Where was Scarface filmed?
1983 film, directed by Brian De Palma.
- Santa Barbara
The story is set in Florida, about 2,277 miles (3,664 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Florida; Miami metropolitan area; New York City; Bolivia
- Filmed in
- Santa Barbara
- Distance
- About 2,277 miles (3,664 km) between Florida and the nearest filming location.
- Distance
- About 2,512 miles (4,042 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
About Scarface
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- Released
- 1983
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Cast
- Steven BauerMichelle PfeifferMary Elizabeth MastrantonioRobert LoggiaPaul ShenarHarris YulinMark MargolisF. Murray AbrahamGeno SilvaMíriam Colón
- Genre
- GangsterDramaCrimeThrillerCrime Thriller
- Based on
- Scarface, Scarface
The story
In 1980, ex-convict Cuban refugee Tony Montana arrives in Miami as part of the Mariel boatlift with his friend Manny Ribera and their companions, Angel and Chi-Chi.
Tony gives his mother $1,000, claiming he earns money as a political organizer.
Sosa takes a liking to Tony for his integrity and agrees to the deal, but not before delivering Tony a stern warning to never double-cross him.
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