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Carlito's way

Original title: Carlito's Way
  • 19931993
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
222K
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2,040
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Al Pacino in Carlito's way (1993)
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A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C.A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C.A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
222K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,040
186
    • Brian De Palma
    • Edwin Torres(novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours")
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Sean Penn
    • Penelope Ann Miller
    • Brian De Palma
    • Edwin Torres(novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours")
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Sean Penn
    • Penelope Ann Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 389User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Carlito
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Kleinfeld
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Gail
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Benny Blanco
    Ingrid Rogers
    Ingrid Rogers
    • Steffie
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Pachanga
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Norwalk
    Joseph Siravo
    • Vinnie Taglialucci
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Lalin
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Pete Amadesso
    Jorge Porcel
    Jorge Porcel
    • Saso (Ron)
    Frank Minucci
    • Tony Taglialucci
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • Frankie
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Guajiro
    • (as John Augstin Ortiz)
    Ángel Salazar
    Ángel Salazar
    • Walberto
    Al Israel
    Al Israel
    • Rolando
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Quisqueya
    Jaime Sánchez
    Jaime Sánchez
    • Rudy
    • (as Jaime Sanchez)
      • Brian De Palma
      • Edwin Torres(novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours")
      • David Koepp(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Al Pacino had difficulty with his scenes with Jorge Porcel, who played Saso, the club owner. The actor, although he made 50 films in Argentina, spoke no English and learned his lines phonetically.
    • Goofs
      (at around 45 mins) A major scene in the film involves a meeting between lawyer David Kleinfeld and his client, Mob boss Tony Taglialucci, which takes place at the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, a prison barge docked on the south shore of the Bronx. However, the movie takes place in 1975. The New York City Department of Corrections did not start using prison barges until 1988, and the Bain Correctional Center only came into operation in 1992. (It was brand new when the movie was made.)
    • Quotes

      Carlito: [voiceover and closing narration] Sorry boys, all the stitches in the world can't sew me together again. Lay down... lay down. Gonna stretch me out in Fernandez funeral home on Hun and Ninth street. Always knew I'd make a stop there, but a lot later than a whole gang of people thought... Last of the Moh-Ricans... well maybe not the last. Gail's gonna be a good mom... New improved Carlito Brigante... Hope she uses the money to get out. No room in this city for big hearts like hers... Sorry baby, I tried the best I could, honest... Can't come with me on this trip, Loaf. Getting the shakes now, last call for drinks, bars closing down... Sun's out, where are we going for breakfast? Don't wanna go far. Rough night, tired baby... Tired...

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Flesh and Bone/RoboCop 3/Look Who's Talking Now/A Home of Our Own/The War Room (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Parece mentira
      Written by Pedro Flores

      Performed by Marc Anthony (as Marc Antony)

      Produced by Jellybean Benítez (uncredited)

      Courtesy of Soho Sounds

    User reviews389

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    8/10
    Great story, great acting
    Right well I can say this is one of my favourite gangster films ever, and I truly regard it almost as highly as good fellas or the godfather.

    This is simply because of the way the story catches you. Pacino delivers an excellent performance (do you really expect any less from him?) as the main guy Carlito who just wants out of the whole gangster game. By his side is the almost unrecognisable Sean Penn. An afro wearing cocaine addict who just seems determined to lure Carlito back into the kind of world he is trying to leave.

    This film is easy to enjoy with a great story and a great cast. And if you look carefully enough you can see a young Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn from lord of the rings in case you don't know) as a crippled low life. Made me chuckle.

    Anyways, i give this movie 10/10
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    • rosaishere
    • Mar 17, 2005

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 1994 (Finland)
      • United States
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      • Spanish
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    • Filming locations
      • Dock Lane, Kings Point, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Epic Productions
      • Bregman/Baer Productions
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    • 2 hours 24 minutes
      • Color
      • Black and White
      • DTS
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos

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