It’s rare for iconic films to have achieved such status without some sort of controversy coloring their legacies.
Such is the case with “Scarface,” the 1983 crime drama starring legendary actor Al Pacino as the ruthless Tony Montana.
The tale of the fictional Cuban immigrant turned violent drug lord has become culturally synonymous with the idea of obtaining the American Dream at all costs, revered by rappers, suburbanites, and edgy middle schoolers alike.
While the passage of time can make it easy to forget, “Scarface” caused such a major uproar during its heyday that the film couldn’t even begin production without intervention from government officials. What was it about the classic ’80s…The post The Scarface Controversy Explained appeared first on /Film.
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