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Carlito's Way

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
215K
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POPULARITY
2,033
361
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Carlito's Way (1993)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

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
215K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,033
361
  • 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
    • 368User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos2

    Carlito's Way
    Trailer 2:41
    Carlito's Way
    BUILD: John Leguizamo Discusses Carlito's Way
    Interview 1:32
    BUILD: John Leguizamo Discusses Carlito's Way

    Photos128

    Martin Bregman in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino and Sean Penn in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Penelope Ann Miller in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino and Penelope Ann Miller in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Ingrid Rogers in Carlito's Way (1993)
    John Leguizamo in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino and Ángel Salazar in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Brian De Palma in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino and Brian De Palma in Carlito's Way (1993)
    Al Pacino and Sean Penn in Carlito's Way (1993)

    Top cast

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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Carlitoas Carlito
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Kleinfeldas Kleinfeld
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Gailas Gail
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Benny Blancoas Benny Blanco
    Ingrid Rogers
    Ingrid Rogers
    • Steffieas Steffie
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Pachangaas Pachanga
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Norwalkas Norwalk
    Joseph Siravo
    Joseph Siravo
    • Vinnie Taglialuccias Vinnie Taglialucci
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Lalinas Lalin
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Pete Amadessoas Pete Amadesso
    Jorge Porcel
    Jorge Porcel
    • Saso (Ron)as Saso (Ron)
    Frank Minucci
    • Tony Taglialuccias Tony Taglialucci
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • Frankieas Frankie
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Guajiroas Guajiro
    • (as John Augstin Ortiz)
    Ángel Salazar
    Ángel Salazar
    • Walbertoas Walberto
    Al Israel
    Al Israel
    • Rolandoas Rolando
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Quisqueyaas Quisqueya
    Jaime Sánchez
    Jaime Sánchez
    • Rudyas Rudy
    • (as Jaime Sanchez)
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres(novels "Carlito's Way" and "After Hours")
      • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A Puerto Rican ex-con pledges to stay away from his former drug dealing ways but finds himself being dragged back by his past connections and the naive machinations of his lawyer and best friend. Hoping to raise enough money to get away from New York, Carlito Brigante takes on the job of running a nightclub, renews an affair with a dancer but old associates and old instincts suck him back into a world of violence and mistrust. —Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
    • mafia
    • nightclub
    • gangster
    • female nudity
    • go go dancer
    • 318 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In his world, you got to shoot your way out. He wanted out. He'd do anything to get there.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, drug content, sexuality and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The on foot chase scene took months and months to film. "We started the chase in the winter," said Brian De Palma, "and finished it in the middle of summer." Al Pacino's black coat started to cause the actor issues when they were filming the chase from train carriage to train carriage, as it was the height of summer. "He was sweating to death." said De Palma. "At one point he said he'd had enough and he actually took the train home."
    • 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 At 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 reviews368

    Review
    Top review
    Way underrated
    Carlito's Way is an extrememely underated Al Pacino movie. This film is probubly the best crime story ive seen, next to Goodfellas(1990), Pacino gives another superb performance as well as the rest of the cast. The story in Carlito's Way is extremely compelling and can be very sad at times. Unlike Pacino's similar film Scarface(1983), Carlito's Way is not just a blood bath without much of a story. I dont know why this film fizzled at the box office and failed to recieve any academy award nominations because it sure deserved to. 9 out of 10.
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    • Idocamstuf
    • Jan 24, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Con Đường Tội Lỗi Của 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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