Summary
Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.
Details
Release Date: November 10, 1993
Runtime: 144 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.8/10 (3331 votes)
Carlito's Way Collection

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.

Carlito's Way
Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.
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Cast

Al Pacino
Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn
David Kleinfeld

Penelope Ann Miller
Gail

John Leguizamo
Benny Blanco

Ingrid Rogers
Steffie

Luis Guzmán
Pachanga

James Rebhorn
Norwalk

Joseph Siravo
Vincent Taglialucci

Viggo Mortensen
Lalin

Richard Foronjy
Pete Amadesso

Jorge Porcel
Saso

Frank Minucci
Tony Taglialucci

Adrian Pasdar
Frankie Taglialucci

John Ortiz
Guajiro

Ángel Salazar
Walberto

Al Israel
Rolando

Rick Aviles
Quisqueya

Jaime Sánchez
Rudy

Caesar Cordova
Barber

Jon Seda
Dominican

Chuck Zito
Club Bouncer

Tony Cucci
Club Bouncer

Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.
Bodyguard

Richard Council
Diamond Room Man

Mel Gorham
Pachanga's Date

Rocco Sisto
Panama Hatman

John Finn
Duncan

Brian Tarantina
Speller

Jamie Tirelli
Valentin

John Michael Bolger
Cop

Vincent Jerman-Jerosa
Cop

Frank Pietrangolare
Cop

Mike Girard Sheehan
Cop

Dean Rader Duval
Med Tech

Gene Canfield
Train Conductor

Rene Rivera
Bartender

Orlando Urdaneta
Bartender

Julieta Ortega
Waitress

Yelba Osorio
Blanco's Girlfriend

Nelson Vasquez
Blanco Associate

Michael P. Moran
Party Guest

Vincent Pastore
Copa Wiseguy

Garry Pastore
Copa Wiseguy

Cynthia Lamontagne
Woman at Elevator

Bo Dietl
Casino Man

Marc Anthony
Latin Band at Disco

Pete Macnamara
Brazilian Band Member (uncredited)

Daniel Margotta
Monchin (uncredited)

Coati Mundi
Subway Patron (uncredited)

Saundra Santiago
Club Patron Dancing with Carlito (uncredited)

Bill Weeden
Party Animal (uncredited)

Kyle Wyatt
Club Dancer / Street Patron (uncredited)









