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Other Movies Like Scarface?

posted 9 years ago by thomas-begen-194-976045
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I'm specifically interested in other movies which capture the "80's feel" in a similar fashion, whether or not they were made in the 80s and whether or not they are about coke kingpins. However, films involving coke are preferred.

Something that recently occurred to me is, although I'm not a "Scarface" fanatic, I don't know any other movies from the 80s that dealt with the same subject-matter (such as in the documentary "Cocaine Cowboys").

The movie "Blow" is one movie which sort of covers similar subject-matter but it is not quite "80s enough" for me. I welcome any suggestions.

[–] thomas-begen-194-976045 9 years ago

"American Psycho" is one movie which I would place in this nebulous category of 80s movies I have invented.

[–] kmags84 9 years ago

Michael Mann's 'Manhunter'...

Fantastic film but very 80s. The clothing, the music, the choice of film etc. It's the original 'Red Dragon' and in my opinion, wayyyy better.

[–] member-id 9 years ago

To live and die in la

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[–] BigRich 9 years ago

Revenge of the Nerds 2: Nerds in Paradise

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[–] dallasbagley 9 years ago

Carlitos Way. Also stars Pacino, believe it takes place in the 80's, and is one of my faves.

[–] krautdoggg 9 years ago

Carlito's Way 70's.

[–] krautdoggg 9 years ago

Less Than Zero

[–] mr_x350 9 years ago

cobra

[–] maximumcomedy 8 years ago

The second half of boogie nights sort of has a satirical take in the 80s with also a *beep* of cocaine
Everybody wants some for a fun take on the 80s
Some of 'casino' is based in the 80s and explores very similar themes to scarface including greed and excessive drug use.