A visceral and operatic crime epic, this film charts a tragic, cocaine-fueled ascent to power, painting a bloody portrait of ambition's corrosive flame.
Scarface
"He loved the American Dream. With a vengeance."
Director:
Brian De Palma
Cast:
Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia
Drama
Crime
Action
Budget:
$25,000,000
Box Office:
$66,023,329
Scarface - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The film is dedicated to Howard Hawks and Ben Hecht.
This dedication, shown in the film's closing credits, is a direct homage to the director and screenwriter, respectively, of the original 1932 "Scarface" film. Brian De Palma's version is a remake, and this dedication acknowledges the cinematic lineage and pays respect to the creators of the story that inspired his film.