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Carlito's Way 1993 Directed by Brian De Palma

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Budget $30,000,000
Revenue $63,848,322
Release Date 10 November 1993
144 mins
Cast
Al Pacino Carlito Brigante
Sean Penn David Kleinfeld
John Leguizamo Benny Blanco
Luis Guzmán Pachanga
Joseph Siravo Vincent Taglialucci
Richard Foronjy Pete Amadesso
Frank Minucci Tony Taglialucci
Adrian Pasdar Frankie Taglialucci
John Ortiz Guajiro
Ángel Salazar Walberto
Al Israel Rolando
Rick Aviles Quisqueya
Edmonte Salvato Battaglia (Big Guy)
Paul Mazursky Judge Feinstein
Tera Tabrizi Club Date
Jon Seda Dominican
Ruben Rivera Dominican
Sherie Mambru Girlfriend
Brenda Hernandez Girlfriend
John Glenn Hoyt Club Bouncer (as John Hoyt)
Chuck Zito Club Bouncer
Stephen Puente Club Bouncer
Tony Cucci Club Bouncer
Sam Weber Bodyguard
Sonny Zito Bodyguard
Walter T. Meade Jackson Corrections Officer
Michael Hadge Diamond Room Man
Richard Council Diamond Room Man
Lindsay Lombardi Diamond Room Dancer
Crystal Haney Estate Party Woman
Gregory Mitchell Italian at Copa
Mel Gorham Pachanga's Date
Rocco Sisto Panama Hatman
John Finn Duncan
Jamie Tirelli Valentin
Owen Hollander Cab Driver
Gene Canfield Train Conductor
Sharmagne Leland-St. John Woman at Grand Central
Rene Rivera Bartender
Troy A. Hawes Solicitor at Go-Go Club
Kim Rideout Gail's Friend at Dance Studio
Drita Barak Club Patron
Natalia Rey Club Patron
Joe Conzo Club Patron
Gaetano Lisi Club Patron
Debra Niewald Club Patron
Julieta Ortega Waitress
Freddy Rios Dancer
Mike Ramos Dancer
Yelba Osorio Blanco's Girlfriend
Nelson Vasquez Blanco Associate
Jason Daryn Party Waiter
Dan Brennan Party Guest
Michael P. Moran Party Guest
Vincent Pastore Copa Wiseguy
Garry Pastore Copa Wiseguy
Cynthia Lamontagne Woman at Elevator
Bo Dietl Casino Man
Kato Casino Man
James V. Miller Black Jack Dealer
Marc Anthony Latin Band at Disco
Pete Macnamara Brazilian Band Member (uncredited)
Daniel Margotta Monchin (uncredited)
Coati Mundi Subway Patron (uncredited)
Ángel Ramírez Club Dancer (uncredited)
Cice Rivera Waitress (uncredited)
Saundra Santiago Club Patron Dancing with Carlito (uncredited)
Bill Weeden Party Animal (uncredited)
Garlan Green On-Air Personality (uncredited)
Denise Vasquez Salsa Dancer / Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)
Kyle Wyatt Club Dancer / Street Patron (uncredited)
Ryohei Kanokogi Japanese Club Patron