Brian De Palma’s ultimate gangster classic Scarface returns in new edition

By Patrick Luce Aug 4, 2006, 13:49 GMT

In Scarface, Al Pacino gives an unforgettably powerful performance as Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, and produced by Martin Bregman who brought the Godfather legends to the screen, Scarface follows the violent career of Tony Montana (Pacino), a ruthless Cuban refugee who blasts his way to the top of Miami’s drug underworld, ...more

Say hello to an all-new, two-disc platinum edition of Scarface featuring bigger gunys, bigger explosions and bigger sounds! The new edition of the classic gangster film arrives on store shelves on August 15th for the suggested retail price of 29.98.

Every sound effect in the film has been replaced and digitally remastered for the ultimate Scarface experience, and the two-disc edition comes loaded with additional new bonus features and specially designed, and a highly collectible packaging.
 
In Scarface, Al Pacino gives an unforgettably powerful performance as Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, and produced by Martin Bregman who brought the Godfather legends to the screen, Scarface follows the violent career of Tony Montana (Pacino), a ruthless Cuban refugee who blasts his way to the top of Miami’s drug underworld, attaining wealth and power beyond his wildest dreams.

The thrilling epic also stars Steven Bauer as Manny, Montana’s only true friend; Michelle Pfeiffer as Montana’s beautiful wife, Elvira; and Robert Loggia as Frank Lopez, the murderous drug kingpin. Only in the film’s devastating finale does Montana come to grips with the awful price of his lavish empire.

Scarface is the unforgettable story of a ruthless immigrant’s rapid rise and fall as the underworld kingpin of South Florida. Tony Montana (Al Pacino) flees Castro’s Cuba along with his close friend Manny Ray (Steven Bauer) for a dead-end life on the streets of Miami. Foul-mouthed, ambitious and brutal, Tony’s talent for violence plunges him into the treacherous world of big time cocaine dealing. Rising to the top of a drug and blood-soaked empire using increasingly vicious tactics, Tony destroys anyone in his way and takes whatever he wants – including his rival’s woman, Elvira (Michelle Pfeiffer). But his intensifying paranoia eventually traps Tony in a web of deceit that will ultimately destroy him.

The new two-disc platinum edition features include:
 
Scarface Scoreboard -Watch Scarface like never before…keep track of the number of times the “F” word is used and the number of bullets fired.
Deleted scenes - Over 20 minutes of intense deleted scenes will leave fans wanting more!
Making of Scarface: The Video Game - Immerse yourself in the world of Scarface in this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the video game.
The World of Tony Montana - Experience the decadent world of the ultimate gangster in this all-new feature. Revel in Tony’s luxurious and extravagant life in the underworld.
Scarface: The Rebirth - Actor Al Pacino, director Brian De Palma, producer Martin Bregman, and screenwriter Oliver Stone examine the history of Scarface, from the original 1932 classic to shooting the script.
Scarface: Creating - A fascinating look at the controversial making of Scarface and the triumphs and struggles experienced by its filmmakers, including the filming of the unforgettable chainsaw scene, location changes, the producer’s battles to gain an "R" rating and more.
Scarface: Acting - Al Pacino and other cast members offer insider stories and revealing insights into how these legendary characters were created. 
Scarface: TV Version Montage - A revealing and hilarious montage of film clips that compare and contrast the theatrical release to the network version of Scarface.
 
Scarface (Platinum Edition) is now available for pre-order at Amazon. As of yet, there is not a release date for this version of the film in the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information.