What Makes Scarface The Best Gangster Flick of All Time?

Scarface (1983) is a classic tale of the American Dream gone wrong. The film tells the story of Cuban immigrant Tony Montana (Al Pacino), who blazes his way from poverty and into becoming the most powerful drug lord from Miami to Colombia. Directed by Brian De Palma, the film is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by many immigrants in pursuit of a better life.

The World is Yours

Scarface paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Cuban immigrants in the United States. Tony Montana is constantly reminded of his outsider status, and is often the target of discrimination and prejudice. This is a common experience for many immigrants, who often face racism and xenophobia in their pursuit of the American Dream.



Rather than assimilate with the straight-and-narrow, Tony falls prey to the stereotypes set against him and ultimately becomes the type of monster he risked his life to escape. During his meeting with Miami drug lord Frank Lopez, Tony becomes attracted to his wife Elvira, who Tony almost immediately steals due to his talent in serving that yayo (and her comittment to sniffing it).



The narrative is drawn together by stunning performances by Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, and Mark Margolis, who played in Hector in Breaking Bad.

"Say Goodbye to the Bad Guy"

Tony Montana is a classic example of the “rags to riches” story, as he starts out with nothing and works his way up to become a powerful drug lord. However, his success is short-lived, as his ambition and greed eventually lead to his downfall.

Tony is charged with tax evasion and Sosa offers to use his connections to keep him out of prison if he prevents a certain activist from exposing the drug operation.

Gina enters Tony's office with a gun, shooting and wounding him, but is killed by one of Sosa's men. Tony then delivers one of the most famous lines in film history–"Say hello to my little friend!"– and is inevitably killed by Sosa's henchmen.



Scarface is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by immigrants in pursuit of the American Dream. It is a cautionary tale of ambition and greed, and a reminder of the difficulties faced by many immigrants in the United States. The movie is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.

Where to Watch Scarface :

Scarface is available for free streaming on Tubi.