Brian De Palma's 'Scarface' returns to theaters in 4K restoration for three days
Brian De Palma's 1983 film 'Scarface' will be screened in Italian cinemas on April 8, 9, and 10, 2024, as a special event featuring a 4K restoration. The film, starring Al Pacino as Cuban immigrant Tony Montana, is a remake of the 1932 Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson film inspired by Al Capone. The screenplay was written by Oliver Stone. The story shifts from 1920s Chicago to 1980s Miami, focusing on drug trafficking. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Elvira Hancock, wife of boss Frank Lopez (Robert Loggia). The soundtrack was composed by Giorgio Moroder, featuring new wave and electronic music. A remastered version of the soundtrack was released in 2003.
Key facts
- The film 'Scarface' returns to theaters on April 8, 9, and 10, 2024.
- The screening is a 4K restoration event.
- The film is a 1983 remake of the 1932 film directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson.
- The original 1932 film was inspired by Al Capone.
- The screenplay for the 1983 version was written by Oliver Stone.
- The story is set in 1980s Miami and revolves around drug trafficking.
- Al Pacino plays Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant.
- Michelle Pfeiffer plays Elvira Hancock.
- Robert Loggia plays Frank Lopez.
- The soundtrack was composed by Giorgio Moroder.
- A remastered soundtrack was released in 2003.
Entities
Artists
- Brian De Palma
- Al Pacino
- Michelle Pfeiffer
- Robert Loggia
- Oliver Stone
- Giorgio Moroder
- Howard Hawks
- Richard Rosson
- Al Capone
Locations
- Miami
- Chicago
- Italy