 - 1. Scarface is a 1983 crime film directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, which has since become a cult classic and an iconic representation of the gangster genre. The film stars Al Pacino as Tony Montana, a fierce and ambitious Cuban immigrant who arrives in Miami during the 1980 Mariel boatlift, seeking fortune and power in the thriving drug trade. As Tony rises through the ranks of the underworld, driven by his insatiable desire for wealth and status, he becomes embroiled in a world of violence, betrayal, and moral decay. The film's portrayal of Tony's ruthless ascent to the position of a powerful drug lord is juxtaposed with moments of introspection and vulnerability, resonating with themes of the American Dream and the perils of excess. The cinematography is marked by vivid imagery and memorable sequences, including the infamous chainsaw scene and Tony's eventual downfall, which serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ambition. Scarface's impact is further solidified by its memorable lines, particularly the iconic 'Say hello to my little friend!' and its soundtrack, which captures the era's vibrant but dangerous nightlife. Over the years, Scarface has influenced countless filmmakers and has been referenced in various forms of popular culture, cementing its legacy as a definitive examination of ambition, greed, and the dark side of the American Dream.
Who directed the 1983 film 'Scarface'?
A) Francis Ford Coppola
B) Brian De Palma
C) Martin Scorsese
D) Quentin Tarantino
- 2. Which actor played the lead role of Tony Montana in 'Scarface'?
A) James Caan
B) Joe Pesci
C) Al Pacino
D) Robert De Niro
- 3. In which city is 'Scarface' primarily set?
A) Chicago
B) Los Angeles
C) New York City
D) Miami
- 4. What is the iconic line often associated with 'Scarface'?
A) Say hello to my little friend
B) I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse
C) Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer
D) You talkin' to me?
- 5. What is Tony Montana's country of origin in 'Scarface'?
A) Cuba
B) Puerto Rico
C) Colombia
D) Mexico
- 6. Which actor portrayed drug lord Alejandro Sosa?
A) Robert Loggia
B) Paul Shenar
C) Murray Melvin
D) F. Murray Abraham
- 7. What is the title of the main theme song of 'Scarface'?
A) Gangsta's Paradise
B) Eye of the Tiger
C) Staying Alive
D) Push It to the Limit
- 8. What is Tony's sister's name in 'Scarface'?
A) Carmen
B) Gina
C) Maria
D) Isabella
- 9. What year was the film 'Scarface' released?
A) 1983
B) 1979
C) 1990
D) 1985
- 10. Which actor played the character Manny Ribera in 'Scarface'?
A) Robert Loggia
B) Steven Bauer
C) Murray Melvin
D) Paul Shenar
- 11. Who initially hires Tony Montana as a dishwasher in 'Scarface'?
A) Alejandro Sosa
B) Hector the Toad
C) Elvira Hancock
D) Frank Lopez
- 12. Who plays the character Elvira Hancock in 'Scarface'?
A) Rosie Perez
B) Ana de Armas
C) Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
D) Michelle Pfeiffer
- 13. Who is the final antagonist Tony confronts in 'Scarface'?
A) Sosa
B) Frank Lopez
C) Manny Ribera
D) Gina Montana
- 14. What nationality is the drug lord Sosa in 'Scarface'?
A) Ecuadorian
B) Peruvian
C) Colombian
D) Bolivian
- 15. Who betrays Tony Montana to Sosa in 'Scarface'?
A) Mel Bernstein
B) Manny Ribera
C) Elvira Hancock
D) Angel Fernandez
- 16. What is the name of the main character in 'Scarface'?
A) Tony Montana
B) Vito Corleone
C) Michael Corleone
D) Tom Hagen
- 17. What color is the suit Tony Montana wears to the final shootout in 'Scarface'?
A) Black
B) Blue
C) White
D) Red
- 18. What event does Tony Montana arrive in Miami during?
A) Operation Pedro Pan
B) Bay of Pigs Invasion
C) The Mariel boatlift
D) The Cuban Missile Crisis
- 19. Who was initially hired to direct 'Scarface' but left due to concerns about the film's violence?
A) Martin Scorsese
B) Sidney Lumet
C) Oliver Stone
D) Brian De Palma
- 20. Who composed the soundtrack and score for 'Scarface'?
A) Giorgio Moroder
B) Hans Zimmer
C) Ennio Morricone
D) John Williams
- 21. What was Tony Montana's initial job in Miami?
A) Mechanic
B) Construction worker
C) Taxi driver
D) Restaurant dishwasher
- 22. What happens to Angel during the drug deal gone wrong?
A) He is shot dead
B) He is taken hostage
C) He is dismembered with a chainsaw
D) He escapes unharmed
- 23. What does Tony Montana do to Frank Lopez?
A) Flees with his money
B) Has him killed
C) Becomes his partner
D) Sells out to the police
- 24. Who marries Tony Montana in 'Scarface'?
A) Gina
B) Elvira
C) None of the above
D) Chi-Chi
- 25. What crime is Tony charged with that leads to a sting operation by federal agents?
A) Murder
B) Tax evasion
C) Extortion
D) Drug trafficking
- 26. How does Tony Montana die at the end of 'Scarface'?
A) He is shot in the back and killed by an assassin
B) He is electrocuted in his pool
C) He dies from a drug overdose
D) He succumbs to gunshot wounds
- 27. What motto is inscribed on the globe near Tony's body at the end of 'Scarface'?
A) Money Talks
B) Power Corrupts
C) Live Free or Die
D) The World Is Yours
- 28. Who wrote the script for 'Scarface'?
A) Sidney Lumet
B) Oliver Stone
C) Martin Bregman
D) Brian De Palma
- 29. What does Tony Montana do after severing ties with Frank Lopez?
A) Becomes a police informant
B) Sets up his own cocaine operation
C) Starts a legitimate business
D) Returns to Cuba
- 30. When did the commercial television version of Scarface premiere on ABC?
A) January 7, 1989
B) December 9, 1983
C) October 15, 2019
D) September 6, 2011
- 31. How much did Scarface earn from DVD sales in the United States by 2003?
A) $60 million
B) $78.2 million
C) $100 million
D) $50 million
- 32. When was the 1932 original Scarface released on its own?
A) September 6, 2011
B) October 15, 2019
C) December 9, 1983
D) November 19, 2019
- 33. Who was hired to direct the film in August 2016?
A) Luca Guadagnino
B) Pablo Larraín
C) Antoine Fuqua
D) David Yates
- 34. Who confirmed to write the script for the version directed by Luca Guadagnino?
A) Terence Winter
B) The Coen brothers
C) Paul Attanasio
D) Jonathan Herman
- 35. Who was set to direct the film after Antoine Fuqua's second departure?
A) Pablo Larraín
B) David Yates
C) Luca Guadagnino
D) Antoine Fuqua
- 36. Where was Tony Montana's opulent mansion filmed?
A) An estate in San Diego
B) A mansion in Los Angeles
C) A beachfront property in Miami
D) El Fureidis, a Roman-styled mansion near Santa Barbara, California
- 37. Which song by Mötley Crüe echoes elements of Scarface?
A) Dr. Feelgood
B) Kickstart My Heart
C) Home Sweet Home
D) Girls, Girls, Girls
- 38. What was the retail price of the first VHS release of Scarface?
A) $79.95
B) $89.95
C) $59.99
D) $49.95
- 39. Who released the compilation album 'Music Inspired by Scarface' in 2003?
A) IDW Publishing
B) Vivendi
C) Def Jam Recordings
D) Dark Horse Comics
- 40. What does Tony Montana's mother do when he visits her?
A) She berates him for his criminal lifestyle and kicks him out
B) She forgives him
C) She invites him to live with her permanently
D) She praises him for his success
- 41. When was the Blu-ray version of Scarface released?
A) October 15, 2019
B) December 9, 1983
C) January 7, 1989
D) September 6, 2011
- 42. Who played the role of Montana's American associate, Charles Goodson?
A) Richard Belzer
B) Albert Carrier
C) Victor Millan
D) Gregg Henry
- 43. Who was the producer that Al Pacino called about the potential for a remake of 'Scarface'?
A) Sidney Lumet
B) Brian De Palma
C) Martin Bregman
D) Oliver Stone
- 44. What disclaimer does 'Scarface' include following its credits?
A) A disclaimer is included to highlight the fictional nature of all characters and settings.
B) The film features a disclaimer stating that the characters do not represent the Cuban/American community.
C) The disclaimer states that the film's portrayal of crime is exaggerated for dramatic effect.
D) The film includes a disclaimer apologizing for any inaccuracies in depicting historical events.
- 45. What was the average earnings per theater during 'Scarface's' opening weekend?
A) $9,600
B) $4,616
C) $7,500
D) $3,000
- 46. How much did the 20th Anniversary edition DVD sell in its first week?
A) 750,000 units
B) 500,000 units
C) 1 million units
D) More than 2 million units
- 47. Which actress was originally considered for the role that Michelle Pfeiffer eventually played?
A) Glenn Close
B) Rosanna Arquette
C) Geena Davis
D) Sharon Stone
- 48. Which American rapper compared himself to Tony Montana?
A) Drake
B) Chief Keef
C) Jay-Z
D) Nas
- 49. How many tickets did 'Scarface' sell in the United States and Spain?
A) 250,746 tickets
B) 195,872 tickets
C) 14,197,700 tickets
D) 1,067,544 tickets
- 50. What was the notable change in dialogue for the television version?
A) Only background music was altered
B) No changes were made to the dialogue
C) The constant use of the word 'fuck' was muted or replaced
D) All dialogues were rewritten completely
- 51. Which South-Korean rapper compared himself to Tony Montana in his track 'Tony Montana'?
A) Suga
B) RM
C) Jin
D) Agust D
- 52. In what year did Luca Guadagnino state he was no longer attached to the project?
A) 2017
B) 2016
C) 2025
D) 2023
- 53. Which video game series takes many influences from Scarface, including character outfits similar to Tony Montana's?
A) Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
B) The Batman
C) Scarface: The World Is Yours
D) Yakuza
- 54. Which song by Nicki Minaj contains lines that appear to be reworked Tony Montana's quotes?
A) Super Bass
B) Barbie Tingz
C) Chun-Li
D) Anaconda
- 55. Which writer reportedly walked out of 'Scarface' after the chainsaw scene?
A) Kurt Vonnegut
B) Leonard Maltin
C) Vincent Canby
D) Martin Scorsese
- 56. What substance was used as fake cocaine in the film?
A) Cornstarch
B) Baby powder
C) Talcum powder
D) Powdered baby laxative
- 57. Which city did Oliver Stone move to in order to write the script for 'Scarface'?
A) New York
B) Miami
C) Paris
D) Los Angeles
- 58. How many Blu-ray units of Scarface were sold as of 2020?
A) 285,916 units
B) 400,000 units
C) 200,000 units
D) 500,000 units
- 59. When did Scarface receive its North American DVD release?
A) 2019
B) 1989
C) 2011
D) 1998
- 60. Which professional wrestler joined the WWF as Razor Ramon, a character modeled on Tony Montana?
A) Stone Cold Steve Austin
B) Dwayne Johnson
C) The Rock
D) Scott Hall
- 61. Which critic gave 'Scarface' four stars out of four in his review?
A) Gary Arnold
B) Vincent Canby
C) Roger Ebert
D) Jay Scott
- 62. Which rapper sampled a monologue by Al Pacino in the film for his 2023 song 'Daylight'?
A) Nicki Minaj
B) Chief Keef
C) Drake
D) Future
- 63. Who was set to write the script for the film in August 2016?
A) David Ayer
B) Jonathan Herman
C) Paul Attanasio
D) Terence Winter
- 64. Which actor appeared as himself in the film 'Scarface'?
A) Brian De Palma
B) Al Pacino
C) Oliver Stone
D) Mario Machado
- 65. What is the title of the novel by L. A. Banks inspired by Scarface?
A) Scarface: Devil in Disguise
B) Scarface: The Beginning
C) The World Is Yours
D) Scarface: Money. Power. Respect.
- 66. Which film debuted alongside 'Scarface', earning $9.6 million in its opening weekend?
A) Flashdance
B) WarGames
C) Sudden Impact
D) The Terminator
- 67. Which song by Metric was inspired by Scarface?
A) Dark Horse
B) Animals
C) Gold Guns Girls
D) Help I'm Alive
- 68. Which character from The Batman uses an outfit modeled on Tony Montana's?
A) The Ventriloquist
B) The Joker
C) Penguin
D) Two-Face
- 69. Who was initially in talks to direct the 2011 version of 'Scarface'?
A) David Yates
B) Antoine Fuqua
C) Luca Guadagnino
D) Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
- 70. Which artist included screen-used guns from Scarface in the Guns of Cinema series?
A) James Georgopoulos
B) Bob Dylan
C) André Sogliuzzo
D) L. A. Banks
- 71. What was the total revenue from DVD and Blu-ray sales of Scarface as of 2020?
A) $84,303,545
B) $100 million
C) $90 million
D) $70 million
- 72. Which critic called 'Scarface' an empty, bullying, overblown B-movie?
A) David Ansen
B) Vincent Canby
C) New York magazine
D) Roger Ebert
- 73. Which actor was cast in the lead role after Antoine Fuqua left the project?
A) Diego Luna
B) Pablo Larraín
C) Cuban Link
D) David Ayer
- 74. What was 'Scarface's' rank among the highest-grossing films of 1983?
A) 10th
B) 20th
C) 16th
D) 7th
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