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Scarface

  • 1932
  • PG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
29K
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Ann Dvorak, Paul Muni, and Osgood Perkins in Scarface (1932)
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An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall.An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall.An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall.

  • Directors
    • Howard Hawks
    • Richard Rosson
  • Writers
    • Armitage Trail
    • Ben Hecht
    • Seton I. Miller
  • Stars
    • Paul Muni
    • Ann Dvorak
    • Karen Morley
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Howard Hawks
      • Richard Rosson
    • Writers
      • Armitage Trail
      • Ben Hecht
      • Seton I. Miller
    • Stars
      • Paul Muni
      • Ann Dvorak
      • Karen Morley
    • 423User reviews
    • 72Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Trailer 2:39
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    Vince Barnett, Paul Muni, and Tony Camonte in Scarface (1932)
    Ann Dvorak and Paul Muni in Scarface (1932)
    Ann Dvorak in Scarface (1932)
    Paul Muni in Scarface (1932)
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    Ann Dvorak and Paul Muni in Scarface (1932)
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    Paul Muni in Scarface (1932)
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    Paul Muni
    Paul Muni
    • Tony
    Ann Dvorak
    Ann Dvorak
    • Cesca
    Karen Morley
    Karen Morley
    • Poppy
    Osgood Perkins
    Osgood Perkins
    • Lovo
    C. Henry Gordon
    C. Henry Gordon
    • Guarino
    George Raft
    George Raft
    • Rinaldo
    Vince Barnett
    Vince Barnett
    • Angelo
    Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff
    • Gaffney
    Purnell Pratt
    Purnell Pratt
    • Publisher
    Tully Marshall
    Tully Marshall
    • Managing Editor
    Inez Palange
    Inez Palange
    • Tony's Mother
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Detective Chief
    Henry Armetta
    Henry Armetta
    • Pietro - Barber
    • (uncredited)
    Gus Arnheim
    • Orchestra Leader
    • (uncredited)
    Eugenie Besserer
    Eugenie Besserer
    • Citizens Committee Member
    • (uncredited)
    Maurice Black
    Maurice Black
    • Jim - Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    William A. Boardway
    William A. Boardway
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    William Burgess
    William Burgess
    • Judge (alternate ending)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Howard Hawks
      • Richard Rosson
    • Writers
      • Armitage Trail
      • Ben Hecht
      • Seton I. Miller
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Screenwriter Ben Hecht was a former Chicago journalist familiar with the city's Prohibition-era gangsters, including Al Capone. During the filming, Hecht returned to his Los Angeles hotel room one night to find two Capone torpedoes waiting for him. The gangsters demanded to know if the movie was about Capone. Hecht assured them it wasn't, saying that the character Tony Camonte was based on gangsters like "Big" Jim Colosimo and Charles Dion O'Bannion. "Then why is the movie called Scarface?" one of the hoods demanded. "Everyone will think it's about Capone!" "That's the reason," said Hecht. "If you call the movie Scarface (1932), people will think it's about Capone and come to see it. It's part of the racket we call show business." The Capone hoods, who appreciated the value of a scam, left the hotel placated.
    • Goofs
      The scene Tony pushes and punches the man who refuses to obey Johnny Lovo in First Ward Social Club, it's clearly seen that Tony actually punches the man's palm.
    • Quotes

      Tony Camonte: Listen, Little Boy, in this business there's only one law you gotta follow to keep out of trouble: Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doing it.

    • Crazy credits
      "This picture is an indictment of gang rule in America and of the callous indifference of the government to this constantly increasing menace to our safety and our liberty. Every incident in this picture is the reproduction of an actual occurence, and the purpose of this picture is to demand of the government: "What are you going to do about it?". The government is your government. What are YOU going to do about it?
    • Alternate versions
      Due to censorship requirements in several states, a second ending was shot after the film was finished, in which Camonte doesn't try an escape, but is sentenced to death and finally executed on the gallows. This alternate ending was shown only during the original 1932 theatrical run in certain states. All prints, home video, and television versions in current circulation use director Howard Hawks' ending, in which Camonte tries to escape and is shot down. The DVD includes the alternate ending as a bonus feature.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Fatale beauté (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      St. Louis Blues
      (1914)
      Written by W.C. Handy
      Played by Gus Arnheim and His Orchestra for dancing

    User reviews423

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    7/10
    The rise and fall of a power hungry mobster.
    Howard Hawks directs this harsh and frank and sometimes humorous look at a small time gangster's(Paul Muni) taste of success before his mob world crumbles around him. This is one of the best gangster movies of the 1930's. Very well written and full of terrific characters. Fast paced and free flowing story line.

    My favorite scene is when the Muni character first gets his hands on a machine gun. This arrogant, violence driven mobster becomes child like with a brand new toy. Others in this fine crime drama are Osgood Perkins, George Raft, Ann Dvorak, Boris Karloff and C. Henry Gordon. Also notable are Karen Morley and Edwin Maxwell as the Chief of Detectives.

    Ambition, greed and pride come before a fall. The mob way or no way is a tough way to live. Excellent flick.
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    • michaelRokeefe
    • Jul 31, 2001

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Scarface: The Shame of the Nation
    • Filming locations
      • Metropolitan Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • The Caddo Company
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,308,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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