Carlito's Way vs Oedipus Orca
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 4.5/10 for Oedipus Orca). Oedipus Orca is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h 24m. Oedipus Orca is the older of the two (1977 against 1993). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
Oedipus Orca| Carlito's Way | Oedipus Orca | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 4.5/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 1977 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Eriprando Visconti |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Gabriele Ferzetti, Michele Placido, Miguel Bosé, Enzo Consoli, Rena Niehaus |
Synopsis
Carlito's Way
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. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.
Oedipus Orca
Sequel to "La Orca" which follows the life of the kidnapped girl after she returns home to her boyfriend and family. After her kidnap ordeal Alice tries to return to her normal life, but her memories still haunt her and her way to see the world has been changed forever.
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