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Scarface (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Media Markt Exclusive) [Germany]
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LOL . . . stance not too dissimilar between1932 SCARFACE original posters and SCARFACE 2017 steelbook.
"Scarface: (1932 Vs 1983)
Fig 6. Scarface 1932 Poster
The original Scarface was made in 1932 and directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson. Brian De Palma directed the popular 1983 version.
The original 1932 poster is quite cartoon like. The initial emphasis is on the title’s font. The big yellow almost bubble like font immediately catches the eye. Under this we see a character holding a gun. We only see a side profile of the character who we believe to be Scarface.
Beside him on the left is a balloon like image. We are given the impression that bullets have been fired into this as the image indicates that air is escaping.
Below this we also see two scenes from the film, not as cartoon like as the major Scarface image. One where Scarface is moving along the outside of a building, giving the impression he is either sneaking up on someone or trying to get away from someone. There is also a circular picture of him with a damsel, who is giving him a scornful gaze.
The text placement is very interesting. Apart from the main title of the film the main text is placed on the bright background with the producers name most noticeable. The fact that Howard Hughes’ name is that big acts as a celebrity endorsement. The directors name then comes next in smaller font, in this instance seemingly less important than the producer.
Fig 7. Scarface 1983 poster
The lead actor is given a slight more prominent billing that the support cast but the only reason we are aware of who is supporting is through the use of the word ‘with’.
The 1983 poster has become iconic. We see the poster split almost in two with black and white. Its simple black/white/red colouring possibly has a number of meanings. The character in the centre, Tony, is between the two, it could be black represents the dark side of the law. Or as Tony is posed with a gun, it could be as simple as life and death.
The lack of gradients in the poster, apart from Tony’s face could also mean there is no in between, you’re either in or out of a situation.
The large ring on Tony’s hand also represents the wealth he has accumulated as a result of his gangster ways, which we know by the presence of a gun.
There is a lot of text in the poster but it doesn’t take away from the central image. At the top of the poster the actors name and the title are given joint billing. This could be interpreted as the actor as truly become the character. The use of only the actors surname also embeds this.
The main titles are also in red. Again, as in the Hitcher, this gives the impression that blood as been spilled, especially when we see that Tony is posed below with a weapon by his side.
The text on the black background gives the viewer an insight into the story. The synopsis talks of the American Dream and mentions he characters name Tony Montana. However, his nickname is emphasized by being used in block capitals ‘…SCARFACE’. It suggests that he is not a nice person.
Lower down the poster the text says ‘ He loved the American Dream. With avengeance’
The opposite side of the poster lists the credits in black on a white background.
‘Coming to a Theatre Near You’ at the bottom of the poster is in red, promoting the date of release. Red maybe representing the colour of blood and danger."
Movie Poster Analysis" Nessymon.com
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AS already mentioned the gun used in the iconic "Sah hello .. . " scene is not the famous "Tommy" from the original "Scarface" film and unsurprisingly nowhere to be seen in the 1983 film is there a "Tommy" gun.
SCARFACE 1983
World IMFDB Exclusive: Screen used Faux M203 Launcher with M16A1 with Quadrant and Front ladder sight - 5.56x45mm. This is verified screen used from the film Scarface. Photographed exclusively for IMFDB by MoviePropMaster2008. Two 30 round magazines have been taped together with black gaffer's tape to emulate the way Tony Montana loaded his weapon in the film. What is interesting is that the tape in the movie does really appear to be motion picture gaffer's tape, which would only be common on... a movie set.
http://www.paulfrasercollectibles.c...nd---Scarfaces-gun-stars-at-auction/4379.page
SCARFACE 1932
Colt M1921A Thompson with 50-round drum magazine
"Scarface: (1932 Vs 1983)
Fig 6. Scarface 1932 Poster
The original Scarface was made in 1932 and directed by Howard Hawks and Richard Rosson. Brian De Palma directed the popular 1983 version.
The original 1932 poster is quite cartoon like. The initial emphasis is on the title’s font. The big yellow almost bubble like font immediately catches the eye. Under this we see a character holding a gun. We only see a side profile of the character who we believe to be Scarface.
Beside him on the left is a balloon like image. We are given the impression that bullets have been fired into this as the image indicates that air is escaping.
Below this we also see two scenes from the film, not as cartoon like as the major Scarface image. One where Scarface is moving along the outside of a building, giving the impression he is either sneaking up on someone or trying to get away from someone. There is also a circular picture of him with a damsel, who is giving him a scornful gaze.
The text placement is very interesting. Apart from the main title of the film the main text is placed on the bright background with the producers name most noticeable. The fact that Howard Hughes’ name is that big acts as a celebrity endorsement. The directors name then comes next in smaller font, in this instance seemingly less important than the producer.
Fig 7. Scarface 1983 poster
The lead actor is given a slight more prominent billing that the support cast but the only reason we are aware of who is supporting is through the use of the word ‘with’.
The 1983 poster has become iconic. We see the poster split almost in two with black and white. Its simple black/white/red colouring possibly has a number of meanings. The character in the centre, Tony, is between the two, it could be black represents the dark side of the law. Or as Tony is posed with a gun, it could be as simple as life and death.
The lack of gradients in the poster, apart from Tony’s face could also mean there is no in between, you’re either in or out of a situation.
The large ring on Tony’s hand also represents the wealth he has accumulated as a result of his gangster ways, which we know by the presence of a gun.
There is a lot of text in the poster but it doesn’t take away from the central image. At the top of the poster the actors name and the title are given joint billing. This could be interpreted as the actor as truly become the character. The use of only the actors surname also embeds this.
The main titles are also in red. Again, as in the Hitcher, this gives the impression that blood as been spilled, especially when we see that Tony is posed below with a weapon by his side.
The text on the black background gives the viewer an insight into the story. The synopsis talks of the American Dream and mentions he characters name Tony Montana. However, his nickname is emphasized by being used in block capitals ‘…SCARFACE’. It suggests that he is not a nice person.
Lower down the poster the text says ‘ He loved the American Dream. With avengeance’
The opposite side of the poster lists the credits in black on a white background.
‘Coming to a Theatre Near You’ at the bottom of the poster is in red, promoting the date of release. Red maybe representing the colour of blood and danger."
Movie Poster Analysis" Nessymon.com
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AS already mentioned the gun used in the iconic "Sah hello .. . " scene is not the famous "Tommy" from the original "Scarface" film and unsurprisingly nowhere to be seen in the 1983 film is there a "Tommy" gun.
SCARFACE 1983
World IMFDB Exclusive: Screen used Faux M203 Launcher with M16A1 with Quadrant and Front ladder sight - 5.56x45mm. This is verified screen used from the film Scarface. Photographed exclusively for IMFDB by MoviePropMaster2008. Two 30 round magazines have been taped together with black gaffer's tape to emulate the way Tony Montana loaded his weapon in the film. What is interesting is that the tape in the movie does really appear to be motion picture gaffer's tape, which would only be common on... a movie set.
http://www.paulfrasercollectibles.c...nd---Scarfaces-gun-stars-at-auction/4379.page
SCARFACE 1932
Colt M1921A Thompson with 50-round drum magazine
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I understand the why, of this art, i like the way the title was emboss and the color use is awesome
, but the over all is not that good to make it the best of the Scarface steel. 
By the way one hand is missing, the one on the trigger, unless its not suppose to be their(this comment is made given that he is using a Colt M1921A Thompson with 50-round drum magazine, as post from virkia, a post before)
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