Updated Apr 5, 2026
Scarface is a far more influential film. 80s culture was shaped by the 1983 classic.
Scarface (1983) is a crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone. It is a loose remake of the 1932 film of the same name and is produced by Martin Bregman. Al Pacino performance became legendary for its dialogue, attitude, and lasting cultural Show more
What’s the best remake of a movie you’ve ever seen?
Scarface 1983 ~ not perfect but still a classic. The Departed? ~ I saw it once & it was forgettable & overrated.
BILAN FILMS FÉVRIER 2026 🍿 Films vus : 56 Films vus au ciné : 0 Meilleur film : Brick (2005) Meilleure découverte : Funny Game (1997) Bonne surprise : Whiplash (2014) Déception : Scarface (1983)
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It was the 16th highest grossing film of 1983. That isn't a hit, that's a very solid performance. Hits from 1983 include "Return of the Jedi", "Terms of Endearment":", "Flashdance" and "Trading Places". All of those movies crushed Scarface in theatres.
"The climactic shootout in Scarface (1983) is sheer madness transformed into cinematic brilliance. Pacino reaches full mythic status, the mansion erupts into a battlefield, and the entire movie slams into its brutal, operatic climax."
Best shootout scene in a movie ever?
