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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

  • Video
  • 2005
  • R
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
5.1K
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mario Van Peebles, Jaclyn DeSantis, Luis Guzmán, and Jay Hernandez in Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
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In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.In the late 1960s, Carlito Brigante emerges as the heroin czar of Harlem.

  • Director
    • Michael S. Bregman
  • Writers
    • Edwin Torres
    • Michael S. Bregman
  • Stars
    • Jay Hernandez
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • Luis Guzmán
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael S. Bregman
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres
      • Michael S. Bregman
    • Stars
      • Jay Hernandez
      • Mario Van Peebles
      • Luis Guzmán
    • 66User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast99+

    Jay Hernandez
    Jay Hernandez
    • Carlito
    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • Earl
    Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán
    • Nacho Reyes
    • (as Luis Guzman)
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    • Hollywood Nicky
    • (as Sean Combs)
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Rocco
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Little Jeff
    Jaclyn DeSantis
    Jaclyn DeSantis
    • Leticia
    Burt Young
    Burt Young
    • Artie Bottolota Sr.
    Mtume Gant
    • Reggie
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Artie Bottolota, Jr.
    Juan Carlos Hernández
    Juan Carlos Hernández
    • Sigfredo
    • (as Juan Carlos Hernandez)
    Eric Nieves
    • Chucho
    Jamie Tirelli
    Jamie Tirelli
    • Leticia's Father
    • (as Jaime Tirelli)
    Nelson Vasquez
    Nelson Vasquez
    • Manny
    Casper Martinez
    Casper Martinez
    • Colorado
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    Stu 'Large' Riley
    • Tiny
    Edmonte Salvato III
    • Gino
    Chuck Zito
    Chuck Zito
    • Buck
    • Director
      • Michael S. Bregman
    • Writers
      • Edwin Torres
      • Michael S. Bregman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews66

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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on one of Edwin Torres' book series on the criminal life of Carlito Brigante. This is based after the first book in the series "Carlito's Way". Brian De Palma's Carlito's Way (1993) took the first book's title because at the time it was decided that they would not take the title of the second book "After Hours" to avoid confusion with the Martin Scorsese -directed movie of the same name (After Hours (1985)).
    • Goofs
      Since the move is set in the mid- to late-60s, Malcolm X Boulevard would not have existed and would only be known as Lenox Avenue. Lenox Avenue was subtitled Malcolm X Boulevard in 1987.
    • Quotes
      • Carlito Brigante: Walk away, Nacho! Just walk the fuck away!
    • Alternate versions
      Deleted scenes are included on the Region 1 Edition DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into Carlito's Way: Rise to Power: Deleted Scenes (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Opening Theme: Carlito's Way
      Composed by Patrick Doyle
      Published by USI A Music Publishing (ASCAP)
      Re-Orchestrated by: Joe Delia and Chi Chau Lam

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 1, 2005 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Universal (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Carlito's Way 2: Rise to Power
    • Filming locations
      • Nevis, West Indies
    • Production companies
      • Rogue Pictures
      • Gravesend Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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