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Carlito's Way

Play trailer 2:46 Poster for Carlito's Way R Released Nov 10, 1993 2h 24m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A free man 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, Gail, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. When Carlito and Kleinfeld run afoul of shifty gangster Benny Blanco, it sets them on a dangerous path.
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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 Full Review Michael Sragow The 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Adrian Turner Radio Times The set pieces are among the most thrilling De Palma has ever filmed, while Pacino's restrained performance as the leather-clad, gently lisping Carlito allows plenty of scope for the supporting cast to chew the scenery. Rated: 4/5 Jul 2, 2025 Full Review Don Shanahan Film Obsessive Carlito’s Way is a gripping tale of redemption, loyalty, and the struggle to break free from a life of crime. Jun 28, 2025 Full Review Kathy Fennessy Video Librarian Magazine The film proved that the director hadn't lost his touch, despite controversy that he had cast an Italian-American--and not for the first time--as a Latino character. Unsteady accent aside, Pacino's heartfelt performance helped to win over many skeptics Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Yossam I Dreams can die but nightmares can flourish, an understanding brought about by the disillusionment that every De Palma hero experiences. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review CMaxCoop D Brilliant character study of a New York gangster who who just wants to leave the gangster lifestyle. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Jerrod G Definitely a thrilling movie to watch from the beginning. Great soundtrack and cast. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Aviv G I can see how this one was considered amazing in the 90's. As for nowadays, I personally don't think it stands the test of time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Movie W Great style, performances, and writing Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review David F A cliched crime thriller. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A free man 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, Gail, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. When Carlito and Kleinfeld run afoul of shifty gangster Benny Blanco, 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
Epic Productions, Universal Pictures
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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