Carlito's Way

R

Released Nov 10, 1993

2h 24m

Crime

Drama

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A free man after years in prison, Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) 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, Gail (Penelope Ann Miller), Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld (Sean Penn), who also serves as his lawyer. When Carlito and Kleinfeld run afoul of shifty gangster Benny Blanco (John Leguizamo), it sets them on a dangerous path.

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Critics Consensus

Carlito's Way reunites De Palma and Pacino for a more wistful take on the crime epic, delivering a stylish thriller with a beating heart beneath its pyrotechnic performances and set pieces.

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

Dreams can die but nightmares can flourish, an understanding brought about by the disillusionment that every De Palma hero experiences.

Sep 26, 2023

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Michael Sragow

New Yorker

Penn, in curled hair and wire-rims, makes a brilliant, slippery high-end shyster; his modulated hysteria is amazing. So is Brian De Palma's direction.

Mar 23, 2015

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Zach Campbell

Slant Magazine

As with so many De Palma films, Carlito's Way soon manifests as an essay on its own forms.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 9, 2006

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Pacino and especially Penn are terrific, and De Palma again masterminds a pair of superb set-pieces.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 12, 2023

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The performances here are what needs to be viewed, they make the film what it is. They are powerful and just right...

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 30, 2023

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a top-tier endeavor from a decidedly erratic filmmaker.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 31, 2021

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mark g

Brilliant. DePalma at the top of his game.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Michael R

Great acting, plot and music in this classic crime movie. Fast paced and exciting but hits you in your feels too.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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Akash A

An absolutely amazing movie with great sets, plot, character development & acting, and everything. Gets a rare 5 stars from me. I didn't like the ending, but I don't think it's enough to knock it down to 4.5 stars. It was a very enjoyable film from beginning to end, which hooked me like few movies do. I think the opening gives away the ending or at least tells you how it'll end -- but perfect doesn't exist. This is as close as it gets :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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Mary S

So enjoyed this movie, Al Pacino is the best , and Sean Penn I didn't recognise with the curly hair, but I recognised his eyes . So penetrating. These actors are so gifted in delivering a plausible story. It will be a very sad day when people like AL Pacino leave this planet. I have never seen a dud performance, from him. Life is pretty tough in New York in the 70's , to stay clean is the theme , jealousy, greed, lust, and lack of trust , are a toxic ingredience. Thank you, Mr Pacino you are the best. Mary Studdert Sydney Australia.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Jim P

A typical gangster flick. Well-made and slick. Dreams are good, but life gets in the way…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Jonathan O

One of the best gangsta crime drama thriller of the 90's Brain De Palma did really phenomenal directing along with really strong cast by not other than award winner Al Pacino and the cinematography looks fantastic and great editing and really amazing songs and terrific score on film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Brian De Palma

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Al Pacino

Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn

David Kleinfeld

Penelope Ann Miller

Gail

Luis Guzmán

Pachanga

John Leguizamo

Benny Blanco

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Shooting Pool and Wiseguys

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Shot in the Hospital

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - You Haven't Changed

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Cheesecake

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Getting Whacked

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Benny Blanco

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Wearing a Wire

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Escalator Shootout

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Killing the Mob Boss

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Carlito's Way: Official Clip - Hunted by the Mob

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Carlito's Way: Trailer 1

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Synopsis

A free man after years in prison, Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) 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, Gail (Penelope Ann Miller), Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld (Sean Penn), who also serves as his lawyer. When Carlito and Kleinfeld run afoul of shifty gangster Benny Blanco (John Leguizamo), it sets them on a dangerous path.

Director: Brian De Palma
Producer: Martin Bregman, Michael Scott Bregman, Willi Bär
Screenwriter: Edwin Torres, David Koepp
Distributor: Argentina Video Home, Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Epic Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.5M
Runtime: 2h 24m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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