Review of Scarface (1932) by Johnny B — 04 Feb 2013

Classic dialogues --- brilliant screen play --- above all Al Pacino didn't acted in this film, he just lived & died in it...

This review of Scarface (1932) was written by Johnny B on 04 Feb 2013.

Scarface has generally received very positive reviews.

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