The Scarface Mob
“On the big motion picture screen for the first time... Based on the novel "The Untouchables"!”
Synopsis
In 1929 Chicago, Federal investigator Eliot Ness struggles in the fight against Al Capone. He decides to form a special team of reliable, dedicated, honest law enforcement officers. First broadcast in April 1959 as two episodes of the Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse anthology series, this set the stage for the popular series The Untouchables (1959-63). The two-parter was released as a theatrical feature film in international territories in late 1959 and in the US and UK in 1962.
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Top Cast
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Robert Stack
Eliot Ness
Keenan Wynn
Joe Fuselli
Barbara Nichols
Brandy LaFrance
Pat Crowley
Betty Anderson
Bill Williams
Martin Flaherty
Joe Mantell
George Ritchie
Bruce Gordon
Frank Nitti
Neville Brand
Al Capone
Peter Leeds
Eddie Firestone
Robert Osterloh
Paul Dubov
Abel Fernandez
Wolfe Barzell
Picco
John Beradino
Johnny Giannini
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Monash, Oscar Fraley, Eliot Ness
- Original Score
- Wilbur Hatch
- Original Title
- The Scarface Mob
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Desilu Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Paul Monash, Oscar Fraley, Eliot Ness
Wilbur Hatch
Charles Straumer
Robert L. Swanson
Quinn Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Quinn Martin
Producer
Robert L. Swanson
Editor
Charles Straumer
Director of Photography
Paul Monash
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarface Mob
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What is The Scarface Mob about?
In 1929 Chicago, Federal investigator Eliot Ness struggles in the fight against Al Capone. He decides to form a special team of reliable, dedicated, honest law enforcement officers. First broadcast in April 1959 as two episodes of the Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse anthology series, this set the stage for the popular series The Untouchables (1959-63). The two-parter was released as a theatrical feature film in international territories in late 1959 and in the US and UK in 1962.
Who directed The Scarface Mob?
The Scarface Mob was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in The Scarface Mob?
The principal cast of The Scarface Mob includes Robert Stack, Keenan Wynn, Barbara Nichols, Pat Crowley, Bill Williams.
When was The Scarface Mob released and how long is it?
The Scarface Mob was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scarface Mob?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scarface Mob was composed by Wilbur Hatch.
Is The Scarface Mob based on a book or true story?
The Scarface Mob is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Oscar Fraley", Book: "Eliot Ness".