Article: No rest for Pacino through 'Insomnia'

NEW YORK--What becomes a legend most? Certainly, it's not being called one. Al Pacino plucks a rusty looking harmonica out of the pocket of his leather jacket and plays a quick country tune. "Now, this instrument is a legend," he says, holding up the harmonica for emphasis. "I'm just an actor."

At age 62 with four big movies in the can--including "Insomnia," opening Friday--he's an actor at a crossroads.

On one hand, Pacino has a career that spans decades and includes such screen classics as "The Godfather" saga, "Scarface," "Scent of a Woman" and "Heat." On the other, he is the new father of twins with longtime companion and actress Beverly DeAngelo.

Now the question is what to do with his ...

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