Scarface (1983)
Also known as "Scarface - Special Edition DVD"
He loved the American Dream. With a Vengeance.
Starring: Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Miriam Colon, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Shenar, Haris Yulin, Angel Salazar, Arnaldo Santana, Pepe Serna, Michael P. Moran, Al Israel, Dennis Holahan
Director: Brian De Palma
Running Time: 170 minutes
US MPAA rating: RUK BBFC rating: 18
Crime, Drama
On DVD 'Scarface' might have characters with cuddly little names like "Hector the Toad" and "Nick the Pig", but 'The Animals of Farthing Wood' it ain't. More than 20 years on from its original release, it's still one of the most gruesomely violent flicks around (sure, the likes of
DVD Extras: Unlike many so-called "Special" Editions, this one is actually quite special. On the two discs enclosed you get a host of interesting featurettes including 'The Rebirth of Scarface', 'Acting Scarface', 'Creating Scarface'. 'Scarface: The TV Version', 'Origins of a Hop Hop Classic' and the usual array of deleted scenes and trailers. Version reviewed: Scarface (Special Edition) also available from Amazon.com Scarface (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)
It's Got: Yeyo. It doesn't even mean anything!
It Needs: Pfeiffer to explain what that dancing is all about.
Alternatives: Scarface (1932 film which this one was originally intended to be a remake of - but turned out not to be).
Summary: If you only watch one film from the 80s… well, actually, you should probably make it 'Ghostbusters'. But, if you watch a few of them, make sure 'Scarface' is one of them!
Review by Gary Panton
Review Date: 11th May 2005
External Links
Official Web Site
Scarface at the IMDB
