Al Pacino has stated multiple times that Tony Montana is his favorite among all the roles he has played.
Director Brian De Palma collaborated with Oliver Stone on the film. While Stone took care of the screenplay, the actual shooting and direction were entrusted to Brian De Palma. Their collaboration brought a unique visual style and a strong atmosphere.
Rockstar Games created numerous references in the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. In the game, you can find a red mansion with oval bath, a bathroom with a chainsaw, and the Malibu Club based on the Babylon Club. One area in the game is named Little Havana.
The filming caused a scandal in Miami because city officials did not want the film to be shot there. They were concerned that people might get a negative impression of the location, leading to a decline in tourism. As a result, great part of the film was shot in Los Angeles.
The story is based on Al Capone’s rise in Chicago. Oliver Stone moved it from Chicago to Florida, focusing on Cuban immigrants and drug trafficking. During the screenplay process, he also traveled to South America several times, where he met real drug lords.
Tony Montana’s preference for casual dressing and flashy shirts influenced American fashion in the 1980s.
Tony Montana wears Omega La Magique watches. Tony with Elvira are buy a Porsche 928.
During the final shootout, Al Pacino accidentally burned his hand. While reloading the gun, he touched the hot part.
Oliver Stone wrote the screenplay during his struggle with cocaine addiction.
Steven Spielberg visited the set and contributed to the realization of one of the final shots.