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	Scarface: The Shame of the Nation (1932)
		Therefore, this tough, pioneering film could not claim to be at the forefront of the gangster talking film craze in the early 30s.
		Due to squabbles over the film's release and the hue and cry over its depiction of the world of gangsterism, the film ultimately did poorly at the box office (it was banned in several states, and showings were delayed over a year in Chicago) and was withdrawn from circulation by Howard Hughes.
		Scarface is prefaced with a critical, written statement to indict gangster hoodlumism and the public's and government's indifference.
	www.filmsite.org /scar.html (3229 words)

	MDScarface
		“Scarface remains, as it was in 1932, the last word on the Chicago gangsterdom of the 1920s, the smartest, cleverest, punchiest portrayal of an individual mobster’s rise and fall” (Todd McCarthy).
		These films all benefited from the lax “Pre-Code”; era when movie censorship was not strictly enforced, which lasted from the dawn of sound films in 1927 until mid-1934.
		Scarface was plagued by censorship problems before filming began, even in a time of weak oversight by the censors of the Hays Office.
	www.moviediva.com /MD_root/reviewpages/MDScarface.htm (1498 words)

	Remake - Film-Flam
		For example, the 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair is centered on a bank robbery, while its 1999 remake involves the theft of a valuable piece of artwork.
		Another notable example is the 1932 film Scarface which was remade in 1983 starring Al Pacino; whereas the 1932 is centered into bootleg alcohol, the 1983 version is based around cocaine.
		In the recent history of cinema, film critics and cinemagoers have generally considered remakes inferior to earlier versions alike, but there have been memorable exceptions to the generalization.
	www.film-flam.com /wiki/index.php?title=Remake (639 words)

	Scarface - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Scarface, a 1932 film about the mafia loosely based on the life of Al Capone.
		Scarface, the dummy used by the Batman villain The Ventriloquist.
		Scarface, a fictional character from the animated children's television series The Animals of Farthing Wood.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scarface (214 words)

	Scarface
		Scarface, however, was so violent that began its wrangles with the censors even before its release - it was actually ready for the screen in 1930 but was held up for two years the recent disapproval of the Two Warner movies making the process even more difficult.
		Even with the altered ending, the various cuts, and the added scenes, Scarface's frank depictions of violence led to controversy and gossip (a rumor spread that in one scene, an actual corpse was thrown from a taxi).
		Of course, when the film finally came out the public backlash ignored these depictions and focused on the excessive violence and unredeemable qualities of Scarface that were depicted.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~UG02/gangsters/scarface.html (2150 words)

	Scarface (1932 film) at AllExperts (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Scarface (also known as Scarface, the Shame of the Nation and The Shame of a Nation) is a 1932 gangster film of the Pre-Code era which tells the story of gang warfare and police intervention when rival gangs fight over control of a city.
		The film is loosely based upon the life of Al Capone (whose nickname was "Scarface").
		The film was completed in 1930 but censors would not allow its release until 1932, because of concerns that it glorified the gangster lifestyle and showed too much violence.
	experts.about.com.cob-web.org:8888 /e/s/sc/Scarface_(1932_film).htm (378 words)

	DVD Review: Scarface
		Looking back at the films of the 1980s, if I had to pick one that exemplified the excess, greed and reckless abandon that marred that decade, Scarface would be it.
		Scarface may be a film that defines the greed of the 80s, but it is also a film that is defined by its violence.
		Scarface is a tragedy through and through, it's a film of power, greed, money, sex and the misguided pursuit of the American Dream.
	www.dvddude.net /a_to_z/reviews/scarface.php (1534 words)

	Film History of the 1930s
		Billionaire Howard Hughes' and United Artists' hard-hitting gangster film Scarface (1932), directed by Howard Hawks and produced outside the Hollywood system, was delayed for two years due to censorship, and was required to add the qualifying sub-title "The Shame of the Nation" to its main title.
		James Whale was coerced into making more horror films for Universal, including The Old Dark House (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), and then in 1935, the now-talking MONSTER was presented with a Bride Monster (but she screeched her rejection of a Mate) in director Whale's superior horror-comedy sequel Bride of Frankenstein (1935).
		Among the films that increased Clark Gable's popular pre-eminence in films was director Frank Capra's hit It Happened One Night (1934) (in which his removal of a shirt revealed his bare chest and the absence of an undershirt - setting the US underwear industry into a tailspin).
	www.filmsite.org /30sintro3.html (1434 words)

	Scarface (1932)
		One of the oldest film genres is the crime drama.
		Without a doubt the film that cemented the formula for this type of film was the 1932 Scarface.
		The film is old and the ravages of time have taken their toll but overall the quality of this DVD holds up.
	hometheaterinfo.com /scarface_(1932).htm (1121 words)

	Phil Villarreal's Review: Scarface \| www.azstarnet.com ®
		The rating group slapped the film with an X, only backing down to an R after a lengthy appeal, in which De Palma garnered the blessing of a panel of experts, including a drug officer.
		The concept was an update of the 1932 film "Scarface: The Shame of the Nation." That film, which starred Paul Muni, was directed by Howard Hawks and loosely based on the life of Al Capone.
		Several episodes of MTV's "Cribs" feature artists who have the film playing on their home theaters during tours of the houses, and the film is often sampled and referenced in lyrics.
	www.azstarnet.com /sn/printDS/76848 (874 words)

	BBC - Films - review - Scarface
		Not the definitive film of the 80s but a definitive coke movie, the decade's drug of choice.
		A tribute to Hawks and Hecht, the director and writer behind the 1932 classic of the same name, ends the film, but this is very much a film of the 80s in its portrayal not of moral decline (there is little declining left to do) but of unstoppable ego-centrism.
		See what films are opening in the UK next year.
	www.bbc.co.uk /films/2001/02/08/scarface-1983_review.shtml (335 words)

	Scarface Reviews
		The film's violence has the crazy, helter-skelter feeling of actual gun battles, and Paul Muni, with a machine gun in his arms, is brutal and grotesque, in a primal, childlike, fixating way.
		The film was ready for release in 1930, but was held up for two years by censorship problems; the scene in the publisher's office wasn't directed by Hawks—it was inserted to appease pressure groups.
		In earlier films of the genre, a great deal of attention was paid to developing the background of the criminal and placing the blame for his antisocial activities on environment, poverty, bad home life, and unthinking parents.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~UG02/gangsters/scarfacereviews.html (2593 words)

	Scarface
		SCARFACE was based on the life of notorious mobster Al Capone, with details added about other real-life mobsters and historical events such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
		SCARFACE was filmed in 1930 but not released until 1932 because of censorship issues.
		SCARFACE was the most violent film made up to that time, featuring 28 deaths on-camera, 19 car crashes, and the first use of a machine gun in the movies.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/1018323-scarface/about.php (808 words)

	Scarface: Collector's Edition (1983)
		She offers an appropriately jaded and bitter turn in the role, but she seems to be in the film as a symbol more than as a participant; Elvira's there just as a token to represent Tony's level of achievement.
		Once she disappears toward the end of the film, we don't hear from her again; alone among the main characters, her ultimate fate is a complete mystery to us.
		Frankly, I was rather sick of the film by the time I got to them, since I'd spent the prior 220 minutes watching the movie and the documentary, so I grew a bit impatient while they ran, but I'm sure fans of the movie will be very happy to see these cut scenes.
	www.dvdmg.com /scarface.shtml (1567 words)

	SCARFACE
		Scarface is one of the trio of films, along with Little Caesar and Public Enemy, that defines the gangster genre.
		Scarface is a film whose own backstory in some ways threatens to eclipse its viewing experience.
		No matter, for Scarface lives on amongst its brethren for its high energy and enduring timelessness, validating Hughes’ boast that his film would be the gangster film to end them all.
	www.crimeculture.com /Contents/FilmReviews/Scarface.htm (469 words)

	Scarface (1932 film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The movie was adapted by Ben Hecht, Fred Pasley, (uncredited), Seton I. Miller, John Lee Mahin, W.R. Burnett and Howard Hawks (uncredited) from the novel by Armitage Trail.
		Scarface was remade in 1983 by Brian De Palma in a modern day setting.
		In the 2004 biopic The Aviator, starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Scarface is briefly mentioned, and its poster is seen in Howard Hughes's office building.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scarface_(1932_film) (433 words)

	SCARFACE
		Not only is SCARFACE a Howard Hawks masterpiece and a landmark in the screen depiction of gangsters, but it influenced many of the great contemporary mob films such as Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS, Coppola's GODFATHER films and Brian De Palma's 1983 remake.
		The film was an immediate hit when it was released, but it wasn't so easy bringing the film to the screen.
		SCARFACE was the most violent film the genre had seen.
	www.filmnight.org /scarface.htm (393 words)

	Scarface Biography (Fictional Character) — FactMonster.com
		Scarface starred Al Pacino as Tony Montana, a ruthless Cuban immigrant killing his way to the top of Miami's cocaine-crazy underworld.
		That film, in turn, was loosely inspired by the life of real-life mobster Al Capone, who was nicknamed Scarface.) The 1983 film, directed by Brian DePalma and written by Oliver Stone, was a modest hit when first released.
		'Scarface' was later taken as a stage name by rapper Brian Jordan (formerly known as Akshun)...
	www.factmonster.com /biography/var/scarface.html (342 words)

	Scarface (1932) review by Groucho
		Scarface is a fascinating film from its very conception.
		Ironically, the film encountered opposition by the censors, who considered it a portrayal in favor and not against such criminal ways.
		Scarface is a fascinating character from the get-go.
	www.criticsociety.com /review.asp?id=1705 (514 words)

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	www.msu.edu /~pennlaur/films.html (435 words)

	DVD Review - Scarface: Collector's Edition
		Often, this motto is spoken within the film by one of it's characters.
		The fact that it's a commentary about the 80s, done right in the opening years of the decade (written in 1981/82 and filmed in 1983), is what hits the point home so well.
		Oliver Stone, who wrote the film, was neck deep in cocaine problems (eventually leaving the country to clean himself up), when he wrote this.
	www.thedigitalbits.com /reviews/scarface.html (1085 words)

	blackfilm.com \| contest \| SCARFACE PLATINUM EDITION DVD CONTEST
		SCARFACE SCOREBOARD: Watch Scarface like never before...keep track of the number of times the "F" word is used and the number of bullets fired.
		SCARFACE: THE REBIRTH: Actor Al Pacino, director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, and screenwriter Oliver Stone examine the history of Scarface, from the original 1932 classic to shooting the script.
		SCARFACE: CREATING: A fascinating look at the controversial making of Scarface and the triumphs and struggles experienced by its filmmakers, including the filming of the unforgettable chainsaw scene, location changes, the producer's battles to gain an "R" rating and more.
	www.blackfilm.com /20060922/features/scarfacecontest.shtml (450 words)

	Scarface Review :: Scarface Anniversary Edition DVD
		Scarface stars Al Pacino who gives an unforgettable performance as Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film.
		Written by Oliver Stone, Scarface is a remake of the 1932 Scarface film, telling the story of violence, power and corruption.
		Scarface was just one of Pacino's memorable and revered roles from the 1970's.
	www.scarface-dvd.com /scarface-review.html (193 words)

	Scarface (1983)
		Although she had some ten films prior to this one, Scarface is the flick that brought Pfeiffer into the start of her ‘A’ list recognition.
		As mentioned, the excesses in this film are a two edged sword, propelling the film into the collective consciousness of American film and at times detracting from the ultimate development of the story and characters.
		The common extras include a look at how the story was adapted from the classic 1932 version, how the film was produced, the acting of the film, how it was cut down for television, a rap view of the film care of Def Jam and almost a half an hour of deleted scenes.
	www.hometheaterinfo.com /scarface_1983.htm (1148 words)

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	~SCARFACE~
		An uncharacteristic film for Howard Hawks because its one of
		reason and many others the film was way ahead of its time.
		SCARFACE naysayers would have to admit it succeeds.
	hometown.aol.com /dashowstoppa25/scarface.html (1159 words)

	Amazon.com: Scarface: Video: Gus Arnheim,Vince Barnett,William Burress,William B. Davidson,Ann Dvorak,C. Henry ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Made with a purpose in 1932, take into consideration for example the complete title; 'Scarface: The Shame Of A Nation' and the beginning credits that ask you 'what are you going to do about it?', very straightforward but navet aside this is one of the best gangster films of all time.
		Also, that a moral prologue had to be added at the beginning of the film, and added several times during it, to make clear that this was a bad thing we were seeing, [the ruthless life of a killer] and that it was not okay to emulate.
		The events depicted in the film are part of a real problem and it is up to the citizens to hold their government responsible.
	www.amazon.com /Scarface-Gus-Arnheim/dp/6300181316 (2961 words)

	Amazon.com: Scarface (Platinum Edition): DVD: Al Pacino,Steven Bauer,Michelle Pfeiffer,Mary Elizabeth ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The film is very true to its essentials of showing how a certain segment of the Cuban boat people, a very SMALL segment, tried to latch onto the American Dream by trafficking in illegal narcotics and thus earning millions.
		The film continues to be controversial in some quarters for its extreme (as opposed to merely excessive) violence; the chainsaw scene in an apartment, the hanging from a helicopter, and the ultra-gory shootout at the end rank as some of the most violent scenes ever shown on film.
		Finally, this film set a record for the greatest number of times the "F" word, or variations of it, are used; I lost count at two hundred.
	www.amazon.com /Scarface-Platinum-Al-Pacino/dp/B000GGSMB2 (2689 words)

	Amazon.ca: Scarface: 1932/1983: DVD: F. Murray Abraham,Michael Alldredge,Steven Bauer,Richard Belzer,Ted ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Scarface is a wretched, fascinating car wreck of a movie, starring Al Pacino as a Cuban refugee who rises to the top of Miami's cocaine-driven underworld, only to fall hard into his own deadly trap of addiction and inevitable assassination.
		Scripted by Oliver Stone and running nearly three hours, it's the kind of film that can simultaneously disgust and amaze you (critic Pauline Kael wrote "this may be the only action picture that turns into an allegory of impotence"), with vivid supporting roles for Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Robert Loggia.
		Howard Hawks's Scarface was one of the first "talkies" to reclaim the fluidity of the late-silent masterpieces, while also tapping into a feral new energy that came with talking smart and moving smarter on the motion picture screen.
	www.amazon.ca /Scarface-1932-1983-Al-Pacino/dp/B0000AMRJE (1380 words)

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