Apple TVScarface (1932)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.5
Overview
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film critiques the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and lawlessness, emphasizing individual responsibility for moral failings and the ultimate downfall of those who disregard societal order. Its moralistic conclusion that 'crime does not pay' aligns with conservative values of individual accountability and the importance of law and order.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with its historical setting and focus on an Italian-American community, without intentional race or gender swaps for diversity. Its narrative critiques the violent actions of its male protagonist rather than traditional identities themselves.
Secondary
The film "Scarface" (1932) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on the rise and fall of a gangster in the Prohibition era, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The film features female characters such as Poppy and Cesca. However, neither character engages in or wins close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Their roles do not involve direct physical confrontation or martial arts.
The 1932 film "Scarface" adapts Armitage Trail's novel and draws inspiration from Al Capone's life. All major characters, including Tony Camonte, maintain the same gender as established in the source material or historical record, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.
The 1932 film "Scarface" features characters, primarily Tony Camonte, who are depicted as Italian-American, consistent with the source novel and the historical figure Al Capone. The actors portraying these roles are also white, aligning with the established racial background. No character's race was changed from a prior established depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.8
9.0
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