Carlito's Way vs The Black Dahlia
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.6/10 for The Black Dahlia). The Black Dahlia is the shorter watch at 2h 1m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2006). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The Black Dahlia| Carlito's Way | The Black Dahlia | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 2h 1m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Brian De Palma |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Aaron Eckhart, Josh Hartnett, Fiona Shaw, Hilary Swank, Scarlett Johansson |
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 Black Dahlia
In 1940s Los Angeles, two former boxers-turned-cops must grapple with corruption, narcissism, stag films and family madness as they pursue the killer of an aspiring young actress.
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