Scarface: The Shame of the Nation

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100
Total warning time: 8m 2s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (1m 32s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A scene with suggestive dancing and partial nudity.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] A brief scene with implied sexual activity.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 (2m 25s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [00:15:10 - 00:16:20] Characters are shown using cocaine.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:30:00 - 01:31:15] A prolonged scene depicting drug use and its effects.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 95/100 (3m 25s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [00:30:45 - 00:32:00] A violent shootout with multiple deaths.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 100/100 [01:45:20 - 01:47:30] Graphic depiction of a brutal murder.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (40s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:15] Use of strong profanity.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [01:20:30 - 01:21:00] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
Scarface: The Shame of the Nation
Year: 1932
Certificate: PG
Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 87
Votes: 25312
Director: Howard Hawks
Stars: Richard Rosson, Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley
Overview: An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the 1932 version of Scarface: The Shame of the Nation?
A: Scarface: The Shame of the Nation (1932) was directed by Howard Hawks, though Richard Rosson is also credited for some scenes.
Q: Who plays the lead role of Tony Camonte in Scarface: The Shame of the Nation?
A: Paul Muni stars as Tony Camonte, the ruthless gangster protagonist in the 1932 version of Scarface.
Q: What is the premise of Scarface: The Shame of the Nation (1932)?
A: The film follows the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, a violent and ambitious gangster in Chicago during the Prohibition era, loosely based on Al Capone.
Q: Who are the main female actors in Scarface: The Shame of the Nation?
A: Ann Dvorak plays Cesca Camonte, Tony's sister, and Karen Morley portrays Poppy, Tony's love interest in the film.
Q: How does Scarface: The Shame of the Nation (1932) differ from the 1983 remake?
A: The 1932 version is set during Prohibition and focuses on Italian-American gangsters in Chicago, while the 1983 remake shifts the setting to the Cuban immigrant drug trade in Miami. The original also faced censorship challenges due to its violent content.