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Carlito's Way (1993)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Brian De Palma
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    Carlito Brigante Al Pacino
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    David Kleinfeld Sean Penn
  • Profile picture of Penelope Ann Miller
    Gail Penelope Ann Miller
  • Profile picture of John Leguizamo
    Benny Blanco John Leguizamo
  • Profile picture of Ingrid Rogers
    Steffie Ingrid Rogers
  • Profile picture of Luis Guzmán
    Pachanga Luis Guzmán
  • Profile picture of James Rebhorn
    Norwalk James Rebhorn
  • Profile picture of Joseph Siravo
    Vincent Taglialucci Joseph Siravo

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • based on novel or book
  • gangster
  • go-go dancer
  • release from prison
  • 1970s
  • puerto rico
  • cocaine
  • nightclub
  • criminal past
  • love
  • lawyer
  • drugs
  • disco
  • neo-noir