is a 1983 American crime drama directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone . A loose remake of the 1932 film of the same name, it chronicles the meteoric rise and violent downfall of Tony Montana , a Cuban refugee who builds a massive cocaine empire in 1980s Miami. Core Details Duration: 170 minutes (2 hours and 50 minutes). Genres: Action, Crime, Drama. Key Cast: Al Pacino as Tony Montana. Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira Hancock. Steven Bauer as Manny Ray. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Gina Montana. Robert Loggia as Frank Lopez. Plot Summary