Scarface (1983)
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After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.
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... Tony Montana
... Manny Ray
... Elvira
... Gina
... Frank Lopez
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Immensely great crime-drama that features some great performances and excellent writing from Oliver Stone (and this coming from someone who isn't a big fan of his) to the direction by Brian De Palma. The score is great though still love the song "Take It to the Limit" during the money laundering scene. Still a few slots below the likes of The Godfather and Heat, yet still a amazing film that holds up so well. **4.5/5**
Director:
Writer:
Oliver Stone (Screenplay)
Ben Hecht (Original Film Writer)
Armitage Trail (Original Story)
Howard Hawks (Original Film Writer)
Pete Bellotte (Lyricist)
Release Date:
1983-12-09
Run Time:
170 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
Scarface
Immensely great crime-drama that features some great performances and excellent writing from Oliver Stone (and this coming from someone who isn't a big fan of his) to the direction by Brian De Palma. The score is great though still love the song "Take It to the Limit" during the money laundering scene. Still a few slots below the likes of The Godfather and Heat, yet still a amazing film that holds up so well. **4.5/5**
Despite all the hype and plaudits, I don't think this film is as good as Paul Muni's 1932 iteration. That's not to say it isn't a good film, nor that Al Pacino doesn't turn in a good effort - it's that it is all so brash. The language and action has no subtlety or finesse to it. It glorifies violence - it's not just that it is a necessary evil in the world in which "Tony Montana" works, it just comes across as if there was nothing in the script and the film had to be padded out somehow - so let's shove in some more brutality. There is precious little sophistication with the characterisation either - and after a while that all just grates. Top drawer production and scoring, though - and some fine supporting efforts from Robert Loggia and Steven Bauer but for me it was all just a bit in my face when just a little more effort and better scripting could have improved it no end. Good, but not great.
**A very violent film about drug trafficking and paranoia, with a great cast and a great production, but where everything is histrionic and exaggerated.**
I caught this film yesterday on television and decided to watch it in full. I had already heard about it, and the good dramatic performance that Al Pacino had, and so I decided it was time to see for myself. Directed by Brian de Palma, it marked its time, but is currently somewhat forgotten. It's understandable: in addition to the gratuitous violence and the crudeness with which it approaches the topic of drug trafficking, we don't have any character here that we are capable of liking, and this puts a wall between the film and the viewer.
Brian de Palma is a very solid director. Unfortunately, I didn't see as many of his films as I would have liked: I really liked “Carrie”, which for me is his masterpiece so far, and “Untouchables”. In this film, he did a very competent job, especially from a technical point of view, but the film has no soul and, after a while, it just seems like pure carnage. The chainsaw scene, as well as the final shootout, are worthy of an anthology.
Technically, the film is impeccable and has luxurious production touches: the cinematography is beautiful, it highlights the sun and brightness of Florida very well and gives us a real feeling of the tropical climate. The sets and costumes not only fit well into the decade, but also manage to emphasize the characters' sense of nouveau riche and fast ascent. Of course, it's absurdly kitsch, even the soundtrack tells us that! However, we can't expect anything else from characters with no taste, no culture, no education and tons of money to show off! However, I will agree if someone tell me that the film is too long, with some scenes a bit incidental or unbelievable (that scene where Gina, enraged, gives herself sexually to her brother, was a good example). With little effort, about half an hour could have been removed from this film, making it more palatable.
The film's script is based on a remake of an original from 1932, which very few people know, and which was made by Howard Hughes. Perhaps the name of this film is slightly inspired by the figure of Al Capone, who had the unflattering nickname of “scarface”. In one of the most notable performances of his career, Al Pacino is histrionic, unpleasant and paranoid to the extreme. The intentional exaggeration may be off-putting, but it seems to be in line with a film where everything is exaggerated. However, I don't consider this to be one of the actor's best, I enjoyed seeing him in other roles. Robert Loggia and Steven Bauer provide very happy support, but Michelle Pfeiffer has little to do other than look sexy and vain. However, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and F. Murray Abraham have frankly underutilized characters.
Like most of the gangster films, Scarface is the first one from many years and some people didn't even know that it's actually a remake to the original B&W version. While I was thinking about this, it went on the whole new level with the violence for the most part because it's directed by Brian De Palma. I know he's not going to make a movie overly violent to get an NC-17. Al Pacino as Tony Montana is what everyone loves, his character is incredible with his Cuban accent and his dialogue. He has his friend, Manny and a younger sister and later takes over Frank Lopez' place and becomes addicted to cocaine. This is the first time that you'll see Steven Bauer and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in the film. I love the soundtrack in this movie. The soundtrack is awesome and amazing. It actually came before Grand Theft Auto III which is amazing. I love all the songs in this such as "Rush Rush", "Shake It Up", "Push It To The Limit" my personal favourite along with "She's on Fire" and "I'm Hot Tonight". If you forgot about that Scarface starring Al Pacino is the original version, think again. This is a remake to the B&W film from the 1930's. Scarface is the original film shot in B&W in the 30's and now you're looking at the ultimate gangster and I mean, the ultimate badass! Al Pacino does a great job as Tony Montana. He's unforgettable in this. "You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!" "You know what I'm talking about, you f**king cockroach." And the script is great and it's written by the director Oliver Stone which is a surprising thought. He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name ...Scarface.
Cast & Crew of
Scarface
Cast
... Tony Montana
... Manny Ray
... Elvira
... Gina
... Frank Lopez
... Mama Montana
... Omar
... Alejandro Sosa
... Bernstein
... Chi Chi
... Ernie
... Angel
... Nick The Pig
... Hector The Toad
... Banker
... Shadow
... Sheffield
... Seidelbaum
... M.C. at Babylon Club
... Luis
... Immigration Officer #3
... Immigration Officer #2
... Immigration Officer #1
... Dr. Munoz
... Cuban Refugee
... Gutierrez Child
... Miriam
... Saleslady
... Ronnie Echevierra
... Marielito
... Shooter
... Pedro Quinn
... Vic Phillips
... Driver
... Shooter #1
... Matos
... Miguel Echevierra
... Rebenga
... Cook
... Shooter #2
... General Strasser
... Fernando
... Octavio The Clown
... Maitre d'
... Male Patron
... Taco Stand Customer
... Helicopter Pilot
... Cuban Refugee
... Car Salesman
... Interviewer
... Nacho "El Gordo"
... Nacho's Bodyguard
... Bank Spokesman
... Gina's Killer
... Ariel Bleyer
... Waldo
... Gaspar's Bodyguard
... Gutierrez Child
... Kid #2
... Driver
... Mrs. Gutierrez
... Marta
... Monsignor
... Cuban Refugee
... The Skull
... Kid #1
... Helicopter Pilot
... Cuban Refugee
... Gaspar Gomez
... Cuban Man
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Woman at Babylon Club
... Ambassador's Daughter (uncredited)
... Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
... Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited)
... Voice (uncredited)
... Charles Goodson (uncredited)
... Extra (uncredited)
... Colombian Hitman (uncredited)
... Boy Lying on Raft in Pool (uncredited)
... Boy at Pool (uncredited)
... Dancer - LaLa (uncredited)
... Bikini Girl Crossing Street (uncredited)
... Distraction at the Lookout Car - Chainsaw Shower Scene (uncredited)
Crew
... Director
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Original Music Composer
... Production Design
... Casting
... Editor
... Executive Producer
... Screenplay
... Editor
... Art Direction
... Set Decoration
... Costume Design
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... Utility Stunts
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... Gaffer
... Original Film Writer
... Original Story
... Stunts
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... Unit Production Manager
... Stunts
... Makeup Artist
... Hairstylist
... Hairstylist
... Special Effects
... Special Effects
... Projection
... Casting
... Set Costumer
... Set Costumer
... Set Costumer
... Set Costumer
... Thanks
... Still Photographer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Stunts
... Assistant Editor
... Stunts
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... Stunt Coordinator
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... Sound Editor
... Original Film Writer
... Lyricist
... Co-Producer
... Production Coordinator
... Location Manager
... Location Manager
... Second Unit Director
... First Assistant Director
... First Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Director
... Script Supervisor
... Camera Operator
... Camera Operator
... Camera Operator
... Key Grip
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Set Dresser
... Set Dresser
... Leadman
... Property Master
... Construction Coordinator
... Makeup Artist
... Sound Mixer
... Boom Operator
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