Carlito's Way vs The Runner
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.4/10 for The Runner). The Runner is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 1999). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The Runner| Carlito's Way | The Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.4/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 1999 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | US |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Ron Moler |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Ron Eldard, Courteney Cox, John Goodman, Joe Mantegna, Bokeem Woodbine |
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 Runner
A compulsive gambler finds his new family's safety seriously threatened by a ruthless gambling boss.
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