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Adolph TandlerCast:
Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon, George Raft, Vince Barnett, Boris Karloff, Purnell Pratt, Tully Marshall, Howard Hawks (more)VOD (1)
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One of the most influential movies of all time, the original Scarface is an exciting story of organized crime's brutal control over Chicago during the Prohibition era. Academy Award winner Paul Muni gives an electrifying performance as Tony Camonte, an ambitious criminal with a ruthless drive to be the city's top crime boss. Produced by the legendary Howard Hughes and directed by Howard Hawks, this compelling tale of ambition, betrayal and revenge is a groundbreaking masterpiece that influenced all gangster films to follow. (Universal Pictures UK)
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The film features absolutely fantastic shootouts, but overall, it's the shots that make the film a masterpiece mainly from a craftsmanship perspective that impresses. The protagonist is similarly demonic and stubborn as Al Pacino's characters. Yes, this is indeed the source material for the legendary De Palma film, and it must be said that due to the Jazz Age, it has its own charm and urgency. The contrast between gunfights and the glamorous club life works, just as the scarred face contrasts with the beautiful woman. By the way, it's quite pleasant to see Boris Karloff in his normal appearance, which is also easily memorable.
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