Scarface (1983)
English gangster film directed by Brian De Palma
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 50m 170 min
- Released
- 9 December 1983
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Scarface has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes (170 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 9 December 1983. It is directed by Brian De Palma and stars Al Pacino, Steven Bauer and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Cast
- Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Paul Shenar, Harris Yulin, Mark Margolis, F. Murray Abraham, Geno Silva, Míriam Colón, Al Israel
- Cinematography
- John A. Alonzo
- Editing
- Gerald B. Greenberg, David Ray
- Music
- Giorgio Moroder
- Written by
- Oliver Stone
- Produced by
- Martin Bregman
- Production
- Universal Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix, iTunes
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $23.5–37 million
- Box office
- $66.4 million
- Based on
- Scarface
- Set in
- Florida, Miami metropolitan area, New York City, Bolivia
- Filmed in
- New York City, Los Angeles, Florida, Miami
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 December 1983
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Scarface?
Scarface has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes, or 170 min.
When did Scarface release?
Scarface released on 9 December 1983.
Who directed Scarface?
Scarface is directed by Brian De Palma.
Who is in the cast of Scarface?
The cast of Scarface includes Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia and Paul Shenar.
Where can I watch Scarface online?
Scarface streams on Netflix.
How much did Scarface earn at the box office?
Scarface grossed $66.4 million on a budget of $23.5–37 million.
What is Scarface rated in the US?
Scarface is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Scarface based on a true story or a book?
Scarface is based on Scarface.
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