Scarface (1983 movie)
Scarface is a 1983 movie about Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who has come to Florida in 1980 and entered into a life of organised crime.It is loosely based on a 1932 movie of the same name, (see Scarface (1932)).
Scarface is essentially a "character study." Through third-person limited view, you come to learn a lot about how Tony Montana behaves and acts. This is a must see for lovers of the crime drama genre.
The movie is also notable for its extensive influence on the musical genre of rap, in particular gangsta rap. Many rappers view Tony Montana as a role model for his transition from poverty to wealth and outsider status. Quotes from the movie are prominent in many rap songs.
The movie contains a good deal of profanity (over 200 profane words) and violence, including a notorious scene with a chainsaw. It is the origin of the phrase 'Say hello to my little friend', which Tony says before blowing away a door with a grenade launcher.
Directed by Brian De Palma, it stars Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer, as well as Robert Loggia, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Paul Shenar, Steven Bauer, and Harris Yulin. The theme music was written by Giorgio Moroder, and the brisk screenplay was written by Oliver Stone.
Note: this movie is rated 'R'.