Carlito's Way (1993)
Movie 2h 24m ★ 7.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Carlito's Way is a crime, drama and thriller movie from 1993. It is directed by Brian De Palma. The cast includes John Ortiz, John Leguizamo and James Rebhorn. The running time is 2h 24m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.8 out of 10.
64Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Brian De PalmaDirector
- John Ortizas Guajiro
- John Leguizamoas Benny Blanco
- James Rebhornas Norwalk
- Viggo Mortensenas Lalin
- Sean Pennas David Kleinfeld
- Al Pacinoas Carlito Brigante
- Luis Guzmánas Pachanga
- Penelope Ann Milleras Gail
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Questions about Carlito's Way
- What genre is Carlito's Way?
- Carlito's Way is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Carlito's Way?
- John Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Carlito's Way?
- Brian De Palma directed Carlito's Way.
- How long is Carlito's Way?
- Carlito's Way runs for 2h 24m (144 minutes).
- Is Carlito's Way worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Carlito's Way?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
