Scarface
"The rise and fall of a power hungry mobster."
Originally released in 1932. Scarface is a crime/action film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, and Karen Morley
Synopsis
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (657 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$600K
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Muni
as Antonio 'Tony' Camonte
Ann Dvorak
as Francesca 'Cesca' Camonte
Karen Morley
as Poppy
Osgood Perkins
as John 'Johnny' Lovo
C. Henry Gordon
as Insp. Ben Guarino
George Raft
as Guino Rinaldo
Vince Barnett
as Angelo
Boris Karloff
as Gaffney
Purnell Pratt
as Mr. Garston, publisher
Tully Marshall
as Managing Editor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $600,000
Production Companies
- The Caddo Company
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scarface about?
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Who directed Scarface?
Scarface was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Scarface?
Scarface has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Scarface released?
Scarface was released on April 9, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scarface?
The main cast of Scarface includes Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon.
Is Scarface worth watching?
Scarface has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 657 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.