Paul Muni
Antonio "Tony" Camonte
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Paul Muni's performance in Scarface as "the quintessential gangster anti-hero" contributed greatly to his rapid ascent into his acclaimed film career. Paul Muni received significant accolades for his performance as Tony Camonte. Critics praised Muni for his robust and fierce performance.
Scarface: Directed by Howard Hawks, Richard Rosson. With Paul Muni, Ann Dvorak, Karen Morley, Osgood Perkins. An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success in the mob, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall.
- (30K)
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Howard Hawks, Richard Rosson
- 1932-04-09
Actor: Scarface. Paul Muni was born Sept. 22, 1895, in Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Salli and Phillip Weisenfreund, who were both professionals. His family was Jewish, and spoke Yiddish. Paul was educated in New York and Cleveland public schools.
- January 1, 1
- Montecito, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- 1.75 m
Muni often played powerful characters, such as the lead role in Scarface (1932), and was known for his intense preparation for his parts, often immersing himself in the study of the real characters' traits and mannerisms.
Scarface (1932) Generally regarded to be the best of the classic gangster films, Scarface tells the exciting story of organized crime's brutal control over Chicago during the Prohibition era. 1,058 IMDb 7.7 1 h 33 min 1932. X-Ray 13+. Action · Drama · Compelling · Confused. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.29. Buy. HD $16.79. More purchase.
- 93 min
Jul 6, 2021 · The Front Row. “Scarface” Startles Anew on the Criterion Channel. It’s time to watch Howard Hawks’s gangster masterpiece again. By Richard Brody. July 6, 2021. Paul Muni’s role as Tony...
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Paul Muni. Actor: Scarface. Paul Muni was born Sept. 22, 1895, in Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Salli and Phillip Weisenfreund, who were both professionals. His family was Jewish, and spoke Yiddish. Paul was educated in New York and Cleveland public schools. He was described as 5 feet 10 inches, with black hair and eyes, 165 pounds.
