

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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