Carlito's Way vs The Emperor of Paris

Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.3/10 for The Emperor of Paris). The Emperor of Paris is the shorter watch at 2h 1m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS The Emperor of Paris posterThe Emperor of Paris2018
Carlito's WayThe Emperor of Paris
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.3/10
Year19932018
Length2h 24m2h 1m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaJean-François Richet
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennVincent Cassel, Freya Mavor, Denis Lavant, Denis Ménochet, Olga Kurylenko

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 Emperor of Paris

Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.

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