Brian De Palma (born 11 September 1940) is an American director and screenwriter known for stylish, often provocative thrillers and a highly distinctive visual approach. Emerging from the New Hollywood era, he developed a reputation for bold camera movement, split-screen techniques, elaborate set-pieces, and stories shaped by obsession, surveillance, and mistaken identity. He broke through with films such as Sisters (1972) and Phantom of the Paradise (1974), then became a major mainstream name with Carrie (1976), one of the most influential horror films of its era.
De Palma’s best-known work includes Dressed to Kill (1980), Blow Out (1981), Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Casualties of War (1989), and Mission: Impossible (1996). While he has often been associated with Alfred Hitchcock’s influence, his films also reflect a sharp, modern edge and a fascination with how images can mislead or manipulate. Over a long career, he has remained a significant figure in American cinema, admired for craft and intensity, and frequently debated for his willingness to push boundaries.
Scarface
Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, with Al Pacino starring as Tony Montana.
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