Scarface (1932): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Scarface is a 1932 action thriller directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson, starring C. Henry Gordon, Paul Muni and Osgood Perkins. It is based on Scarface by Armitage Trail. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- Based on
- Scarface by Armitage Trail
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scarface About?
The premise of Scarface without spoilers, adapted from Scarface by Armitage Trail. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by ambition and a thirst for power, Tony Montana rises from a Cuban refugee to become a dominant figure in Miami’s criminal underworld. After establishing himself with a key operation for the US government, he ruthlessly eliminates rivals and accumulates immense wealth. However, escalating conflicts with law enforcement, dangerous cartel wars, and his own increasingly paranoid nature lead to a tragic and violent downfall.
Scarface Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gangster
- organized crime
- prohibition
- chicago illinois
- drive by shooting
- crime boss
- st. valentine's day massacre
- italian american
- electric sign
- murder
- betrayal
- assassination
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- bootlegger
- tommy gun
- rise and fall
- bowling
- bulletproof car
- overprotective brother
- moll
- flipping a coin
- convertible
- revenge
- mafia
- national film registry
- villain as protagonist
- mob war
- gangster crime
- tragedy drama
- smoke bomb
- intimidation
- interrogation
- tear gas
- double cross
- car chase
- barbershop
- mother son relationship
- paper doll
- flapper
- organ grinder
- damsel in distress
- deception
- ambush
- singer
- singing
- lincoln the car
- feud
- implied incest
- badge
- loss of husband
- newlywed
Scarface Cast
C. Henry Gordon leads the cast, with Paul Muni and Osgood Perkins. Directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Howard Hawks -
Co-director Richard Rosson
Also Starring in Scarface
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More films directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson, best-rated first: Rio Bravo, To Have and Have Not, Bringing Up Baby and The Big Sleep.
Scarface Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scarface 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 75% User score
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Scarface Plot Summary
What happens in Scarface from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a powerful statement that serves as a bold indictment against the lawlessness of gang rule, urging individuals to take action because the government belongs to the people. Set in the gritty backdrop of Chicago’s 22nd Street, we witness a man tidying up a nightclub while a group of men chatter about Johnny Lovo seeking to make a big move on the south side. This man, known as Big Louis, appears to be a figure of influence but meets a grim fate as a shadowy figure enters and gunned him down before escaping. To avert any trouble, the club’s cleaner dons his jacket and quietly slips away.
Full summary
The whole story of Scarface, scene by scene
Scarface Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Scene
How Well Do You Know Scarface?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of Scarface?
Cars in Scarface
16 cars on screen, including the 1924 Lincoln Model L and the 1926 Lincoln Model L.
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1924 Lincoln Model L Important role -
1926 Lincoln Model L Important role -
1928 Nash Special Six Important role -
1930 Buick Series 40 Minor role
Scarface Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “The Shame of the Nation” and “Der Mann mit der Narbe”.
- Also known as
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- The Shame of the Nation
- Der Mann mit der Narbe
- Лице с белег
- Scarface: A Vergonha de uma Nação
- Zjizvená tvár
- Arpinaama
- A sebhelyesarcú
- Czlowiek z blizna
- Scarface: Cara cortada
- Narbengesicht
- Σκάρφεϊς
- Scarface, o Homem da Cicatriz
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- Scarface - Chicagos siste gangster
- Лицо со шрамом
- Scarface, the Shame of the Nation
- 스카페이스
- La pandilla de cara cortada
- Scarface, el terror del hampa
- El terror del hampa
- Yaralı Üz
- Scarface - Lo sfregiato
- Scarface - Narbengesicht
- A Vergonha de Uma Nação
- פני צלקת
- Ο Σημαδεμένος
- Yaralı Yüz
- Белязаният
- 疤面人
- 暗黒街の顔役
- Обличчя зі шрамом
- Człowiek z blizną
- Лице са ожиљком: Срамота нације
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Scarface FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Scarface, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scarface?
Scarface runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Scarface released?
Scarface was released on April 9, 1932.
Who directed Scarface?
Scarface was directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson.
More films by Howard Hawks Who is in the cast of Scarface?
Scarface stars C. Henry Gordon, Paul Muni and Osgood Perkins, among 10 credited actors.
How is Scarface rated?
Scarface has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 90 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is Scarface based on a book?
Yes. Scarface is adapted from Scarface by Armitage Trail.
Does Scarface have a post-credit scene?
No. Scarface has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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