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1983 · 170 min · R

Scarface

Directed by Brian De Palma · Action, Crime, Drama

Scarface (1983) is a Action film, directed by Brian De Palma set in Miami and Bolivia during the 1980s. It runs 170 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition, power & corruption, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Giorgio Moroder
Cinematography
John A. Alonzo
Cast
Al PacinoSteven BauerMichelle PfeifferMary Elizabeth MastrantonioRobert LoggiaMiriam ColonF. Murray AbrahamPaul Shenar

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MiamiBolivia
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Greed & AmbitionPower & CorruptionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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