Carlito's Way vs The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Carlito's Way has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.6/10 for The Seed of the Sacred Fig). Carlito's Way is the shorter watch at 2h 24m compared with 2h 47m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Carlito's Way
The Seed of the Sacred Fig| Carlito's Way | The Seed of the Sacred Fig | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 24m | 2h 47m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brian De Palma | Mohammad Rasoulof |
| Main cast | John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn | Soheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi |
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 Seed of the Sacred Fig
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
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