![]() ![]() There may be small tears in the artwork along the fold lines only. VERY GOOD - A poster in very good condition may have blemishes in the border and up to approximately one inch of the poster's artwork.The artwork is in excellent condition with no blemishes whatsoever. NEAR MINT - A poster in near mint condition may have minor imperfections in the border only.It can be folded or rolled, depending on the original packing method (most movie posters were sent folded). It will have no blemishes or defects of any kind. ![]() ![]() MINT - A poster in mint condition looks like it just came off of the press.We us a widely recognized 6 scale system to grade our posters. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. This fantastic vintage film poster is the perfect piece for the Scarface lover in your life.Ĭondition: Very Good. With classic red block lettering up top, this poster boasts a clean, crisp and nefariously cool demeanor. With a glorious black and white split-screen taking centerstage, Al Pacino and leading-lady Michelle Pfeiffer are expertly highlighted in all their notoriety. However, it isn't long before he takes over the local cartel and succumbs to his own greed.a self fulfilling prophecy some may say.įeatured here is a fantastic 'petite' poster marking Scarface's first release in France. In the years that followed, the film has received reappraisal from critics, considered by some to be the best gangster movie ever made."Scarface", the unforgettable 1984 organized crime thriller that swept the nation, starring no other than Al Pacino.ĭirected by Brian de Palma, this mafia classic follows the story of Cuban-born Tony Montana (better known as Scarface) as he makes landfall in Miami in search of the American dream. Some Cuban expatriates in Miami objected to the film’s portrayal of Cubans as criminals and drug traffickers. Initial critical reception was mixed, with criticism over excessive violence and profanity and graphic drug usage. Scarface was released on Decemand was a box office success, grossing $44 million. Glenn Close was the original choice for the role, while others were also considered, as Geena Davis, Carrie Fisher, Kelly McGillis, Sharon Stone, and Sigourney Weaver. Pfeiffer was an unknown actress at the time, and both Pacino and De Palma had argued against her casting, but Bregman fought for her inclusion. Pacino worked with experts in knife combat, trainers, and boxer Roberto Duran to attain the body type that he wanted for the role. Stone researched the script while battling his own cocaine addictionĪl Pacino insisted on taking the role of Montana, although Robert De Niro was offered it but finally turned it down. So Bregman replaced him with Brian De Palma, and hired writer Oliver Stone, later stating that it took only four phone calls to secure their involvement. Lumet had wanted to make a more political story that focused on blaming the current Presidential administration for the influx of cocaine into the United States, and Bregman disagreed with Lumet’s views. Sidney Lumet became attached as the director, developing the idea for Montana to be Cuban arriving in America during the Mariel boatlift. He later called his manager, producer Martin Bregman, and informed him of his desire for a remake of that film. Pacino originally wanted to retain the period piece aspect, but realized that because of its melodramatic nature it would be difficult to accomplish. Scarface began development after Al Pacino saw the Howard Hawks 1932 film at the Tiffany Theatre while in Los Angeles. The cast also features Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Steven Bauer, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The film tells the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana (Al Pacino) who arrives in 1980s Miami with nothing and rises to become a powerful drug kingpin. It is a remake of the Howard Hawks’ classic gangster 1932 film of the same name. Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, starring Al Pacino. Scarface 1983: Al Pacino meets Brian de Palma and Oliver Stone ![]()
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