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Carlito's way

Original title: Carlito's Way
  • 19931993
  • K-16K-16
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
218K
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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
218K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,388
313
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Edwin Torres(novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours")
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Sean Penn
    • Penelope Ann Miller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • 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
    • 380User reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

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    Top cast

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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)
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres(novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours")
      • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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
      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

      Courtesy of Soho Sounds

    User reviews380

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    Review
    Featured review
    Mind blowing story
    What can I say about such a movie? Simply brilliant. I make a point of watching this movie each year and every time I watch it I simply fall in love with it even more. The direction is brilliant as is Pacino's superb on-time acting. Al deserves an Oscar for this flick. As human beings, we love story telling. It's in out nature, and this story is excellent. As mentioned before in a previous review, Carlito's way is Scarface with feeling. Simply involving. I would dare say it does leave you on the edge of your chair with great anticipation, probably due to Pacino's on screen presence and experienced acting mannerisms. Penn, once again is brilliant and shines through as the high-classed, cocaine addicted Kleinfeld. If you have not seen this movie, do yourself a favour. Rent it out, dim the lights, snuggle up tight with your loved one and enjoy one of the greatest movies of all time. 9 out of 10.
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    • aphextwinx
    • Aug 29, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 1994 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Carlito
    • Filming locations
      • Dock Lane, Kings Point, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Epic Productions
      • Bregman/Baer Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,948,322
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,116,675
      • Nov 14, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,848,322
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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