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10 November 1993 (USA) morePlot:
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. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win moreNewsDesk:
(14 articles)
Al Pacino Would Have Sex With You…If You Gave Him A Place To Live. (From FilmJunk. 13 October 2009, 3:15 PM, PDT)
Fabolous Is The #8 Hottest Mc In The Game!
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A Wonderful Movie more (223 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Al Pacino | ... | Carlito 'Charlie' Brigante | |
| Sean Penn | ... | David Kleinfeld | |
| Penelope Ann Miller | ... | Gail | |
| John Leguizamo | ... | Benny Blanco | |
| Ingrid Rogers | ... | Steffie | |
| Luis Guzmán | ... | Pachanga (as Luis Guzman) | |
| James Rebhorn | ... | Dist. Atty. Norwalk | |
| Joseph Siravo | ... | Vincent 'Vinnie' Taglialucci | |
| Viggo Mortensen | ... | Lalin | |
| Richard Foronjy | ... | Pete Amadesso | |
| Jorge Porcel | ... | Saso (Ron) | |
| Frank Minucci | ... | Tony Taglialucci | |
| Adrian Pasdar | ... | Frankie Taglialucci | |
| John Ortiz | ... | Guajiro (as John Augstin Ortiz) | |
| Ángel Salazar | ... | Walberto |
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Rated R for strong violence, drug content, sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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144 min | USA:145 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Singapore:M18 | Portugal:M/16 | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (bw) | New Zealand:M | Norway:18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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Pacino first met Judge 'Edwin Torres' in 1973 while he was preparing for Serpico (1973). At the time, Torres was in the midst of writing the novels on which the film is based and discussed them with Pacino. Twenty years later, Torres took Pacino to East Harlem to help him prepare of the role of Carlito. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Tony T. is threatening to snap Kleinfeld's neck, Kleinfeld has a pen in his right hand and it is resting on the table. When the scene shifts to Kleinfeld, he suddenly has his hand raised. moreQuotes:
[Benny Blanco is being beat up by Pachanga]Carlito: Take him in the alley!
Carlito: [voice-over] Dumb move, man. Dumb move. But it's like them old reflexes comin' back.
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Lakmé moreFAQ
Why Did Saso Steal Carlito's $70,000 Dollars Out of The Safe?more
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Pacino and DePalma team up once again and the result is once again triumphant. "Carlito's Way" is an emotional and captivating story, depicting the life of former trug kingpin Carlito Brigante (Pacino). Brigante's intention is to go straight, clean up his act, and make money managing a sleazy nightclub. David Koepp's screenplay has the depth it needs in examining the intense struggle an ex-druglord must endure when trying to escape his violent past. Stephen Burum's nearly flawless camerawork and DePalma's flamboyant and operatic direction are a visual splendor that complements the emotional story. This film is a highly underrated work of art that needs to be appreciated. Great supporting performances from Sean Penn and Penelope Ann Miller should not go unmentioned.