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8.2/10 • 12K

1983-12-092h 50m

ActionCrimeDrama

He loved the American Dream. With a vengeance.

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. 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. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.

Directors
Brian De Palma
Editors
David Ray

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Al Pacino

    Al Pacino

    Tony Montana

  2. Steven Bauer

    Steven Bauer

    Manny Ray

  3. Michelle Pfeiffer

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Elvira

  4. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

    Gina

  5. Robert Loggia

    Robert Loggia

    Frank Lopez

  6. Miriam Colon

    Miriam Colon

    Mama Montana

  7. F. Murray Abraham

    F. Murray Abraham

    Omar

  8. Paul Shenar

    Paul Shenar

    Alejandro Sosa

  9. Harris Yulin

    Harris Yulin

    Bernstein

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JPV852

Oct 23, 2019

9/10

Immensely great crime-drama that features some great performances and excellent writing from Oliver Stone (and this coming from someone who isn't a big fan of his) to the direction by Brian De Palma. The score is great though still love the song "Take It to the Limit" during the money laundering scene. Still a few slots below the likes of The Godfather and Heat, yet still a amazing film that holds up so well. 4.5/5

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$25,000,000.00
Revenue
$66,023,329.00
Keywords
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