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

Carlito's Way (1993)

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

A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him, and lead a better life outside NYC.

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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