7.9 Score

1993 • 2h 24min • R • Thriller, Crime, Drama

Carlito's Way

"He's got a good future if he can live past next week."

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.

IMDb 7.9

RT 81%

MC 66

Director

Brian De Palma

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Edwin Torres

David Koepp

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Al Pacino

Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn

David Kleinfeld

Penelope Ann Miller

Gail

John Leguizamo

Benny Blanco

Ingrid Rogers

Steffie

Luis Guzmán

Pachanga

James Rebhorn

Norwalk

Joseph Siravo

Vincent Taglialucci

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Penelope Ann Miller Gail

John Leguizamo Benny Blanco

Ingrid Rogers Steffie

Luis Guzmán Pachanga

James Rebhorn Norwalk

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