"Scarface" is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone. Loosely based on the 1929 novel of the same name and serving as a loose remake of the 1932 film, it tells the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana (Al Pacino), who arrives penniless in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful and extremely homicidal drug lord.

The film co-stars Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Robert Loggia.

De Palma dedicated this version of "Scarface" to the memories of Howard Hawks and Ben Hecht, the writers of the original film.

Pacino became interested in a remake of the 1932 version after seeing it, and he and producer Martin Bregman began to develop it. Sidney Lumet was initially hired to direct the film but was replaced by De Palma, who hired Stone to write the script.

Filming took place from November 1982 to May 1983, in Los Angeles and Miami. The film's soundtrack was composed by Giorgio Moroder.

"Scarface" premiered in New York City on December 1, 1983, and was released on December 9 by Universal Pictures.

The film grossed $45 million at the domestic box office and $66 million worldwide.

Initial critical reception was negative due to its excessive violence, profanity, and graphic drug usage. Some Cuban expatriates in Miami objected to the film's portrayal of Cubans as criminals and drug traffickers.

In the years that followed, critics have reappraised it, and it is now considered one of the greatest gangster films ever made.

Screenwriters and directors such as Martin Scorsese have praised the film, and it has been referenced extensively in pop culture, especially in hip hop music, as well as comic books, television programs, and video games.

The film has come to be regarded as a cult classic.

Cast

• Al Pacino as Tony Montana: a Cuban refugee who becomes a wealthy drug lord in Miami.
• Steven Bauer as Manny Ray: Tony's friend and right-hand man.
• Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira: Frank Lopez's wife, who later marries Tony Montana.
• Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Gina: Tony's sister, of whom he is overprotective.
• Robert Loggia as Frank Lopez: a Miami drug lord who mentors Tony and Manny.
• Míriam Colón as Mama Montana: Tony's disapproving mother.
• F. Murray Abraham as Omar: Frank's right-hand man who is skeptical of Tony.
• Paul Shenar as Alejandro Sosa: a Bolivian drug lord and supplier for Tony.
• Harris Yulin as Bernstein: a crooked police officer on Lopez's payroll who attempts to extort Tony.
• Ángel Salazar as Chi-Chi: a friend of Tony.
• Arnaldo Santana as Ernie: a bodyguard of Frank's, who later works for Tony.
• Pepe Serna as Angel: a friend of Tony.
• Michael P. Moran as Nick the Pig: an underling of Tony.
• Al Israel as Hector the Toad: a Colombian drug trafficker.
• Dennis Holahan as Banker: a banker used by Tony to launder his money.
• Mark Margolis as Shadow: a Sosa henchman.
• Michael Alldredge as Sheffield: Tony's lawyer.
• Ted Beniades as Seidelbaum: an undercover police officer.
• Albert Carrier as Pedro Quinn: chairman of the Andes Sugar Corporation.
• Caesar Cordova as Taco Stand Cook: a cook from the Cuban Diner.

Thanks to Wikipedia for the full write-up at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarface_(1983_film)

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