Fictional Drug Lord
Tony Montana
About
Tony Montana is the ruthless Cuban drug lord from Brian De Palma’s Scarface, portrayed by Al Pacino. Arriving in Miami as a penniless refugee, Tony claws his way to the top of the cocaine trade through sheer ambition and violence. His rise and spectacular fall have made him one of cinema’s most quotable and influential antiheroes, with his mansion, white suit, and ‘little friend’ becoming pop culture legends.
Before Fame
Tony arrived in Miami as part of the Mariel boatlift from Cuba in 1980. He started as a dishwasher before working his way into the drug trade through violence and cunning.
Trivia
- He was portrayed by Al Pacino in Scarface in 1983
- His quote 'Say hello to my little friend!' is one of cinema's most iconic
- The film has become a major influence on hip-hop culture
- Scarface has generated over 1 billion dollars in merchandise sales
- The film was initially criticized but became a cult classic
Family Life
He came from a poor family in Cuba. His mother disapproved of his criminal lifestyle. His sister Gina was the person he cared about most.
Associated With
Manny Ribera
Elvira Hancock
Frank Lopez
Alejandro Sosa
Gina Montana