Odd to see Howard Hawks on this genre, but he directs this workman-like gangster effort steadily, managing to convey some semblance of the environment of fear and violence without actually turning it into a visual gory bloodbath. Paul Muni may have had top billing, but for me George Raft steals this - charisma a-plenty. Boris Karloff appears oddly miscast, but Dvorak and Morley play the roles of the molls quite…
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Paul Muni
Antonio 'Tony' Camonte
Ann Dvorak
Francesca 'Cesca' Camonte
Karen Morley
Poppy
Osgood Perkins
John 'Johnny' Lovo
C. Henry Gordon
Insp. Ben Guarino
George Raft
Guino Rinaldo
Vince Barnett
Angelo
Boris Karloff
Gaffney
Purnell Pratt
Mr. Garston, publisher
Tully Marshall
Managing Editor
Inez Palange
Mrs. Camonte
Edwin Maxwell
Chief of Detectives
Jean Harlow
Blonde at Paradise Club
Henry Armetta
Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)
Gus Arnheim
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
Eugenie Besserer
Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
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FAQ about Scarface
What is Scarface about?
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
When was Scarface released?
Scarface was released in 1932.
What genres does Scarface belong to?
Scarface is categorised as Crime, Action, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in Scarface?
The cast of Scarface includes Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins, C. Henry Gordon.