Carlito's Way vs The Crying Game
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for The Crying Game). The Crying Game is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 2h 24m. The Crying Game is the older of the two (1992 against 1993). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The Crying Game| Carlito's Way | The Crying Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 1992 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Neil Jordan |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Ralph Brown, Jim Broadbent |
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 Crying Game
Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
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