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Carlito's Way (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: Carlito's Way
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.6/10
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Carlito's Way Plot Synopsis:
A Puerto Rican ex-con pledges to stay away from his former drug dealing ways but finds himself being dragged back by his past connections and the naive machinations of his lawyer and best friend. Hoping to raise enough money to get away from New York, Carlito Brigante takes on the job of running a nightclub, renews an affair with a dancer but old associates and old instincts suck him back into a world of violence and mistrust.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: In his world, you got to shoot your way out. He wanted out. He"d do anything to get there.
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Carlito's Way Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Box Office: $36,948,322
Awards: 2
Nominations: 9
Language: English, Spanish, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Carlito's Way Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 12, 1993
Writers: Edwin Torres, David Koepp
Producers: Martin Bregman, Michael Bregman, Willi Bär, Ortwin Freyermuth, Judith Stevens, Louis A. Stroller
Editors: Kristina Boden, Bill Pankow
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Carlito's Way (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
Carlito's Way Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Pacino | ... | Carlito |
| Sean Penn | ... | Kleinfeld |
| Penelope Ann Miller | ... | Gail |
| John Leguizamo | ... | Benny Blanco |
| Ingrid Rogers | ... | Steffie |
| Luis Guzmán | ... | Pachanga (as Luis Guzman) |
| James Rebhorn | ... | Norwalk |
| Joseph Siravo | ... | Vinnie Taglialucci |
| Viggo Mortensen | ... | Lalin |
| Richard Foronjy | ... | Pete Amadesso |
| Jorge Porcel | ... | Saso (Ron) |
| Frank Minucci | ... | Tony Taglialucci |
| Adrian Pasdar | ... | Frankie |
| John Ortiz | ... | Guajiro (as John Augstin Ortiz) |
| Ángel Salazar | ... | Walberto |
| Al Israel | ... | Rolando |
| Rick Aviles | ... | Quisqueya |
| Jaime Sánchez | ... | Rudy (as Jaime Sanchez) |
| Edmonte Salvato | ... | Joe Battaglia (Big Guy) |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | Judge Feinstein |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Al Pacino (b. April 25, 1940) – Carlito
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Sean Penn (b. August 17, 1960) – Kleinfeld
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Penelope Ann Miller (b. January 13, 1964) – Gail
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Penelope Miller - John Leguizamo (b. July 22, 1964) – Benny Blanco
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Damien Garcia | Johnny Leggs - Ingrid Rogers (b. April 27, 1968) – Steffie
Sign: Taurus - Luis Guzmán (b. August 28, 1956) – Pachanga (as Luis Guzman)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Luiz Gusman | Luis Guzman | Luiz Guzman - James Rebhorn, as Norwalk, passed away at age 65 in South Orange, New Jersey, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: James R. Rebhorn | Jim Rebhorn - Joseph Siravo – Vinnie Taglialucci
Also known as: Joe Siravo - Viggo Mortensen (b. October 20, 1958) – Lalin
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Viggo Mortenson | Vigo Mortenson - Richard Foronjy (b. August 3, 1937) – Pete Amadesso
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Richard Foronji - Jorge Porcel – Saso (Ron)
- Frank Minucci, as Tony Taglialucci, passed away at age 70 in Whit.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: 'Brother' Frank Minucci - Adrian Pasdar (b. April 30, 1965) – Frankie
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Band From TV - John Ortiz (b. May 23, 1968) – Guajiro (as John Augstin Ortiz)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: John Augstin Ortiz - Ángel Salazar – Walberto
Also known as: Angel Salazar
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