Scarface (1932) Review

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ChrisJarmick
Seattle, WA

Influential brutal powerful Gangster gem Greatest Film #40

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Pros

Performances, Howard Hawks' direction, Pre-censorship code, Still brutal, & powerful

Cons

early sound film, dated style

JUN

2007

Brutal, raw and harsh with lots of blatant symbolism, the film was also darkly satiric. It's very dated as a very early sound film and Paul Muni's stylish theatrical acting... but it still packs a powerful punch. Paul Muni is still riveting as Al Capone like mobster. Makes a great double feature with DePalma's crass, wild gory and very watchable re-make with Pacino. This film however is far better, STILL.

#40 on my Greatest Films of all time list.

Scarface 1932 Directed by Howard Hawks

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Scarface 1932
Movie Title	Scarface (1932)
Format Type	DVD
Film Genre	Crime Cult Classics
MPAA Rating	R
Key Information	Directors Brian De Palma Stars Michelle Pfeiffer Genre Dramas Subgenre Recommended • Character Study • Gangs • Organized Crime • Disturbing • Murder • Drugs • Crime • Essential Cinema MPAA Rating R (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: 2 - Disc Set Platinum Edition UPC 096898004732 Release Date 1983 Running Time 2hr 50min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD2hr 50minUniversal Studios Home VideoJanuary 17, 2006R (MPAA)025192979828
Credits	Screenwriter Oliver Stone
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (11/30/1983, Cart.): "...SCARFACE is a grandiose modern morality play....[The film] possesses an engaging topicality and...
VHS Editions	VHS Editions VHS2hr 49minMovies UnlimitedR (MPAA)
Quotes from the Movie	Quotes from the Movie "First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the woman."--Tony (Al Pacino) to Manny (Steven Bauer) <br> ...