Scarface
“The rise and fall of a power hungry mobster.”
Synopsis
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
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Paul Muni
Antonio 'Tony' Camonte
Ann Dvorak
Francesca 'Cesca' Camonte
Karen Morley
Poppy
Osgood Perkins
John 'Johnny' Lovo
C. Henry Gordon
Insp. Ben Guarino
George Raft
Guino Rinaldo
Vince Barnett
Angelo
Boris Karloff
Gaffney
Purnell Pratt
Mr. Garston, publisher
Tully Marshall
Managing Editor
Inez Palange
Mrs. Camonte
Edwin Maxwell
Chief of Detectives
Jean Harlow
Blonde at Paradise Club
Henry Armetta
Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)
Gus Arnheim
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Eugenie Besserer
Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
Maurice Black
Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
James Conaty
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Orleans, Louisiana
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$600K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.75x
-$200K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Adolph Tandler
- Original Title
- Scarface
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $600K
- Production Studios
- The Caddo Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, Armitage Trail, W.R. Burnett, John Lee Mahin, Seton I. Miller
Adolph Tandler
Lee Garmes, L. William O'Connell
Edward Curtiss
Howard Hawks, Howard Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Producer
Howard Hughes
Producer
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Howard Hawks
Director
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Adolph Tandler
Original Music Composer
L. William O'Connell
Director of Photography
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarface
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scarface about?
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Who directed Scarface?
Scarface was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Scarface?
The principal cast of Scarface includes Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon.
When was Scarface released and how long is it?
Scarface was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Scarface?
Scarface had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $600K at the worldwide box office (0.75 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Scarface?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarface was composed by Adolph Tandler.
Is Scarface based on a book or true story?
Scarface is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Armitage Trail".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scarface?
Scarface holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).