Scarface (1983)

Scarface follows Tony Montana, a hungry Cuban refugee who arrives in Miami during the 1980 Mariel exodus and claws his way from a refugee camp to the top of the city’s cocaine trade. After accepting a brutal favor to secure entry into the U.S., Tony quickly proves himself in violent, high‑stakes deals, works his way into the orbit of established mobsters, and ruthlessly seizes power—pursuing wealth, influence and the attention of Elvira Hancock while trying to protect the few people he cares about. As his empire grows, so do his paranoia and excess, and the film builds toward a bloody, inevitable collapse. Watching Scarface is an intense, adrenaline‑charged experience: a neon‑lit, 1980s Miami soaked in cocaine, money and violence, driven by a pulsing soundtrack and bracing, in‑your‑face performances. The film mixes frenetic action, dark satire about the American Dream, and raw, often shocking brutality—you’ll feel both exhilaration at Tony’s ruthless rise and dread at his self‑destructive excess. Expect graphic violence, strong language, heavy drug use and a larger‑than‑life central character whose arrogance and ambition make the film as disturbing as it is unforgettable.

Actors: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer

Director: Brian De Palma

Runtime: 170 min

Genres: Crime, Drama

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