Still from Scarface — Scarface (1932) — Howard HawksPhotographed by Lee Garmes and L. William O'Connell

Howard Hawks

Scarface

Name: Scarface
Genre: Crime, Drama, Action
Released: 1932
Duration: 93 min

United States / English / 1932 / 1h 33m

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Crime Drama Action

Criterion Collection: Spine №1239
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Synopsis

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.

Bob Odenkirk
Apr 2026

Credits

Crew

DirectorHoward Hawks

WriterBen Hecht

CinematographerLee Garmes, L. William O'Connell

ComposerAdolph Tandler

EditorEdward Curtiss

ProducerHoward Hawks, Howard Hughes

Cast

Paul Munias Antonio 'Tony' Camonte

Ann Dvorakas Francesca 'Cesca' Camonte

Karen Morleyas Poppy

Osgood Perkinsas John 'Johnny' Lovo

C. Henry Gordonas Insp. Ben Guarino

George Raftas Guino Rinaldo

Vince Barnettas Angelo

Boris Karloffas Gaffney

Purnell Prattas Mr. Garston, publisher

Tully Marshallas Managing Editor

Inez Palangeas Mrs. Camonte

Edwin Maxwellas Chief of Detectives

Jean Harlowas Blonde at Paradise Club

Henry Armettaas Pietro, the Barber (uncredited)

Gus Arnheimas Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Eugenie Bessereras Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)

Maurice Blackas Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)

James Conatyas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Gino Corradoas Waiter at Columbia Cafe (uncredited)

Virginia Dabneyas Mabel (uncredited)

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