Scarface Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

He loved the American Dream. With a Vengeance.

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Last modified: Aug. 8, 2011

Scarface

Release Date: Friday, December 9, 1983

Director: Brian De Palma

Starring: Al Pacino • Steven Bauer • Michelle Pfeiffer • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio • Robert Loggia

R Crime 2 hrs, 50 m

4.5 / 5

50% WILL SEE 50% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Released in 1983, Scarface is directed by Brian Del Palma and written by Oliver Stone and stars Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer and Steven Bauer. Scarface is the rags-to-riches story of Tony “Scarface” Montana (Al Pacino), a Cuban immigrant who finds wealth, power and passion beyond his wildest dreams…at a price he never imagined. Tony Montana’s meteoric rise, lavish life and soul-destroying fall anchor an epic film that inspired a worldwide following.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Scarface.

Al Pacino
The Ritual, Knox Goes Away
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Steven Bauer
Nola, From Mexico with Love
Michelle Pfeiffer
People Like Us, Dark Shadows
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Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
The Abyss
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Robert Loggia
The Deal, Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

Crew Behind the Film

The Scarface behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Brian De Palma last directed Domino and Passion.

Director: Brian De Palma
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production Details

What we know about the Scarface movie production.

Key Facts

Scarface Special Event: Tony Montana, the world's most ruthless and notorious gangster, is coming to the big screen for only one night as NCM Fathom and Universal Studios Home Entertainment bring you the Scarface Special Event. With Al Pacino's legendary portrayal of Tony Montana and unforgettable action scenes, Scarface has anchored its spot as one of the best and most influential gangster films ever made. This one night event comes to movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday, August 31st at 7:30pm (local time). The event will begin with a mini featurette that will include interviews with popular filmmakers and talent on how this cult classic has influenced society and filmmaking through the years.

Production Updates for Scarface

Dec 2004

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 50 m
Tagline: He loved the American Dream. With a Vengeance.
Also known as: Scarface: 20th Anniversary
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Scarface was released in on Friday, December 9, 1983.

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2011-08-31 Limited

United States

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2011-09-06 Blu-ray 4K

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