Seeing the movie the godfather and serpico for the first time really impressed me, but back in 83 when scareface came out i could not believe that was al pacino. Led by an allstar cast, and the biggest star al pacino. But increased pressure from the police, wars with colombian drug. At its release, scarface was notorious for its language. Brooding and intense, al pacino has remained one of hollywoods premier actors throughout his lengthy career, a popular and critical favorite whose list of credits includes many of the finest films of his era. Tony montanas actions might be questionable just like the actions of many other characters in the film, but his words often bear wisdom. In 1980 miami, a determined cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel. In 1980 miami, a determined cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. This acting legend has starred in iconic films such as the godfather, the godfather. Seeing the movie the godfather and serpico for the first time really impressed me, but back. All i have to say is al pacino is the greatest actor that has ever been.
Brooding and intense, al pacino has remained one of hollywoods premier actors throughout. Montana rises to the top of floridas crime chain, appropriating loggias. Al pacino in scarface 1983 scarface movie, al pacino. Part ii, serpico, scent of a woman, and dog day afternoon. Michelle pfeiffer and al pacino reunite for 35th anniversary celebration of gangster movie scarface. That hawks film was the most violent gangster film of its time, and this 1983 film by brian depalma also has been surrounded by a controversy over its violence, but in both movies the violence grows out of the lives of the characters. From the godfather to shakespeares mad king al pacino. Dec 9 in actor al pacino stars as a cuban refugee who becomes a miami crime boss in scarface. It is a remake of the 1932 film and tells the story of cuban refugee tony montana al pacino who arrives in 1980s miami with nothing and rises to become a powerful drug lord. Feb 22, 2008 small clips of the movie scarface made by hewr. Apr 20, 2018 michelle pfeiffer and al pacino reunite for 35th anniversary celebration of gangster movie scarface.
An autographed al pacino poster will look amazing displayed anywhere in your home or office. Our signed al pacino posters are guaranteed to be authentic and will capture. Purchase scarface 83 on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Scarface poster scarface movie film poster design movie poster art crime film al pacino alternative movie posters 7 arts classic films scarface is a 1983 american crime film directed. Alma mater actors studio hb studio occupation actor, filmmaker years active 1967present works full list partners jan tarrant 19881989 beverly dangelo 19972003 lucila polak 20082018 children 3 awards full list alfredo james pacino is. Dec 21, 2016 best scene of scarface, and in the world elvira hancock. Best scene of scarface, and in the world elvira hancock. Al pacino stars as tony montana, an exiled cuban criminal who goes to work for miami drug lord robert. Scarface 1983 full movie trailer full hd 1080p youtube. Nov 23, 2019 the origins of scarface can be traced back to the infamous al capone, who inspired the whole thing. Al pacino pacino at the 2004 venice film festival born alfredo james pacino 19400425 april 25, 1940 age 80 new york city, new york, u. Scarface 1983 say hello to my little friend scene 88. Jun 16, 2011 tony al pacino makes his last bloody stand against a wellarmed hit squad. Top 72 quotes with sound clips by al pacino audio last updated on.
Al pacino, american actor best known for his intense, explosive acting style. Dorm edition 2 wedding and bridesmaid dresses in movies and tv 1 toprated novelstobigscreen movies 1 tribeca 2018. After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a cuban government official, tony montana al pacino stakes a claim on the drug trade in miami. In 1989, pacino funded and starred in this full length film of the local stigmatic, written when williams was only. Academy award winner al pacino is one of the most revered actors of alltime. Al pacino in scarface 1983 al pacino in scarface 1983 the image could not be loaded. Al pacino honored at ceremony for lifetime achievement. Al pacino accepts the afi life achievement award in 2007 duration. Tony al pacino makes his last bloody stand against a wellarmed hit squad. The pair starred in the iconic crime thriller in 1983, aged 25 and 43. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through miami. How al pacino became tony montana in scarface 1983.
Al pacinos tony montana is one of cinemas most iconic characters. Al pacino stars as tony montana, an exiled cuban criminal who goes to work for miami drug lord robert loggia. That hawks film was the most violent gangster film of its time, and this 1983 film. Apr 26, 2017 al pacino honored at ceremony for lifetime achievement. Al pacino as shylock in the acclaimed 2004 film the merchant of venice, produced by the same team. Tonight has to put it at the 100th time i have seen this incredible flick. Al pacino, steven bauer, michelle pfeiffer, mary elizabeth mastrantonio plot. Alfredo james al pacino established himself as a film actor during one of cinemas most vibrant decades, the 1970s, and has become an enduring and iconic figure in the world of american movies.
Montana rises to the top of floridas crime chain, appropriating loggias cokehead. This films reputation stands up there with pulp fiction 1994 as a must see for hip. Tony camonte, the chicago gangster in the 1932 scarface, the role of the italianamerican mob boss that made paul muni a major star, is now called tony montana and played by al pacino with. With al pacino, michelle pfeiffer, steven bauer, mary elizabeth mastrantonio. Apr 20, 2018 at its release, scarface was notorious for its language. In the 35 years since then, the film has been embraced as a classic. In 1980 miami, a determined cuban immigrant takes over a drug empire while succumbing.
This movie resurrected pacino s floundering career, and was a big stepping stone for all the other stars, including michelle pfeiffer. Pacino is a brilliant actor and his portrayal of a cuban immigrant in scarface is a perfect example of his work. Marcia festa from the godfather part iii the city of prague philharmonic orchestra. Scarface 20th anniversary rerelease celebration 21 scarface bluray release 16 al pacino through the years 3 remembering robert loggia. Scarface 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Upcoming, new, and past al pacino movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations.
Dec 09, 1983 tony camonte, the chicago gangster in the 1932 scarface, the role of the italianamerican mob boss that made paul muni a major star, is now called tony montana and played by al pacino with. Al pacino in 1983s scarface other than an unflinching, intense and extraordinary performance from al pacino as the cubanborn gangster tony montana, this gruesome. See more ideas about al pacino, scarface movie and gangster movies. Released 1983, scarface stars al pacino, michelle pfeiffer, steven bauer, mary elizabeth mastrantonio the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 50 min, and received a score of 65 out of 100 on. Stars are people who live in hollywood and have heartshaped swimming pools al pacino. Rap music aside, scarface is also a great opportunity to see al pacino and michelle pfeiffer in earlier stages of their careersthis movie actually flopped when it was released in 1983 and. Scarface takes its title from the 1932 howard hawks movie, which was inspired by the career of al capone. He was born april 25, 1940 in manhattan, new york city, to italianamerican parents, rose nee gerardi and sal pacino. The movie is a modern day remake of the original scarface, but in a different vein, the modern day cocaine trade in miami, florida. Michelle pfeiffer cut al pacino during her scarface audition.
Tony camonte, the chicago gangster in the 1932 scarface, the role of the italianamerican mob boss that made paul muni a major star, is now called tony montana and played. Oscarwinner al pacino stars as cuban emigre tony montana in this remake of. Rap music aside, scarface is also a great opportunity to see al pacino and michelle pfeiffer in earlier stages of their careersthis movie actually flopped when it was released in 1983 and was nominated for a razzie awards for bad movies. Released 1983, scarface stars al pacino, michelle pfeiffer, steven bauer, mary elizabeth mastrantonio the r movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 50 min, and received a score of 65 out. Led by an allstar cast, and the biggest star alpacino. Al pacino gives his first of many truly overthetop performances with gusto in scarface. His notable movies included the godfather series, serpico, dog day afternoon, scarface, glengarry glen ross, and. Afi tribute to al pacino lifetime achievement youtube.
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