IMDb >
Scarface (1983)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsScarface (1983) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 105 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 13) |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Release Date:
9 December 1983 (USA)
more
Tagline:
He was Tony Montana. The world will remember him by another name...SCARFACE. more
Plot:
In 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug empire while succumbing to greed. (Cartel not Mafia) full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes.
Another 3 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(58 articles)
Rain Interview, Ninja Assassin
(From MoviesOnline. 22 November 2009, 8:00 PM, PST)
Nicolas Cage: The Hollywood Interview
(From The Hollywood Interview. 19 November 2009, 11:43 PM, PST)
(From MoviesOnline. 22 November 2009, 8:00 PM, PST)
Nicolas Cage: The Hollywood Interview
(From The Hollywood Interview. 19 November 2009, 11:43 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Pure Pacino
more (680 total)
Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Al Pacino | ... | Tony Montana |
 | Steven Bauer | ... | Manny Ribera |
 | Michelle Pfeiffer | ... | Elvira Hancock |
 | Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... | Gina Montana |
 | Robert Loggia | ... | Frank Lopez |
 | Miriam Colon | ... | Mama Montana |
 | F. Murray Abraham | ... | Omar Suarez |
| Paul Shenar | ... | Alejandro Sosa |
| Harris Yulin | ... | Mel Bernstein |
| Ángel Salazar | ... | Chi Chi |
| Arnaldo Santana | ... | Ernie |
| Pepe Serna | ... | Angel |
| Michael P. Moran | ... | Nick The Pig |
| Al Israel | ... | Hector The Toad |
 | Dennis Holahan | ... | Jerry The Banker |
 | Mark Margolis | ... | Alberto The Shadow |
| Michael Alldredge | ... | Sheffield |
 | Ted Beniades | ... | Seidelbaum |
 | Richard Belzer | ... | M.C. at Babylon Club |
| Paul Espel | ... | Luis |
| John Brandon | ... | Immigration Officer #3 |
 | Tony Perez | ... | Immigration Officer #2 |
| Garnett Smith | ... | Immigration Officer #1 |
| Loren Almaguer | ... | Dr. Munoz |
| Gil Barreto | ... | Cuban Refugee |
| Heather Benna | ... | Gutierrez Child |
| Sue Bowser | ... | Miriam (as Dawnell Bowers) |
| Tina Leigh Cameron | ... | Saleslady |
| Victor Campos | ... | Ronnie Echevierra |
| Robert Hammer Cannerday | ... | Marielito |
| Rene Carrasco | ... | Shooter |
| Albert Carrier | ... | Pedro Quinn |
| John Carter | ... | Vic Phillips |
| Richard Caselnova | ... | Driver |
 | Gary Cervantes | ... | Shooter #1 |
| Carlos Cestero | ... | Matos |
| Johnny Contardo | ... | Miguel Echevierra |
| Roberto Contreras | ... | Rebenga |
| Caesar Cordova | ... | Taco stand cook |
 | Gregory Cruz | ... | Shooter #2 (as Gregory N. Cruz) |
| Dante D'Andre | ... | General Strasser (as Dante D'André) |
| Richard Delmonte | ... | Fernando |
| Wayne Doba | ... | Octavio The Clown |
| Michel François | ... | Maitre d' |
| Ben Frommer | ... | Male Patron |
| Edward R. Frommer | ... | Taco Stand Customer |
| John Gamble | ... | Helicopter Pilot |
| Troy Isaacs | ... | Cuban Refugee |
| Ronald G. Joseph | ... | Car Salesman (as Ronald Joseph) |
| Mario Machado | ... | Interviewer |
| Joe Marmo | ... | Nacho 'El Gordo' |
| Ray Martel | ... | Nacho's Bodyguard |
| John McCann | ... | Bank Spokesman |
| Richard Mendez | ... | Gina's Killer |
| Victor Millan | ... | Ariel Bleyer |
| Santos Morales | ... | Waldo |
| Mike Moroff | ... | Gaspar's Bodyguard |
| Angela Nisi | ... | Gutierrez Child |
| Manuel Padilla Jr. | ... | Kid #2 |
| Tony Pann | ... | Driver |
| Ilka Tanya Payan | ... | Mrs. Gutierrez (as Ilka Payan) |
| Barbra Perez | ... | Marta |
| Michael Rougas | ... | Monsignor |
| Anthony Saenz | ... | Cuban Refugee |
| Geno Silva | ... | The Skull |
| Arnold Tafolla | ... | Kid #1 |
| Charles A. Tamburro | ... | Helicopter Pilot (as Chuck Tamburo) |
| Jim Towers | ... | Cuban Refugee |
| Robert Vandenberg | ... | Gaspar Gomez (as Robert Van den Berg) |
| Bob Yanez | ... | Cuban Man |
| Angela Aames | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Nancy Lee Andrews | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Dona Baldwin | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Rosa Lee Benton | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Cynthia Burr | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Lana Clarkson | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Karen Criswell | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Margo Kelly | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Ava Lazar | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Emilia Crow | ... | Woman at Babylon Club (as Emilia Lesniak) |
| Marii Mak | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Shelley Taylor Morgan | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Catharine Richardson | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Pat Simmons | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Terri Taylor | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Charlie Adiano | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Lisa Katz | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Jeanette Linne | ... | Woman at Babylon Club (as Jeanette Linné) |
| Margaret Michaels | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Rhonda Sandberg | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| Katt Shea | ... | Woman at Babylon Club (as Kathy Shea) |
 | Marcia Wolf | ... | Woman at Babylon Club |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Fidel Castro | ... | Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) |
 | Barclay DeVeau | ... | Ambassador's Daughter (uncredited) |
| Charles Durning | ... | Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited) |
 | Dennis Franz | ... | Immigration Officer (voice) (uncredited) |
 | Gregg Henry | ... | Charles Goodson (uncredited) |
| Richard Jasen | ... | Little Boy at Pool (uncredited) |
| Henry Kingi | ... | Colombian hitman (uncredited) |
 | Brett Ratner | ... | Boy lying on raft in pool (uncredited) |
 | Marcus Shirock | ... | Boy at pool (uncredited) (unconfirmed) |
Directed by | |||
| Brian De Palma | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Armitage Trail | (novel) uncredited | |
| Ben Hecht | (1932 screenplay) uncredited and | |
| Howard Hawks | (1932 screenplay) uncredited | |
| Oliver Stone | (screenplay) | |
Produced by | |||
| Martin Bregman | .... | producer | |
| Peter Saphier | .... | co-producer | |
| Louis A. Stroller | .... | executive producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Giorgio Moroder | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| John A. Alonzo | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Gerald B. Greenberg | (as Jerry Greenberg) | ||
| David Ray | |||
Casting by | |||
| Alixe Gordin | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Edward Richardson | (as Ed Richardson) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Bruce Weintraub | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Patricia Norris | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Stephen Abrums | .... | makeup artist (as Steve Abrums) | |
| Janice D. Brandow | .... | hair stylist (as Janice Brandow) | |
| Barbara Guedel | .... | makeup artist | |
| Toni-Ann Walker | .... | hair stylist (as Toni Walker) | |
Production Management | |||
| Raymond Hartwick | .... | unit production manager (as Ray Hartwick) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| David Dreyfuss | .... | second unit director (as David Hans Dreyfuss) | |
| James Herbert | .... | additional second assistant director | |
| Joe Napolitano | .... | first assistant director | |
| Chris Soldo | .... | second assistant director | |
| Robert Yannetti | .... | dga trainee | |
| Jerry Ziesmer | .... | first assistant director | |
| Lewis Gould | .... | second assistant director (uncredited) | |
Art Department | |||
| Jim Allen | .... | assistant art director | |
| Casey Hallenbeck | .... | set dresser | |
| Geoff Hubbard | .... | set designer | |
| Peter Ivy | .... | carpenter foreman | |
| Peter Lamppu | .... | carpenter foreman | |
| Daniel Loren May | .... | lead man (as Dan May) | |
| Clarence Lynn Price | .... | construction coordinator (as Lynn Price) | |
| Blake Russell | .... | set designer | |
| Carlos Salinas | .... | carpenter foreman | |
| Ferdinando Scarfiotti | .... | visual consultant | |
| Steven Schwartz | .... | set designer (as Steve Schwartz) | |
| Edmund Villa | .... | assistant property master (as Ed Villa) | |
| Will Waters | .... | set dresser | |
| 'Dangerous' Bob Widin | .... | assistant property master (as Bob Widin) | |
| John Zemansky | .... | property master | |
| Ronald S. Baratie | .... | greensman (uncredited) | |
| Robert Misetich | .... | painter (uncredited) | |
| John Sweeney | .... | props (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Stan Parks | .... | special effects | |
| Ken Pepiot | .... | special effects | |
| George Zamora | .... | special effects technician (uncredited) | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Bill Hansard | .... | rear projection | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Sidney Ray Baldwin | .... | still photographer (as Sidney Baldwin) | |
| Michael Barrett | .... | electrician | |
| Michael A. Chavez | .... | assistant camera (as Michael Chavez) | |
| Michael Ferris | .... | camera operator | |
| James W. Finnerty | .... | grip: New York | |
| Donald Glenn | .... | best boy grip (as Don Glenn) | |
| Bud Heller | .... | key grip | |
| Susan C. Ingram | .... | assistant camera (as Susan Ingram) | |
| Horace Jordan | .... | assistant camera (as Horace Jordan Jr.) | |
| Thomas Laughridge | .... | camera operator (as Tom Laughridge) | |
| Bob Mundell | .... | best boy | |
| Dutch Presley | .... | best boy | |
| Kevin Presley | .... | electrician | |
| Donald Schmitz | .... | grip (as Don Schmitz) | |
| Clyde Smith | .... | dolly grip | |
| Stuart A. Spohn | .... | gaffer (as Stuart Spohn) | |
| John Toll | .... | camera operator | |
| Mario Zavala | .... | assistant camera | |
| Vincent Contarino | .... | electrician (uncredited) | |
| Michael J. Schwartz | .... | rigging electrician (uncredited) | |
Casting Department | |||
| Karl Brindle | .... | extras casting | |
| Billy Cardenas | .... | extras casting | |
| Bob Morones | .... | additional casting | |
| Judy Dennis | .... | casting assistant (uncredited) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Linda Henrikson | .... | costumer | |
| Gregory B. Peña | .... | costumer (as Greg Pena) | |
| G. Tony Scarano | .... | costumer (as Tony Scarano) | |
| Randi Mavestrand | .... | costumer (uncredited) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Donah Bassett | .... | negative cutter | |
| Michael Bregman | .... | editing room assistant | |
| Laura Civiello | .... | assistant film editor | |
| Phil Hetos | .... | color consultant: Technicolor | |
| Ray Hubley | .... | assistant film editor | |
| Alfred Laurence Kahn | .... | editing room assistant | |
| Lori Kornspun | .... | editing room assistant | |
| Paul Neshamkin | .... | editor: title sequence | |
| David Oakden | .... | assistant film editor | |
| Debby Paley | .... | editing room assistant | |
| Bill Pankow | .... | associate film editor | |
| Shari Smith | .... | editing room assistant | |
| Robert Yang | .... | editing room assistant | |
| Rick Derby | .... | apprentice editor (uncredited) | |
| J. Kathleen Gibson | .... | apprentice editor (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Arthur Barrows | .... | music arranger | |
| Jim Henrikson | .... | music editor | |
| Laurie Kanner | .... | music coordinator | |
| Sylvester Levay | .... | music arranger | |
| Giorgio Moroder | .... | music arranger | |
| Kristian Schultze | .... | music arranger | |
| Richie Zito | .... | music arranger | |
| Daniel J. Johnson | .... | co-music editor (uncredited) | |
| Daniel Walker | .... | score arranger (uncredited) | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Dan Anglin | .... | transportation coordinator (as Danny Anglin) | |
| Richard Brehm | .... | driver | |
| Bob Cornell | .... | transportation co-captain (as Bob Cornnell) | |
| Tony Emerzian | .... | driver | |
| Frankie Hernandez | .... | driver | |
| Junior Newman | .... | driver | |
| Ted Reed | .... | transportation captain | |
| Pat Seran | .... | driver | |
| Frank Khoury | .... | driver (uncredited) | |
Thanks | |||
| Howard Hawks | .... | dedicatee | |
| Ben Hecht | .... | dedicatee | |
| Rafael Hernandez Jr. | .... | special thanks | |
| Nick Navarro | .... | special thanks | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Universal Pictures (1983) (USA) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Spain) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (198?) (UK) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1987) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
- Argentina Video Home (19??) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar (Brazil) (DVD)
- Esselte CIC Video (1985) (Belgium) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1988) (USA) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1996) (USA) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1996) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)
- Universal Home Entertainment (1998) (USA) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2002) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Benelux (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (two-disc special edition)
- Universal Pictures do Brasil (2004) (Brazil) (DVD) (reissue)
- Computer Opticals optical effects
- Computer Opticals titles
- MCA Records soundtrack
- Michelson Food Services catering
- Technicolor color
- Zarem publicity
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
170 min | 81 min (DVD version by VCA)
Country:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Belgium:KNT |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1990) |
Finland:K-18 |
Colombia:18 |
Mexico:C |
Germany:18 (JK/SPIO) |
West Germany:18 (video premiere) (cut) (1985) |
Iceland:16 |
Finland:K-15 (DVD version) (re-rated) |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) (re-rating) |
Canada:18+ (Quebec) (original rating) |
Canada:R |
Brazil:18 |
Netherlands:18 (original rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Israel:18 |
Australia:MA (Cable TV rating) |
Argentina:18 |
Australia:R |
Chile:18 |
Denmark:15 |
France:-12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Ireland:18 |
Italy:VM14 |
Japan:R-15 |
Malaysia:(Banned) |
Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) |
New Zealand:R18 |
Norway:15 (re-rating) (2000) |
Norway:18 (original rating) |
Peru:18 |
Portugal:M/18 |
Singapore:M18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
Taiwan:R-18 |
UK:18 |
USA:R (re-rating on appeal) |
USA:X (original rating) |
Germany:BPjM Restricted
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
There was a huge controversy in the city of Miami during the making of the film over whether the producers should be allowed to shoot in the city. The Miami Tourist Board decided not to allow filming, as they were afraid the movie would discourage tourism to Miami, particuarly as it showed Miami's latest Cuban immigrants as gangsters and drug dealers.
more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Tony's bodyguards are trying to convince him to run, Sosa's agents can be seen in the cameras running onto the grounds. A few minutes later the guards are getting killed by the agents and the same footage is playing on Tony's cameras.
more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Fidel Castro: ...al esfuerzo y al heroísmo de una revolución... ¡No los queremos! ¡No los necesitamos!
[... to the effort and heroism of a revolution... We don't want them! We don't need them!]
more
Fidel Castro: ...al esfuerzo y al heroísmo de una revolución... ¡No los queremos! ¡No los necesitamos!
[... to the effort and heroism of a revolution... We don't want them! We don't need them!]
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Surviving Eden (2004)
more
Soundtrack:
She's on Fire
more
FAQ
Why did Tony say his mother was dead when he was being interrogated at the beginning?Is this movie based on a book?
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
more
more (680 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Scarface (1983) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Departed | The Godfather: Part II | La coda dello scorpione | Wild at Heart | L'uccello dalle piume di cristallo |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb top 250 movies | IMDb Crime section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
Home
| Search
| Site Index
| Now Playing
| Top Movies
| My Movies
| Top 250 |
TV
| News
| Video |
Message Boards
Register
| 
RSS
| Advertising
| Content Licensing
| Help
| Jobs
| IMDbPro
| IMDb Resume
| Box Office Mojo
| Withoutabox
| Follow us on Twitter
International Sites: IMDb Germany
| IMDb Italy
| IMDb Spain
Copyright © 1990-2009
IMDb.com, Inc.
Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.
An 
company.
Pacino gives an amazing performance that is both comic and tragic in this remake of the 1932 classic about corruption in America.
Brian De Palma updated the original Prohibition story to the era of the Mariel boat-lift and the heavy traffic in drugs that still infest the United States. The film is an uncompromising revelation of humanity's dark side as Pacino's character learns never to underestimate the other guy's greed. He neglects to learn the other important lesson -- never get caught in the vice you are pushing on others.
Pacino's character wants the world and everything in it. That's what he gets. We are reminded to beware of what we wish for.
The film is violent but never makes drug dealing seem glamorous.