽

@Jaydogg222 2 жыл бұрын

@@CinHotlanta WAP COP

@joemckim1183 2 жыл бұрын

@@CinHotlanta I see Vincent Coreleone but Stone would probably be #2.

@cleanenergyinside1921 Жыл бұрын

The staircase scene is probably the greatest scene of a movie ever .

@imherechillin Жыл бұрын

Nothing but the deepest respect for this man 👏👏

@scottnolan2833 2 жыл бұрын

He seems like a man who would be a wonderful friend and mentor.

@stephenmccollum1391 2 жыл бұрын

Great actor and very respectful of Sean, Al and others. Quite a career

@barbararey4337 2 жыл бұрын

Modigliani is one of my favorite films starring Andy Garcia. He is a gentleman off screen.

@DamnFineCupOfCoffee 2 жыл бұрын

This dude’s voice is awesome

@godfather1983 2 жыл бұрын

Ye it's velvety smooth

@KristinaBrandorff Жыл бұрын

Cuban cigars make miracles, lol

@draganbilic5266 Жыл бұрын

He was great in Things to do in Denver when you're dead.

@mjak993 28 күн бұрын

Boat drinks!

@ArthephiusX 2 жыл бұрын

Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead. Massively overlooked and underrated movie that ranks up there as one of Garcia’s finest performances, opposite Walken, and with a great ensemble cast and razor sharp script. Unforgivable that GQ have overlooked that gem.

@DNOstalgia 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing it in the cinema. My all time favourite Garcia movie!

@n.p.d 2 жыл бұрын

yeah massive mistake, was excited to hear him talk about it.

@UncorkedEnergy 2 жыл бұрын

I watch this just to see him talk about Jimmy the Saint

@DNOstalgia 2 жыл бұрын

@@UncorkedEnergy Give it a name! Me too. Boat Drinks.

@UncorkedEnergy 2 жыл бұрын

@@DNOstalgia yea buckwheat's for whoever left it out!

@Canyon2023 Жыл бұрын

Most gorgeous actor on film ❤

@anilachar323 2 жыл бұрын

Black Rain. Andy Garcia is in less than a quarter of the beginning and is the reason Michael Douglas stays on in Tokyo to head butt with the Yakuza.

@TheThrivingLady Ай бұрын

Gosh! Andy Garcia is the epitome of swagger and class! He's a great actor, too!

@zackwilliams9912 2 жыл бұрын

He should the Kennedy center honors one of these days. Other than Edward James Olmos, he brought nuances and richness to the characters that are Latino and inspiring a generation of Latino actors.

@williamdillard5060 Жыл бұрын

Well said sir.

@mg19cal Жыл бұрын

Good point. And ironically they were at odds in "Stand And Deliver"

@isismalls3436 2 жыл бұрын

Love his impressions of Al Pacino and Sean Connery 🤣

@javiermori1710 2 жыл бұрын

I was working at Bellagio when they filmed Oceans 11 and waited on Garcia and his family of bout 10ppl. I waited on most of cast and he was def one of the nicer ones. I heard Julia Roberts was super high maintence lol..

@williamdillard5060 Жыл бұрын

"Internal Affairs" with Richard Gere was a great performance and my favorite AndyGarcia role . I also loved his portrayal of "Benedict" in The Oceans 11 movies. That baby stroller scene in "The Untouchables" was magnificent.

@molasorrosalom4846 Жыл бұрын

Richard Gere and Andy Garcia reportedly did not get along during filming. Some of the scenes in which they were required to hit each other, particularly the confrontation in the elevator, were allegedly for real. Garcia subsequently refused to attend the wrap party.

@williamdillard5060 Жыл бұрын

@@molasorrosalom4846 wow I never heard about that. I always heard that Gere was hard to get along with.

@CraigMcfly1985 8 ай бұрын

But still Internal Affairs was still a gripping hit over at Paramount and Frank Mancuso back in da 90's.

@williamdillard5060 8 ай бұрын

@@CraigMcfly1985 yes it was. I am surprised how many people never even heard of this movie.

@themarkl0813 Жыл бұрын

That stair scene is one of my fav scenes of all time !!!

@ErenTheWarcriminal 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao his Sean Connery impression is absolutely legendary

@Cypress078 Жыл бұрын

He's an American treasure

@yvetteschools4979 Жыл бұрын

Truly a class act

@TripleJ69 Жыл бұрын

I wish they could have talked about a character he played in, 8 million ways to die. He played a cocaine gangster in Los Angeles. His name was Angel in that movie. He was like Tony Montana before Tony Montana. A great movie that also had Jeff Bridges. One of my favorite movies.

@west43rdst6 2 жыл бұрын

gorgeous then and now

@Engel888 Жыл бұрын

Godfather 3 was superb. Vincent was terrific 👏

@Aleakwe Жыл бұрын

Will always love Andy Garcia, profound brilliance especially in Smokin Aces, Internal Affairs, When A Man Loves A Woman.

@WalterSobchak1000 10 ай бұрын

Such a likable actor. Favourite films? Black Rain, Internal Affairs & The Untouchables

@MerchantIvoryfilms Жыл бұрын

I had the very rare honor of escorting Andy around the Chines Theater as his EP detail while he did a Q&A. He got out of his car, i introduced myself and off we went into the back ally and down a long set of very creepy stairs into a super dark hall. Its probably the ugliest walk of old walls, covered in fire retardant, its just creepy. If you knew me personally or took a first glance you would see me as the skinny nerd who you could beat up (In short im not intimidating) In my suit i look like a secret service agent i guess and between that and the really creepy stairs Andy was a little wireded out, ask me straight up "Are you going to snuff me?" I laughed, he did to. I turned and smiled to him saying "I know this is scary but i promise your green room is just over hear and its much nicer than this hallway" Now ever time I see the Godfather, or Oceans, i get a big smile on my face and tell myself "I intimidated him....me the nerd" ^.^

@L.L.2045 19 күн бұрын

haha

@tahirm1992 Жыл бұрын

An Honorable mention: "Things to do in Denver When you are Dead." One of my fav Andy Garcia movie. Should've been there as well as "When a man loves a woman."

@lilyyyyyyy8116 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the oceans movies are so good for no reason

@CinHotlanta 2 жыл бұрын

Straight up cast and director; the story/script is not great, but it is fun - soundtrack and score are pretty well put together, too.

@Ferraridude13 2 жыл бұрын

Christopher Vaile script is very good imo, it’s very tight. Those movies are so much better than they have any right to be. With a different team it could’ve been so average, it’s just the perfect ensemble behind and in front of the camera

@m1lst3r89 2 жыл бұрын

They are just pure pop corn entertainment.

@williamdillard5060 Жыл бұрын

Well they couldn't have made it to "real".

@promnightdumpsterbaby9553 Жыл бұрын

This man is a class act.

@EricBrunoBorgman Жыл бұрын

He does great impressions of other actors, usually of ones he's worked with.

@marilyncallachan 2 жыл бұрын

HE IS THE EPITOME OF CLASS!💎❣️

@gentleraine480 2 жыл бұрын

Godfather III is my personal favorite, basically due to Mr. Garcia’s ability to bring the story to life.

@joseandrada264 Жыл бұрын

Such a great actor , so many memorable performances

@THEBANDIT7979 Жыл бұрын

He should’ve been casted in Carlitos way as the lead. Pacino was ridiculous in that role. And not in a good way. Andy garcia is ridiculously underrated. He’s a low key actor. He’s a family man first. He is a throwback to Humphrey bogart. An elegant and excellent actor.

@brianlagrant9757 2 жыл бұрын

Wish they would have talked about Black Rain. Great movie.

@user-ps4gv7ge6t 10 ай бұрын

Godfather 4 with Garcia as the Godfather HAS to come. As long as he is alive, they have to make it. Dont care about the plot or how, but they MUST do it.

@sid3859 23 күн бұрын

What a down to Earth ,humble guy.Very well spoken. btw:He would be a great James Bond!

@paramitch 2 жыл бұрын

It's lovely to see Andy break down his career, and he's thoughtful and fascinating here, so thanks for this. However, I have to wonder what kind of silly PR deal resulted in THESE movies being picked for inclusion (where he was mostly a supporting role), versus films he led like JENNIFER 8, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN, MODIGLIANI, etc.? (I mean, MAMMA MIA 2 versus BLACK RAIN or 8 MILLION WAYS TO DIE etc? Sigh.

@maneincondicional9139 Жыл бұрын

Modigliani , The appearance of Lorca, Thinks to do in Denver when you're dead... Andy Garcia 💗

@richardjoseph8532 2 жыл бұрын

Andy Garcia could be everyone's friend... A lover of life! Bravo!

@tomasf.alvarez9556 Ай бұрын

A fantastic actor. And true gentleman.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@timmayer7248 Жыл бұрын

I wish they would've covered Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead. Andy has been great in so many roles, but he'll always be Jimmy the Saint to me.

@davidmalsher4038 Жыл бұрын

Boat drinks

@timmayer7248 Жыл бұрын

@@davidmalsher4038 Give it a name.

@Fac725 Жыл бұрын

What a great man!

@erdnasiul87 2 жыл бұрын

His best role was when he played for Manchester United. That Berbatov character was amazing.

@FastEddie86 2 жыл бұрын

Berbatov modelled himself on him. When he’s smoking.

@rodrigocarneiro2100 Жыл бұрын

Everything Andy does is amazing!!! ❤

@martinsmith1505 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon this interview, ironically. just heard about James Dawn's death.He was great as Sonny's son , Andy Garcia is great, one of my favorite actors! God Bless Andy Garcia, and RIP to James Caan!

@DunmoresMovieMania Ай бұрын

Anything Andy Garcia is in, he improves it 100%.

@user-gy7bu7hn1y Ай бұрын

Andy Garcia is an amazing actor! Talented, handsome, elelgant, clasic. He is awesome!!!!!!

@jimmyl324 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent actor

@RENTnerd87 2 жыл бұрын

When A Man Loves A Woman is really underrated

@suat365 Жыл бұрын

Internal affairs, The untouchables. GF 3, Things to do in Denver..., and many others. One of the greatest actor of all time

@OMGWTFLOLSMH Жыл бұрын

One of the greats. He seems very personable too.

@SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish. 2 жыл бұрын

Love him in the movie Dead Again…

@hrw1008 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy.

@alynsyms9666 11 ай бұрын

I first saw Andy Garcia in the Untouchables, then Black Rain and Godfather III. I looked for any movie with him in it after. There were two outstanding films of his I really enjoyed that deserve recognition. City Island and Modigliani, both were terrific and a tour de force for Andy. He is a great actor.

@HeatWave96 2 жыл бұрын

Where is black rain? Seems like such an underrated movie

@christoffesedao3579 2 жыл бұрын

Garcia is amazing in the film JENNIFER 8. It is a great film that is overlooked too often. With Uma Thurman, Kathy Baker, and Lance Henriksen.

@m1lst3r89 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, my comment too.

@sahej6939 Жыл бұрын

It stinks in terms of writing

@m1lst3r89 Жыл бұрын

@@sahej6939 the writing is the best part of the film. One of the best screenplays I read.

@Saad.H 7 ай бұрын

I will always remember him as Terry Benedict

@heathercole5473 Жыл бұрын

Things to do in Denver is also the best movie. Thanks, Sir

@shaggycan Жыл бұрын

9:00 Maybe his charcter was aiming to be in the mounted police, most large forces in the 20s had them. Better pay etc. Makes sense. Untouchables is a masterpiece. People forget that DePalma was in the tight filmmaking group with Lucas, Spielberg, Marty and Coppola.

@m1lst3r89 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad he didn't talk about Jennifer Eight, one of his best movies.

@charliet9721 Жыл бұрын

They should’ve added a segment on The Lost City a movie he created based on experiences of his life

@elenapanus6638 Жыл бұрын

Burt Lancaster - Gregory Peck - Andy Garcia ❤️❤️❤️

@boruff68 29 күн бұрын

STILL love watching "The Untouchables" . His role in that was pretty great one to watch.

@gforce97 Жыл бұрын

i remember him in Pink Panther 2 when he played the Italian detective

@tracezacur6784 23 күн бұрын

Night falls on manhattan is one of my favorites since I was a teenager Andy was excellent in that movie.

@carolw1624 Жыл бұрын

When A Man Loves A Women... I cried, all my girlfriends cried, such a moving movie

@maneincondicional9139 Жыл бұрын

My favorite actor ever💗

@NewAnimeFreak357 2 жыл бұрын

City island was pretty funny

@markienatnots9479 Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe they didn’t mention Black Rain.

@strictlysega Жыл бұрын

black rain and accidental hero are my 2 fave Andy Garcia movies,.

@fishingwbirdie8545 2 жыл бұрын

Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Joe pesci, Ray Liotta (R.I.P), Tony Siciro, James Gandolfini, Christopher Moltisanti. Some of my Favorite Actors in Gangsters/Wise guy/ Mob Movies.

@miltongarcia5637 2 жыл бұрын

No Armand Assante?

@fishingwbirdie8545 2 жыл бұрын

@@miltongarcia5637 GOOD Point!!! 💪🏻

@DarthRushy Жыл бұрын

Christopher Moltisanti was played by Michael Imperioli

@El-Jefe97 Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen the video yet, but this guy is a legend.

@tony1876 Ай бұрын

One of the best actors ever. Legendary

@paulshaw9953 2 жыл бұрын

Smokin' Aces

@michaelkan778 Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who was caught off guard by his impressions 🤯

@L.L.2045 19 күн бұрын

I love Any Garcias vibe!

@kimberlya.3681 Жыл бұрын

I literally just watched the trilogy for the first time over the memorial day weekend. Andy Garcia shines 💫💫💫

@coritrukka 2 жыл бұрын

“You got mustard on your suit.” Lucky Luciano

@TheonlyLarsNelson 22 күн бұрын

I've just re-watch "intrenal affairs" and it's perfection. I really liked "jennifer 8" also. Andy Garcia you 've been rocking my love for films, thank you so much for it!