Scarface (1983)
Directed by Brian De Palma · 170 min · Action, Crime, Drama
77.9 TOPICAL score · #437 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Scarface (1983, directed by Brian De Palma) has a TOPICAL score of 77.9 - ranked 437 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and lasting engagement, and lowest on awards. Critics: 81% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5/10 critics' average · Metacritic 65. Audiences: TMDB 8.2/10 (13,552 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 72 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics81% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5/10 critics' average · Metacritic 65
- AudienceTMDB 8.2/10 (13,552 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 72 languages
- Still read233,665 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 3 times
Starring: Al Pacino (actor #3), Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer (actor #362), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (actor #657)
“Maltin included an addendum to his review in later editions of his annual movie guide, stating his surprise with the film's newfound popularity as a cult classic.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10