Al Pacino recounts his escape from being nearly kidnapped by obsessed female fan after night of drinking

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a twist straight out of a Hollywood thriller, Al Pacino revealed a startling near-kidnapping incident from his early career days.

Now 84, the legendary actor recounts the wild ordeal in his memoir 'Sonny Boy', shedding light on a night that could have taken a much darker turn.

Al Pacino reveals near-kidnapping experience in new memoir 'Sonny Boy'

In his new memoir, Al Pacino recounted a night out with Richard Hackman, the brother of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman.

The duo was on a cross-country trip when Pacino found himself in a situation that seemed straight out of one of his future films, according to People.

"I got so drunk that I couldn't find my way home," Pacino admitted. It was then that a seemingly friendly woman offered him a ride.

"Oh, I’ll drive you home," she said, and without much thought, Pacino agreed and got into her car.

What seemed like an innocent ride soon took a dark turn. "Even in my daze, I could recognize that she was not taking me back to where I was staying," Pacino recalled.

When he confronted her, asking what was happening, she responded with a chilling admission: "I’m kidnapping you."

This wasn't a matter of misunderstood flirtation or humor; Pacino recognized the seriousness of the situation.

Drawing on his South Bronx upbringing, he knew he had to act quickly. "I am from the South Bronx. When I see some crazy person trying to do something to me, I know how to escape," he wrote.

In a bold move, Pacino decided to bluff his way out. "I said, 'No, you’re not. I’m getting out.' She said, 'No, no,' and she kept driving." His next move was to pretend he would leap from the moving vehicle.

"I was a little drunk, but I was ready to leap from a moving car if I had to. This ain’t happening to me, man," he recalled.

His act of defiance paid off. Ultimately, the woman reportedly relented and safely took him home.

This dramatic experience feels as though it was plucked straight from one of Pacino's iconic movie scenes, but the stakes were very real.

And it wasn't the only time in his life that Pacino faced the pressure of high-stakes situations.

Al Pacino reflects on doubts and relief during 'The Godfather' filming

In another revelation from his memoir, Al Pacino discusses his initial doubts about his now-iconic role in 'The Godfather'.

Despite ultimately earning an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Michael Corleone, Pacino confesses he was so anxious about the possibility of being fired that he secretly hoped for an injury to give him a way out.

"The rumor had got out around the set that I was going to be let go from the picture," he wrote.

There was a noticeable tension on set, with the actor perceiving discomfort among the crew.

This uncertainty peaked when Pacino injured his ankle while filming a scene with a moving car. Instead of panicking, the actor felt a sense of relief.

"Thank you, God, I’m gonna get out of this film," he remembered thinking during the injury. However, Pacino's insecurity about his role in the film's production was temporary.

Defying the odds, he remained with the project and ultimately helped solidify 'The Godfather' as one of the greatest films ever made.

The movie racked up 10 Academy Award nominations, with three wins, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Marlon Brando.

Now, after decades in the industry and a filmography filled with iconic roles, Pacino is gearing up to portray another monumental character: King Lear in an upcoming Shakespearean production.