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After years of diplomatic silence between the United States and Cuba, Castro opens the port of Mariel Harbor, Cuba, to thousands emmigrating to the United States in search of the American dream. Shrewdly, Castro also unlocks the overpacked prisons, allowing hordes of criminals to join the refugees. Tony Montana, a small time hood, is one of them. In Florida, Montana connects with gangster Frank Lopez,... See Full Description
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Action/Adventure, Drama, Crime/Gangster, Biopic and Remake |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 50 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 9, 1983 Nationwide |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Universal Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$656,161 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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BBC, Nick Hilditch
"...this is very much a film of the 80s..." Full Review...
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filmcritic.com, Christopher Null
"A consummate gangster movie..." Full Review...
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New York Times, Vincent Canby
"...a movie of boldly original design..." Full Review...
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TV Guide,
"An undeniably effective, visceral experience." Full Review...
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