Nearly 45 years ago,Al Pacinoknew his controversial 1980 filmCruisingwouldnt age well.

I dont know if it eased my conscience, but at least the money did some good.

The actor noted he didnt want to make it a PR stunt.

Al Pacino talks to a man at a bar in a still from ‘Cruising’.

Al Pacino in ‘Cruising’ (1980).United Artists/Courtesy Everett Collection

I just wanted one positive thing to come out of that whole experience.

Its still very tough, very hard edged and ambiguous.

Al Pacino in a scene from ‘The Godfather’.

Al Pacino inCruising(1980). (United Artists/Courtesy Everett Collection)