In the 1980s, a determined criminal-minded Cuban immigrant becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.In the 1980s, a determined criminal-minded Cuban immigrant becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.In the 1980s, a determined criminal-minded Cuban immigrant becomes the biggest drug smuggler in Miami, and is eventually undone by his own drug addiction.
- Awards
- 8 nominations total
Summary
Reviewers say 'Scarface' receives mixed reactions, with many praising Al Pacino's portrayal of Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant navigating Miami's drug underworld. The film's style, violence, and Pacino's intense performance are commended. However, some find it overly long, excessively violent, and lacking depth. Themes of greed, power, and the American Dream resonate with certain viewers, while others see it as shallow. Despite its flaws, 'Scarface' is celebrated for its cultural impact and iconic status in gangster cinema.
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- TriviaDuring the scene where Tony and Elvira are sitting in the Cadillac at the car dealership, Al Pacino surreptitiously slips on the hat that Michelle Pfeiffer was wearing while she was looking away, which was not scripted. When she turns back and sees him wearing it, her amused reaction was genuine and to her credit, she stayed in character and ad-libbed a line. Brian De Palma decided to keep that unscripted exchange in the movie to show Elvira's gradual warming up to Montana.
- GoofsExtras during the riot stop "rioting" before they are off-screen.
- Quotes
Tony Montana: Say hello to my little friend!
- Crazy creditsWe see a proverb at the beginning of the movie that says: "Enjoy yourself, every day above ground is a good day." ANONYMOUS, MIAMI 1981
- Alternate versionsTo get a 16 rating in West Germany, most of the violence and profanity were toned down.
- ConnectionsEdited into 76-89-03 (2000)
- SoundtracksScarface (Push It to the Limit)
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Caracortada
- Filming locations
- 656 Park Ln, Santa Barbara, California, USA(Alejandro Sosa's Bolivian Estate)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $45,967,303
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,597,536
- Dec 11, 1983
- Gross worldwide
- $66,443,303
- Runtime
- 2h 50m(170 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- 4-Track Stereo(original release)
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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