Episode 47: Dick Tracy with Doug Drexler

Warren Beatty's adaptation of Dick Tracy was a huge success at the box office when it was releases in 1990. It had an all-star cast including Madonna, Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, Catherine O'Hara, Dick Van Dyke and many more. It also went on to win three Oscars including one for best make-up.

To celebrate the film's 35th anniversary, Doug Drexler recalls his time working on the film as a make-up artist. He talks about working directly with Al Pacino, why that scared him so much and how, for the first time, he was star-struck.

All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, produced and presented by Mark Searby.

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All About Al: The Pacino podcast takes a look at the film, TV and stage career of Al Pacino.

Presented by film critic and Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man author Mark Searby, the podcast will be a deep dive into the work of the iconic actor. Featuring interviews with actors, directors, producers, singers and many more that have worked closely with Pacino through the years. They will discuss what it is like working with the legendary performer.

The podcast will also feature film critics and academic scholars from around the world as they discuss the films and themes of Al Pacino's work.

All About Al: The Pacino podcast is the ultimate insider's guide to the career of a Hollywood actor who continues to dazzle, inspire and awe audiences the world over.

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