Scarface: 11 Behind the Scenes Stories for You and Your Little Friends

Story by Tim Molloy

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Dive deep into the making of the iconic film Scarface with 11 captivating behind-the-scenes stories that give a glimpse into the crime-kingpin masterpiece's creation.

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Tony Montana's name was inspired by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, with screenwriter Oliver Stone noting the character's inherent self-assurance.
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer, who played Elvira, the wife of Tony Montana, sacrificed her health for the role, revealing she was 'hungry' from playing a cocaine addict during the film's extended six-month shoot.

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Brian De Palma, Al Pacino, Oliver Stone, Joan Collins, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, John A. Alonzo, Martin Bregman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Steven Bauer, Mark Margolis, Vince Gilligan, Kurt Vonnegut, Universal Pictures, San Francisco 49ers, CNN, GQ, FOX 5 Washington DC, Breaking Bad, Scarface, Grease 2, Blow Out, Slaughterhouse Five, Dr. No

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