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Carlito's Way

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Starring (View all)
Al Pacino Al Pacino
Carlito
Sean Penn Sean Penn
Kleinfeld
John Leguizamo John Leguizamo
Benny Blanco
Ingrid Rogers Ingrid Rogers
Steffie
Luis Guzmán Luis Guzmán
Pachanga
James Rebhorn James Rebhorn
Norwalk
Joseph Siravo Joseph Siravo
Vinnie Taglialucci


Written by
David Koepp David Koepp
(screenplay)


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A great movie

13 years, 9 months ago at Feb 2 11:28
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For some reasons, I have always been fascinated  by this movie. It probably had to do with the fact that I was very young when I saw it (I was probably around 14 years old), at that point, I haven’t watched yet so many gangster features such as ‘The Godfather’ or even ‘Scarface’ and it probably made me appreciate more this movie. Anyway, somehow, even though this movie has some very str... read more

One of Brian De Palma's best films

2 years, 7 months ago at Mar 27 10:42
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I was thoroughly impressed with Carlito's Way. So far it is my favourite Brian De Palma film alongside Carrie and The Untouchables. De Palma's direction itself is terrific, while some of the set pieces such as the pool fight, the 15-minute subway chase and the shenanigans on the train-station escalator are among the best in any De Palma film.The cinematography is excellent, the lighting is used in... read more
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A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of NYC.
Release date: 12 November 1993
UPC: 025192022227
Tags: Crime (23), Drama (21), 1993 (19), Mafia (17), Gangster (16), Thriller (13), Action (12), Drugs (12), Murder (9), 1990s (9), Violence (8), Prison (7), Jewish (7), Jailbreak (7), Usa (6), Puerto Rican (6), Party (5), Buoy (5), Escalator (5)
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" Carlito's Way is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Koepp, based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. It stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzman, John Leguizamo, Jorge Porcel, Joseph Siravo, and Viggo Mortensen. The film, featured earlier performances by Luis Guzmán, Jon Seda, Viggo Mortensen, James Rebhorn, Chuck Zito, John Leguizamo, and Penelope Ann Miller. Carlito's Way was released on N"


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" Carlito's Way is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Koepp, based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. It stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzman, John Leguizamo, Jorge Porcel, Joseph Siravo, and Viggo Mortensen. The film, featured earlier performances by Luis Guzmán, Jon Seda, Viggo Mortensen, James Rebhorn, Chuck Zito, John Leguizamo, and Penelope Ann Miller. Carlito's Way was released on N"


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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1927 movies items)

" Carlito's Way is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Koepp, based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. It stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzman, John Leguizamo, Jorge Porcel, Joseph Siravo, and Viggo Mortensen. The film, featured earlier performances by Luis Guzmán, Jon Seda, Viggo Mortensen, James Rebhorn, Chuck Zito, John Leguizamo, and Penelope Ann Miller. Carlito's Way was released on N"


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" First Viewing Viewing Date: February 1st Via: Netflix Plot: A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C. Rating: 8.0/10 Why Did I Watch It? Its reputation speaks for itself: Directed by De Palma and with a great cast. It leaves Netflix soon, so I thought it was time to give it a shot."


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One of Brian De Palma's best films

“I was thoroughly impressed with Carlito's Way. So far it is my favourite Brian De Palma film alongside Carrie and The Untouchables. De Palma's direction itself is terrific, while some of the set pieces such as the pool fight, the 15-minute subway chase and the shenanigans on the train-station escalator are among the best in any De Palma film.The cinematography is excellent, the lighting is used in an interesting way and the scenery and locations are striking. In short, the film looks good. The soundtrack drives the film very well too, the script is smart and funny and the story is ceaselessly compelling. The pace is spot on, and the acting is very good. Al Pacino gives a suitably restrained performance which was a refreshing change from his excessive performance in Scarface, while the supp” read more

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