Scarface (1983 film) Scarface (1983 film) Scarface is a 1983 American crime film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, a remake of the 1932 film of the same name. 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. The cast also features Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, F. Murray Abraham and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. "Scarface" was released on December 9, 1983 and grossed $44 million at the domestic box office. Initial critical reception was negative, with criticism over excessive violence
What a Man (1930 film) What a Man (1930 film) What a Man is a 1930 American romantic comedy film directed by George Crone and starring Reginald Denny, Miriam Seegar and Harvey Clark. It was an adaptation of the play "They All Want Something" by Courtenay Savage, which was itself based on a novel by E.J. Rath. A separate Spanish language version "Thus Is Life" was made at the same time. The film was remade in 1938 as "Merrily We Live". It is also known by the alternative title The Gentleman Chauffeur. A British ex-Grenadier Guards officer moves to America, but struggles to find work.