Scarface is a
1983 crime film directed by
Brian De Palma, written by
Oliver Stone and starring
Al Pacino as
Tony Montana. A
remake of
Howard Hawks' original
1932 film of the same title, the film tells the story of a fictional
Cuban
refugee who comes to
Florida in 1980 as a result of the
Mariel Boatlift. Montana becomes a
gangster against the backdrop of the
1980s cocaine boom. The film chronicles his rise to the top of
Miami's criminal underworld and subsequent downfall in
Greek tragedy fashion.
The film is dedicated to Hawks and
Ben Hecht, who were the writers of the original.
The critical response to
Scarface was mixed and received criticism for the violence and graphic language. Despite this, the film did well at the box office and has since gathered a
cult following. The film has become an important cultural icon for many fans, inspiring posters, clothing, and many other references, especially in
hip hop music. The film's grainy black and white poster is a very popular decoration and is still in production.
