SCARFACE (1932)

One of the earliest and most powerful gangster films ever made, courtesy of producer Howard Hughes, director Howard Hawks, and co-writer Ben Hecht. Paul Muni became a star with his portrayal of bloodthirsty mobster Tony Carmonte (modeled after "Scarface" Al Capone). With Ann Dvorak, Boris Karloff, Osgood Perkins (father of Anthony), and coin-flipper George Raft. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Uncompressed PCM mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); alternate ending; interview; essay; more. Two-disc set.