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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

  • Video
  • 2005
  • 12
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mario Van Peebles, Jaclyn DeSantis, Luis Guzmán, and Jay Hernandez in Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
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In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.

  • Director
    • Michael Bregman
  • Writers
    • Edwin Torres
    • Michael Bregman
  • Stars
    • Jay Hernandez
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • Luis Guzmán
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Bregman
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres
      • Michael Bregman
    • Stars
      • Jay Hernandez
      • Mario Van Peebles
      • Luis Guzmán
    • 63User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jay Hernandez
    Jay Hernandez
    • Carlito
    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • Earl
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Nacho Reyes
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    • Hollywood Nicky
    • (as Sean Combs)
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Rocco
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Little Jeff
    Jaclyn DeSantis
    Jaclyn DeSantis
    • Leticia
    Burt Young
    Burt Young
    • Artie Bottolota Sr.
    Mtume Gant
    • Reggie
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Artie Bottolota, Jr.
    Juan Carlos Hernández
    Juan Carlos Hernández
    • Sigfredo
    • (as Juan Carlos Hernandez)
    Eric Nieves
    • Chucho
    Jamie Tirelli
    Jamie Tirelli
    • Leticia's Father
    • (as Jaime Tirelli)
    Nelson Vasquez
    Nelson Vasquez
    • Manny
    Casper Martinez
    Casper Martinez
    • Colorado
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    • Tiny
    Edmonte Salvato III
    • Gino
    Chuck Zito
    Chuck Zito
    • Buck
    • Director
      • Michael Bregman
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres
      • Michael Bregman
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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on one of Edwin Torres' book series on the criminal life of Carlito Brigante. This is based after the first book in the series "Carlito's Way". Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way (1993) took the first book's title because at the time it was decided that they would not take the title of the second book "After Hours" to avoid confusion with the Martin Scorsese -directed movie of the same name (After Hours (1985)).
    • Goofs
      Since the move is set in the mid- to late-60s, Malcolm X Boulevard would not have existed and would only be known as Lenox Avenue. Lenox Avenue was subtitled Malcolm X Boulevard in 1987.
    • Quotes

      Carlito Brigante: Walk away, Nacho! Just walk the fuck away!

    • Alternate versions
      Deleted scenes are included on the Region 1 Edition DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into Carlito's Way: Rise to Power: Deleted Scenes (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Opening Theme: Carlito's Way
      Composed by Patrick Doyle

      Published by USI A Music Publishing (ASCAP)

      Re-Orchestrated by: Joe Delia and Chi Chau Lam

    User reviews63

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    2/10

    Not Worth Watching...Just watch Carlito's Way again instead.

    This was just a terrible movie. It hurt me to watch it. Almost every action was unmotivated within the context of the movie, the acting was really poor (P.Diddy was the best actor which really says something about the movie) and the plot was generally predictable. Some links to Carlito's Way were okay, for example his dream of one day moving to the Carribien, but on the whole they were weak. The love interest in my opinion was flat out wrong but hey that's debatable. Anyways I really wasn't expecting much before watching the movie and I guess you could say even those expectations weren't met. I feel bad for Jay Hernandez because he actually is a decent actor (Friday Night Lights). He's lucky though because I'm sure there won't be too many people watching this movie. I generally give movies a decent rating if they spark my interest at all so I'm gonna go ahead and give this one two stars. Better luck next time. And yes I did enjoy Carlito's Way.
    • dbest_13
    • Dec 15, 2008
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2005 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Carlito's Way 2: Rise to Power
    • Filming locations
      • Nevis, West Indies
    • Production companies
      • Rogue Pictures
      • Gravesend Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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