Carlito's Way vs The American
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The American| Carlito's Way | The American | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Anton Corbijn |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund |
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.
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
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