Al Lettieri
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alfred Lettieri (February 24, 1928–October 18, 1975) was an American actor, known for his portrayal of Virgil Sollozzo, in The Godfather. Lettieri projected an aura of menace and ruthlessness in his film roles, which he attributed to his acquaintance with real-life gangsters, including Joey Gallo. At the age of 36, he made his screen debut in the television film The Hanged Man. Lettieri acted with some of Hollywood's biggest screen names including Steve McQueen in The Getaway, Charles Bronson in Mr. Majestyk, John Wayne in McQ and both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in The Godfather. Lettieri died of a heart attack in 1975, at the age of 47, leaving two children. Description above from the Wikipedia article Al Lettieri, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Al Lettieri Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Al Lettieri reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Al Lettieri's work falls within the Crime genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Al Lettieri's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Al Lettieri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Al Lettieri's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Al Lettieri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Virgil "The Turk" Sollozzo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Unknown Man (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | House of Pleasure for Women | Eddie Mordace | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Go Gorilla, Go! | Ciro Musante | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Flatfoot in Hong Kong | Frank Barella | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Mr. Majestyk | Frank Renda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | McQ | Santiago | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Deadly Trackers | Gutierrez, Mexican Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Horowitz in Dublin | Kosak | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Don Is Dead | Vince Fargo | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Getaway | Rudy Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pulp | Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Footsteps | Zimmerman | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Sollozzo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Town Called Bastard | La Bomba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day | Pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Bobo | Eugenio Gomez | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dark Intruder | The 2nd Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Wild Seed | Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Hanged Man | Al | Flop | Similar → |
Al Lettieri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Al Lettieri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Al Lettieri is "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Al Lettieri acted in?
Al Lettieri has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Al Lettieri?
Other notable films include "The Godfather", "La Classe américaine", and "The Getaway".