It is loosely based on a 1932 movie of the same name, (see Scarface (1932)).
Directed by Brian De Palma, it stars Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer, as well as Robert Loggia, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Paul Shenar, Steven Bauer, and Harris Yulin. The theme music was written by Giorgio Moroder, and the brisk screenplay was written by Oliver Stone.
Note: this movie is rated 'R'.