Scarface (1932) in Color — Starring Paul Muni & Ann Dvorak

Scarface (1932) — Buy This Classic in Color

Discover Scarface, Howard Hawks’s 1932 crime drama starring Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, and George Raft, now available as a professionally colorized version. Own this classic movie in color as a DRM-free MP4 digital download for just €15.00.

Plot Summary

In the violent, lawless streets of Prohibition-era Chicago, Tony Camonte is a vicious and ambitious gangster who starts as a bodyguard and enforcer for South Side mob boss Johnny Lovo. While Lovo is content to control the South Side’s bootlegging operations through a cautious alliance with the powerful North Side gang, Tony has no patience for diplomacy. On his own initiative, Tony begins systematically eliminating rival gang members in brazen daylight attacks, his ruthless efficiency matched only by his swaggering arrogance. His right-hand man, the cool and lethal Guino Rinaldo — recognizable by his habit of endlessly flipping a coin — is Tony’s most trusted ally in the escalating turf war.

Tony’s hunger for power quickly outstrips his boss’s ambitions. He pushes into North Side territory against Lovo’s explicit orders, sparking an all-out gang war that rages across the city in a series of increasingly spectacular attacks, including the infamous St. Valentine’s Day-style massacre. Tony revels in his growing empire, surrounding himself with flashy suits, gaudy jewelry, and the trappings of wealth, all symbolized by a neon sign he admires from his window reading “The World Is Yours.” He seizes Lovo’s girlfriend Poppy as another trophy of his conquest, and the terrified Lovo realizes too late that his protégé has become his most dangerous enemy.

But Tony’s most volatile relationship is with his younger sister Cesca. His obsessive, dangerously possessive fixation on Cesca borders on madness — he drives away any man who shows interest in her and flies into violent rages at any hint of her independence. When Cesca and Guino secretly begin a romance, Tony discovers them together and reacts with fatal fury, setting in motion a tragic chain of events. As the police mount a massive crackdown and the walls close in from every direction, Tony barricades himself inside his fortress-like armored apartment, making a last desperate stand against an army of law enforcement while the neon sign across the street mocks him with its promise.

Cast & Crew

Director: Howard Hawks

Stars: Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, George Raft, Boris Karloff, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Scarface was originally shot in harsh black and white, its expressionistic shadows and violent imagery pushing the boundaries of what 1930s cinema dared to show. This professionally colorized restoration transforms every scene with frame-by-frame precision, from the smoke-filled speakeasies and blood-stained streets to the garish luxury of Tony’s apartment filled with gaudy furnishings. Paul Muni’s scarred face and wild-eyed intensity gain a new visceral impact in color, while the neon glow of “The World Is Yours” sign radiates against the night sky with iconic brilliance. The colorized version adds visceral power to this restored classic film. Now also available in colour.

Buy Scarface in color today for just €15.00. Your DRM-free MP4 download is available for instant access.

Historical Significance

Scarface was so controversial that censors delayed its release for over a year and demanded an alternate ending where Tony is captured and hanged rather than dying in a shootout. Loosely based on the career of Al Capone — whose nickname was also “Scarface” — the film became one of the three defining pre-Code gangster films alongside The Public Enemy and Little Caesar. Hughes and Hawks fought the censors bitterly, and the controversy only increased public interest. George Raft’s iconic coin-flipping became his career-defining trademark, and Boris Karloff appears in a memorable role as a rival gang leader. The film directly inspired Brian De Palma’s famous 1983 remake starring Al Pacino. Through professional colorization, Hawks’ explosive pre-Code masterpiece reaches new audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD restored
• Colorized: Professionally colorized from original black and white
• Audio: Original mono restored
• Runtime: Approximately 93 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Is this the original Scarface or the 1983 remake?
A: This is the original 1932 Scarface directed by Howard Hawks, starring Paul Muni. The 1983 Brian De Palma version starring Al Pacino is a separate film that was directly inspired by this classic.

Q: Was this film really banned?
A: The film faced severe censorship issues and was banned in several cities upon release. Its graphic violence and sympathetic portrayal of a gangster terrified censors and helped trigger the strict enforcement of the Hollywood Production Code.

Q: Is Boris Karloff in this film?
A: Yes, Boris Karloff appears as Gaffney, a rival North Side gang leader, in a memorable role filmed the same year as his iconic performance in Frankenstein.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as an MP4 file compatible with virtually any device or media player.

Q: Is there DRM on the file?
A: No. The download is completely DRM-free so you can watch it on any device without restrictions.

Q: How quickly can I watch after purchase?
A: Your download link is available instantly after payment, so you can start watching within minutes.

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