TMDb Rating
7.8/10
3,362 verified votes
Carlito's Way (1993)
CrimeDramaThriller
144 min
"He's got a good future if he can live past next week."
Plot Summary
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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CrimeDramaThrillerBrian De PalmaAl PacinoSean Penn1993
Director
Brian De Palma
Top Cast
Al PacinoSean PennPenelope Ann MillerJohn LeguizamoIngrid Rogers
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