Does Al Pacino in the film Scarface portray a real-life person or is it pure fiction?

Al Pacino's character in "Scarface" (1983), Tony Montana, is not based on a real person.

The film is a remake of the 1932 "Scarface" and draws inspiration from the rise and fall of notorious gangsters like Al Capone. However, Tony Montana is a composite character, blending elements of various real-life figures and fictional tropes.

While some aspects of the character, like his ruthlessness and ambition, might resonate with real gangsters, Tony Montana is ultimately a fictional creation.