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