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Scarface (1983 film)

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Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino. It is a remake of the 1932 film, in turn based on the 1930 novel. It tells the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who arrives in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful drug lord. The film co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Pacino worked with producer Martin Bregman to develop the project. Sidney Lumet was initially hired to direct the film but was replaced by De Palma, who hired Stone to write the script. De Palma dedicated the film to the memories of Howard Hawks and Ben Hecht, the director and screenwriter, respectively, of the original film. Filming took place from November 1982 to May 1983 in Los Angeles and Miami. The film's soundtrack was composed by Giorgio Moroder. Scarface premiered in New York City on December 1, 1983, and was released on December 9 by Universal Pictures. The film was a commercial success, grossing $66 million. Initial critical response was negative due to its extreme violence, profanity and graphic drug use. Some Cuban expatriates in Miami objected to the film's portrayal of Cubans as criminals and drug traffickers. However, in the years that followed, some critics have reappraised it, and it is now considered to be one of the greatest gangster films ever made. Screenwriters and directors such as Martin Scorsese have praised the film, and it has been referenced extensively in pop culture, especially in hip-hop culture, as well as comic books, television programs and video games. The film is regarded as a cult classic.

Infobox

Directed by
Brian De Palma
Screenplay by
Oliver Stone
Based on
Scarfaceby Armitage TrailScarface[a]by W. R. BurnettBen HechtJohn Lee MahinSeton I. Miller
Produced by
Martin Bregman
Starring
mw- Al Pacino Michelle Pfeiffer Steven Bauer Robert Loggia Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Edited by
Jerry Greenberg David Ray
Music by
Giorgio Moroder
Productioncompanies
Universal PicturesMartin Bregman Productions
Distributed by
Universal Pictures
Release dates
December 1, 1983 (1983-12-01) (New York City premiere) December 9, 1983 (1983-12-09) (United States)
Running time
170 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$23.5–37 million
Box office
$66.4 million

Tables

· Reception › Accolades
41st Golden Globe Awards
41st Golden Globe Awards
Award
41st Golden Globe Awards
Category
Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
Subject
Al Pacino
Result
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Award
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Category
Steven Bauer
Subject
Nominated
Best Original Score
Best Original Score
Award
Best Original Score
Category
Giorgio Moroder
Subject
Nominated
31st Motion Picture Sound Editors awards
31st Motion Picture Sound Editors awards
Award
31st Motion Picture Sound Editors awards
Category
Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing – Sound Effects
Subject
Maurice Schell
Result
Nominated
4th Golden Raspberry Awards
4th Golden Raspberry Awards
Award
4th Golden Raspberry Awards
Category
Worst Director
Subject
Brian De Palma
Result
Nominated
8th Golden Satellite Awards
8th Golden Satellite Awards
Award
8th Golden Satellite Awards
Category
Best Classic DVD Release
Subject
Nominated
Award
Category
Subject
Result
Ref
41st Golden Globe Awards
Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
Al Pacino
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Steven Bauer
Nominated
Best Original Score
Giorgio Moroder
Nominated
31st Motion Picture Sound Editors awards
Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing – Sound Effects
Maurice Schell
Nominated
4th Golden Raspberry Awards
Worst Director
Brian De Palma
Nominated
8th Golden Satellite Awards
Best Classic DVD Release
Nominated

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