The screenplay for the 1983 scarface was written by oliver stone. One of the most influential movies of all time, the original scarface is an exciting story of organized crimes brutal control over chicago during the prohibition era. A chance latenight tv viewing of the original 1932 scarface howard hawkss tale of bootlegging chicago gangsters, inspired by the exploits of al capone got bregmans wheels turning. Watch scarface movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Apr 22, 2020 was tiger kings mario tabraue really the inspiration for scarface. In 1980 miami, a determined cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. The film was set in contemporary miami and is known for its inclusion of graphic violence and obscene language, uncharacteristic of the 1932 film. The film stars paul muni as antonio tony camonte, a gangster who violently.
Howard hawks direction was exceptional and paul munis performance was really good considering the time period. The producer of the 1983 version, martin bregman, saw the original on late night tv and thought. He also acknowledges the scarface connection while movie clips and news footage complement his claims. Watching both of these movies, i found similarities with the content and few of the dialogues but yes there were some changes made in the remake to suite the social conditions of the way america was in 80s. This scarface foregoes his little friend and packs a different kind of heat, blending stylish visuals, thrilling violence, and an incredible cast. Dec 12, 2011 scarface tells the rise and fall of the gangster and drug dealer tony montana who came to miami as a refugee from cuba in the 1980s. This is the same edition of the film that was released separately in 2007 as part of universals cinema classics series. The cast also features michelle pfeiffer, steven bauer, robert. Howard hawks direction is sensational, paul muni is very memorable in the lead, and the central story is inherently strong. Scarface tells the rise and fall of the gangster and drug dealer tony montana who came to miami as a refugee from cuba in the 1980s. Based on the classic 1932 gangster film of the same name, the screenplay written by oliver. Scarface reboot will focus on core immigrant narrative vibe.
Everyone has seen the 1983 version of scarface with al pacino playing cuban drug dealer tony montana. The 1932 scarface is not quite the same as the one that stars al pacino as the iconic film character tony montana, a cuban refugee who becomes a. Apr, 2017 everyone has seen the 1983 version of scarface with al pacino playing cuban drug dealer tony montana. The mansion used in the filming of the 1983 al pacino film scarface is on the market and on sale. Scarface has become legendary in popular culture for its memorable lines while serving as inspiration for numerous rappers, where tony montanas rags to riches story is a blueprint for their careers. While the godfather series is arguably the most revered gangster saga, scarface is the film whose posters adorn student walls. Al pacino stars as cuban refugee tony montana, who becomes a florida drug kingpin but makes the fatal mistake of. An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall. Howard hawks direction is sensational, paul muni is very memorable in the lead, and the central story is inherently stro. The skull was an argentinian assassin who was hired by alejandro sosa to work for him and is one of the newer recruits. The decision was made to shift the action from depressionera chicago to miami around the time of the 1980 mariel harbor boat lift as a means to give the movie new relevance.
A loose remake of the 1932 howard hawks gangster film of the same title, it tells the story of a fictional cuban who comes to florida in 1980 as a result of the mariel boatlift tony becomes a gangster against the backdrop of the 1980s cocaine boom. Dec 05, 2011 zachary fratella professor daniel marcus intro to communications december 4, 2011 scarface 1932 v. The 1932 version of scarface, only available in this exclusive gift set on a separate bluray disc, is newly restored with two versions of the film the original uncensored version and the alternate version with a different ending. Mar 30, 2018 scarface reboot to focus on core immigrant narrative march 30, 2018 1. Howard hawks x marks the spot motif in depicting the story lines many murders is dispensed with in the 1983 scarface. A loose remake of the 1932 howard hawks gangster film of the same title, it tells the story of a fictional cuban who comes to florida in 1980 as a result of the mariel boatlift. That hawks film was the most violent gangster film of its time, and this 1983 film by brian depalma also has been surrounded by a controversy over its violence, but in both movies the violence grows out of the lives of the characters. Obviously scarface is one of these sacred texts when it comes to gangster films, and does largely hold up as a piece of entertainment. The original scarface isnt from 1983, its from 1932, and. May 27, 2015 the mansion used in the filming of the 1983 al pacino film scarface is on the market and on sale. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 24 hours to. Scarface 1983 nude scenes scarface 1932 universal includes a separate dvd copy of howard hawks 1932 masterpiece scarface. In 2008, the american film institute listed scarface as the sixth best gangster film. Generally regarded to be the best of the classic gangster films, scarface tells the.
But the original 1932 version starring paul muni as an italian gangster named tony camonte is. It was remade as the 1983 film of the same name, starring al pacino. Lepperts disappearance was featured on unsolved mysteries. With al pacino, michelle pfeiffer, steven bauer, mary elizabeth mastrantonio. Comparison of scarface 1932 and 1983 posted on 26082015 by bucha watching both of these movies, i found similarities with the content and few of the dialogues but yes there were some changes made in the remake to suite the social conditions of the way america was in 80s. In 1980 miami, a determined cuban immigrant takes over a. Scarface 1932 sd, 93 min the original howard hawks classic written by ben hecht and produced by howard hughes is presented here on a standarddef dvd.
Overthetop, but ahead of its time in 1983, critic john powers panned the pacino film, saying it was trashy and shallow. The shame of the nation and the shame of a nation is a 1932 american precode gangster film directed by howard hawks and produced by hawks and howard hughes. Surprisingly, however, the netflix docuseries doesnt make it explicitly clear that tabraue was indeed the reallife inspiration for. He specifically though is the one who killed tony montana with a single blast from his shotgun to the back, sending tony plummeting from an elevated balcony. Al pacino stars as tony montana, an exiled cuban criminal who goes to work for miami drug lord robert loggia. The original scarface is an excellent gangster film, and features an intense performance by paul muni as antonio tony. While the movie is set in miami, the mansion is actually in santa barbara. The skull is a minor antagonist of scarface and scarface the world is yours. It would have been great to have it on bluray, but owning this very remarkable gangster flick starring paul muni and george raft as part of the scarface saga is still awesome nonetheless. A cult film and one of the most celebrated films of. On april 6, 1982, variety announced star al pacino and director sidney lumet were working on a remake of the 1932 film, but before long, brian.
Montana rises to the top of floridas crime chain, appropriating loggias cokehead mistress michelle pfeiffer in the process. Universal pictures is developing a new version of scarface, the title first released in 1932 and then turned into the iconic 1983 film. Tony becomes a gangster against the backdrop of the 1980s cocaine boom. But he recently watched the film again, and says that in. Luca guadagnino is directing a scarface remake, causing some scarface fans to forget that the al pacino film is a remake of the 1932 scarface. The first film of the same name was made in 1932 starring paul muni, and was produced by howard hughes and directed by howard hawks. Movie talk scarface 1932 vs scarface 1983 i just finished watching the original 1932 scarface film for the first time ever. Scarface 1983 just by hearing the name of the movie, scarface, you can tell that this movie is going to be about a man with a scar somewhere on his face. A loose remake of the 1932 howard hawks gangster film of the same title. This isnt the first time scarface got the reboot treatment.
May 14, 2020 the 1932 scarface is not quite the same as the one that stars al pacino as the iconic film character tony montana, a cuban refugee who becomes a powerful drug lord in miami in the 80s. In tiger king, tabraue claims that baskin uses him as a poster child for people who shouldnt own animals. It is a remake of the 1932 film and tells the story of cuban refugee tony montana who arrives in 1980s miami with nothing and rises to become a powerful drug lord. This hannabarbera shared universe launchpad is a fail. In the season 9 episode of the animated series south park titled erection day. With paul muni, ann dvorak, karen morley, osgood perkins. A cult film and one of the most celebrated films of all time. Al pacinos scarface wasnt a hit in 1983 but has grown in. It takes the name and some of the story structure from howard hawks famous scarface 1932, starring paul muni and inspired by the life of. Technically, scarface is a remake of a 1932 film of the same name, although only the structural skeleton remains. Find out where scarface is streaming, if scarface is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. The producer of the 1983 version, martin bregman, saw the original on late night tv and thought the idea could be modernized and still pay respect to the original film.
The screenplay, by ben hecht, is based loosely on the 1929 novel by armitage trail which was inspired by al capone. This film is dedicated to ben hecht and howard hawks, the writer and director of the original scarface 1932. Also included is the original 1932 film on bluray instead of the previously included dvd version. The new scarface will be a remake in the same way that the 1983 film was. Scarface is often held up at the quintessential violent gangster film. The original scarface isnt from 1983, its from 1932, and you can. Luca guadagnino to direct new scarface film scripted by the. Scarface takes its title from the 1932 howard hawks movie, which was inspired by the career of al capone. They have dedicated rap lyrics to tony such as i take over the streets fresh off the banana boat. Scarface the world is yours limited edition 4k uhd blu.
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