Scarface
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.
Critics Sentiment
Tony's final shootout with grenade launcher against Sosa's army
Tony faces federal charges for tax evasion
The film surges from the slower federal charges subplot to Tony's explosive restaurant meltdown, gaining nearly 1.5 points as Pacino's performance reaches its manic peak.
Scarface builds steadily from its shocking chainsaw scene through Tony's rise to power, with reviewers consistently praising Pacino's increasingly unhinged performance. The film peaks during its legendary final act, particularly the iconic 'little friend' sequence, though some critics noted pacing issues during the middle legal subplot. Overall, audiences embraced the film's raw brutality and quotable dialogue despite initial critical mixed reception.
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Al Pacino
Tony Montana
Steven Bauer
Manny Ray
Michelle Pfeiffer
Elvira
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Gina
Robert Loggia
Frank Lopez
Miriam Colon
Mama Montana
F. Murray Abraham
Omar
Paul Shenar
Alejandro Sosa
Harris Yulin
Bernstein
Ángel Salazar
Chi Chi
Arnaldo Santana
Ernie
Pepe Serna
Angel
Michael P. Moran
Nick The Pig
Al Israel
Hector The Toad
Dennis Holahan
Banker
Mark Margolis
Shadow
Michael Alldredge
Sheffield
Ted Beniades
Seidelbaum
Richard Belzer
M.C. at Babylon Club
Paul Espel
Luis
Crew
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