Scarface (1983 film)
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Scarface is a 1983 American epic crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma from a screenplay by Oliver Stone. It is loosely based on the 1930 novel by Armitage Trail and a remake of the 1932 film of
Theatrical release poster
Oliver Stone (pictured in 1987) wrote the script for Scarface while struggling with his own addiction to cocaine.
Brian De Palma (pictured in 2011), director of the film
Michelle Pfeiffer was an almost unknown actress when she appeared in Scarface, and both star Al Pacino and director Brian De Palma initially argued against her casting.
Michelle Pfeiffer
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Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is an American actress and producer. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars of the 1980s and 1990s, her work has earned her numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award and a Go
Scarface (1983 film)
…struggling with his own cocaine addiction at the time, wrote the script in Paris. Several actresses were considered for playing Elvira Hancock before Michelle Pfeiffer—then almost Glenn Close—was chosen for the role; Pacino and De Palma had argued against her casting, but Bregman fought for her inclusion. The film was…
Pfeiffer in 2018
Pfeiffer in 1979
Pfeiffer at the 63rd Academy Awards in 1990