Scarface: 14 Most Memorable Quotes From The Movie

Scarface is one of Al Pacino’s most memorable roles, and the film certainly has a lot of memorable quotes as well.

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Brian De Palma’s 1983 crime drama masterpiece called Scarface is full of various tiny details, and the variety of quotes is only one element that contributed to making the film a cult classic. The origins of Scarface can be traced back to the infamous Al Capone, who inspired the whole thing.

Tony Montana’s actions might be questionable (just like the actions of many other characters in the film), but his words often bear wisdom. There’s a wealth of content to pick from when it comes to quotes, and here are some of the absolute best.

Updated on October 11th, 2020 by Derek Draven: We’ve updated this article to include five more quotes from the iconic classic Scarface, but there’s far more for fans to uncover by watching the movie all over again. For those who have never bothered to give it a shot, now’s the time.

14 “All I have in this world is my balls and my word, and I don’t break ’em for no one!”

After drug lord Alejandro Sosa exposes Tony’s accomplice Omar as a police informant and hangs in from a helicopter, he turns his interrogation on Tony to find out if he’s the real deal, or just another narc in disguise.

Tony immediately responds with this quote before challenging Sosa to work with him, or make a move against him. It’s enough to convince Sosa that Tony is a man of his word, even if his feelings towards Tony’s boss are less than desirable.

13 “Every dog has his day.”

When Tony’s drug lord employer Frank gets tired of his newfound independence and ambition, he plans to have him rubbed out to protect his empire. After a hit job that goes sour, Tony returns to confront both Frank and the crooked cop Bernstein who orchestrated the hit.

After making Frank beg for his life to the point where he’s kissing Tony’s shoes, he’s killed by Manny after briefly being given false hope for a second chance. After the deed is done, Tony sits down and utters this quote to call an end to an era.

12 “[Manny] Oh, well what’s coming to you, Tony? [Tony] The world, chico, and everything in it.”

When Tony began taking his first steps into a much more dangerous world, his ambition and arrogance were amplified to the point where he began seeing himself as unstoppable. This was shown in a scene of Tony driving with Manny in the passenger seat, conversing about their newfound employer.

Clearly unsatisfied with what he already has, Tony explicitly says that he wants what’s coming to him, prompting Manny to ask. What follows is this quote, one of the most popular in the film.

11 “You don’t have the guts to be what you wanna’ be! You need people like me so you can point your f***in’ fingers and say, ‘That’s the bad guy!'”

A drunk and angry Tony flips out in the middle of dinner and causes his wife Elvira to storm out in rage. When the chaos dies down and the rest of the patrons sit there staring in disbelief at what just transpired, Tony turns and addresses them with this quote.

It’s a moment of self-reflection for Tony that he twists in order to justify his criminal behavior. Rather than take responsibility for his unwillingness to utilize the American dream in a positive way, he chastises those who look down on him.

10 “Every day above ground is a good day.”

Though not having a major role in the movie, Mel Bernstein, played by Harris Yulin, still delivers one of the most interesting lines. It can be considered both optimistic and pessimistic at the same time.

From one side, it’s great to think about your life in such a positive way and value every day you are not dead. But from another side, making survival your ultimate aim rather than actually living a healthy life might not be the best thing to do.

9 “Okay, here’s the story. I come from the gutter. I know that. I got no education, but that’s okay. I know the street, and I’m making all the right connections. With the right woman, there’s no stopping me. I could go right to the top.”

This monologue Tony feels obligated to say is not only perfect for explaining his story but also fits the lives of many viewers. Not everyone is born into a good family or gets the right education and opportunities, but that’s okay.

If you know your environment and if you know the right people, you can go a long way in your life. And what’s more, Tony points out the importance of someone beside you who makes you unstoppable through their support, care, and love.

8 “Who put this thing together? Me, that’s who! Who do I trust? Me!”

The sad thing about the world, and particularly the criminal world, is that you can’t trust anyone but yourself. Of course, it’s much stricter with the world Tony knows, but there are many unreliable people in the real, off-screen, and non-criminal world too.

If you want to have something done right, you are probably the most qualified person to do it. After all, you are the only one who knows what you want to have as a result. You are the only one who can set things up your own way, so you are the only one you can always fully trust.

7 “The only thing in this world that gives orders is balls.”

It’s amazing how relevant this quote is nowadays considering all of the feminist movements highlighting the questions connected to the patriarchy. For Tony, it is obvious that the world is ruled by man, so he says as much.

The peculiar thing is that such a masculine movie chooses to point out this opinion even though most movies don’t bother to mention it. It’s an interesting detail that not many people really appreciate.

6 “[Frank Lopez] Lesson number one: Don’t underestimate the other guy’s greed! [Elvira Hancock] Lesson number two: Don’t get high on your own supply.”

A small exchange between two characters, but it has so much value that it is astounding. Frank Lopez, played by Robert Loggia, first notes that you should not underestimate your opponent’s greed (or rather capabilities).

Then, Elvira Hancock, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, adds that you should also avoid getting high on your own supply. In other words, don’t underestimate your opponent or overestimate yourself.

5 “You know what capitalism is? Getting f***ed!”

To continue with the topic of supply and demand, here is a great quote from Tony Montana about capitalism. He is not discovering America here, but he is also being quite concrete and to the point with his statements.

You could say with much certainty that capitalism is not beneficial for everyone. However, there are still many good things about this system.

4 “I’m Tony Montana! You f*** with me, you f***in’ with the best!”

This is perhaps less applicable to our world and rather helps you better understand the character of Tony Montana. Right before he gets shot to death, Tony boasts about his own greatness while still trying to get the bad guys with his shooting.

It’s not entirely clear if he is really brave or simply has nothing to lose. In any case, the phrase is one of the most iconic ones he had.

3 “In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women.”

The first very interesting truth Tony Montana reveals about “this country” is the sequence in which a man can get the best things in his life. First, he needs to make money.

It is essential for survival and for sustaining his own life and the life of his family in the future. Then, he can get power with the help of this money. And once he gets the power, he will be able to get women, and, consequently, start a family if he wants.

2 “I always tell the truth. Even when I lie.”

As a part of his drunken monologue after Elvira leaves him, Tony mutters these two sentences. He is in a restaurant and people around him had just witnessed his fight with Elvira.

He is drunk and tries to leave while talking about how everyone needs people like him to point at and say that he is the bad guy. Everyone else knows how to hide and how to lie, but he doesn’t have that problem. He always tells the truth, even when he’s lying.

1 “You wanna f*** with me? Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay! Say hello to my little friend!”

There is absolutely no doubt that this is the most well-known and iconic phrase in the entire film. The scene is simply fantastic, so you will definitely remember it even if you’ve only watched the movie once.

Tony knows that he won’t survive, so he decides to get as many bad guys as possible before they get him. He takes a grenade launcher-equipped M16A1 and shoots many before he is taken down too.

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