Carlito's Way vs The Forger
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.8/10 for The Forger). The Forger is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The Forger| Carlito's Way | The Forger | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Philip Martin |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Anson Mount, Abigail Spencer, Christopher Plummer, John Travolta, Marcus Thomas |
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 Forger
A former child art prodigy and second generation petty thief arranges to buy his way out of prison to spend time with his ailing son, only to be forced to alter his plans and commit one more job for the man who financed his release.
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