Carlito's Way (1993)

11/10/1993 (US) • 2h 24m

Crime, Drama, Thriller

He's got a good future if he can live past next week.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Al Pacino

Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn

David Kleinfeld

John Leguizamo

Benny Blanco

Luis Guzmán

Pachanga

Joseph Siravo

Vincent Taglialucci


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$30,000,000.00

Revenue

$63,848,322.00

Keywords

new york city

based on novel or book

gangster

go-go dancer

release from prison

1970s

puerto rico

cocaine

nightclub

criminal past

love

lawyer

drugs

disco

neo-noir

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