Scarface
1983

Scarface

★ 8.3 / 10
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Directed by Brian De Palma
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Synopsis

The film 'Scarface' depicts the violent rise and fall of Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant who arrives in Miami and builds a drug empire. His greed, paranoia, and hubris eventually lead to his downfall.

Did You Know?
  • Al Pacino's hand was badly cut during the chainsaw scene.
  • The word 'fuck' is said 207 times throughout the film.
  • Robert De Niro was offered the role of Tony Montana.
  • Michelle Pfeiffer was unknown before she was cast as Elvira Hancock.
  • Oliver Stone wrote the script while battling his own cocaine addiction.
Iconic Quotes
  • "Say hello to my little friend!"
  • "The world is yours."
  • "I always tell the truth. Even when I lie."
  • "In this country, you gotta make the money first."
  • "You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your fuckin' fingers and say, 'That's the bad guy.'"
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

Its soundtrack, composed by Giorgio Moroder, is heavy on the synthesizer, embodying the film's 80s setting.