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Carlito's Way

  • 1993
  • R
  • 2h 24m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
251K
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Al Pacino in Carlito's Way (1993)
Theatrical Trailer from Universal Pictures
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A recently released convict, determined to avoid making the same mistakes as before, is drawn into a fresh web of crime and corruption.A recently released convict, determined to avoid making the same mistakes as before, is drawn into a fresh web of crime and corruption.A recently released convict, determined to avoid making the same mistakes as before, is drawn into a fresh web of crime and corruption.

  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Edwin Torres
    • David Koepp
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Sean Penn
    • Penelope Ann Miller
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    251K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,318
    656
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres
      • David Koepp
    • Stars
      • Al Pacino
      • Sean Penn
      • Penelope Ann Miller
    • 451User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Carlito
    Sean Penn
    Sean Penn
    • Kleinfeld
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Gail
    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Benny Blanco
    Ingrid Rogers
    Ingrid Rogers
    • Steffie
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Pachanga
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Norwalk
    Joseph Siravo
    • Vinnie Taglialucci
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Lalin
    Richard Foronjy
    Richard Foronjy
    • Pete Amadesso
    Jorge Porcel
    Jorge Porcel
    • Saso
    Frank Minucci
    Frank Minucci
    • Tony Taglialucci
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • Frankie
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Guajiro
    • (as John Augstin Ortiz)
    Ángel Salazar
    Ángel Salazar
    • Walberto
    Al Israel
    Al Israel
    • Rolando
    Rick Aviles
    Rick Aviles
    • Quisqueya
    Jaime Sánchez
    Jaime Sánchez
    • Rudy
    • (as Jaime Sanchez)
    • Director
      • Brian De Palma
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres
      • David Koepp
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews451

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Al Pacino had difficulty with his scenes with Jorge Porcel. The actor, who made 50 films in Argentina, spoke no English, and learned his lines phonetically.
    • Goofs
      Carlito waits for Gail in the pouring rain but is completely dry when he's in the café.
    • Quotes
      • Carlito: Favor gonna kill you faster than a bullet.
    • Alternate versions
      Deleted scenes are included on the Region 1 Ultimate Edition DVD, Blu-Ray and Blu-ray 4K.
    • Connections
      Edited into Carlito's Way: Deleted Scenes (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Parece mentira
      Written by Pedro Flores
      Performed by Marc Anthony (as Marc Antony)
      Produced by Jellybean Benítez (uncredited)
      Courtesy of Soho Sounds

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 12, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Atrapado por su pasado
    • Filming locations
      • Dock Lane, Kings Point, Long Island, New York, USA(David Kleinfeld's summer house)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Epic Productions
      • Bregman/Baer Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,948,322
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,116,675
      • Nov 14, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,848,322
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 24m(144 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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