This Day in History: , Al Pacino Stars in 'Scarface'.<br />December 9, 1983.<br />Directed by Brian De Palma<br />and written by Oliver Stone,<br />'Scarface' opened on <br />this day in the U.S.<br />Screen legend Al Pacino played Tony Montana, <br />a Cuban refugee who becomes a Miami drug kingpin.<br />The film received <br />mixed critical reviews<br />because of its violence.<br />But audiences loved <br />it. 'Scarface' has since <br />taken on an iconic status.<br />According to Pacino, <br />his portrayal of Tony Montana <br />had been inspired in part by <br />welterweight boxer Roberto Duran.<br />The film co-starred Robert <br />Loggia, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary <br />Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Steven Bauer
