Carlito's Way
1993 · Movie · R · 144 min · ★ 7.8 · 75% critics
Fresh out of prison, a hardened gangster tries to leave crime behind and build a new life in New York City. But the pull of old loyalties and dangerous connections keeps dragging him back into the underworld.
Based on After Hours, Carlito's Way
Also known as À la manière de Carlito
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Details
- Years
- 1993
- Release date
- 1993-11-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 144 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.8/10 (3,470 votes)
About
If you want a tough, character-driven crime story about trying to go straight while the past keeps catching up, Carlito's Way fits well, but Not for you if you dislike fatalistic gangster tales or want something like Casino or Donnie Brasco with a lighter edge.
Pros: compelling performances; tense gangster drama; stylish vibe | Cons: narration can be distracting; predictable turns; slow stretches
Themes
- new york city
- based on novel or book
- gangster
- go-go dancer
- release from prison
- 1970s
- puerto rico
- cocaine
- nightclub
- criminal past
- love
- lawyer
- +4 more
Cast & crew
Al Pacino
as Carlito Brigante
Sean Penn
as David Kleinfeld
Penelope Ann Miller
as Gail
John Leguizamo
as Benny Blanco
Ingrid Rogers
as Steffie
Luis Guzmán
as Pachanga
James Rebhorn
as Norwalk
Joseph Siravo
as Vincent Taglialucci
Viggo Mortensen
as Lalin
Richard Foronjy
as Pete Amadesso
Directed by Brian De Palma