Carlito's Way vs The Gambler
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for The Gambler). The Gambler is the shorter watch at 1h 51m 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 Gambler| Carlito's Way | The Gambler | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Rupert Wyatt |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Richard Schiff, Michael Kenneth Williams, Andre Braugher, John Goodman, Emory Cohen |
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 Gambler
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
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