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Carlito's Way (1993)

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

7.8/10 · 3,605 votes 2h 24m r ThrillerRomanceDramaCrime

#7 of 97 films from 1993 #86 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Brian De Palma · Written by David Koepp, Edwin Torres

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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.

Cast

Al Pacinoas Carlito Brigante
Sean Pennas David Kleinfeld
Penelope Ann Milleras Gail
John Leguizamoas Benny Blanco
Ingrid Rogersas Steffie
Luis Guzmánas Pachanga
James Rebhornas Norwalk
Joseph Siravoas Vincent Taglialucci
Viggo Mortensenas Lalin
Richard Foronjyas Pete Amadesso
Jorge Porcelas Saso
Frank Minuccias Tony Taglialucci
Adrian Pasdaras Frankie Taglialucci
John Ortizas Guajiro

Facts

Release dateNovember 10, 1993
Runtime144 min (2h 24m) — longer as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Romance, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$63,848,322 (2.1× budget)
IMDbtt0106519

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Questions

How long is Carlito's Way?
Carlito's Way runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Is Carlito's Way worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 3,605 votes, which places it #7 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 94%) and #86 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Carlito's Way?
Carlito's Way was directed by Brian De Palma. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Scarface (1983), The Untouchables (1987), Phantom of the Paradise (1974).
Who stars in Carlito's Way?
Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante; Sean Penn as David Kleinfeld; Penelope Ann Miller as Gail; John Leguizamo as Benny Blanco; Ingrid Rogers as Steffie; Luis Guzmán as Pachanga.
What is Carlito's Way rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Carlito's Way?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2979.

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