Carlito's Way

"Carlito's Way" (1993) is a crime/drama/thriller film from director Brian De Palma, set in New York City. An ex-convict tries to turn his life for the good, but finds it's not so easy to steer away from old ways and friends. The film stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, John Leguizamo and many others. IMDB.com users rate this film a 7.9 out of 10 stars.

"A lengthy cat-and-mouse chase scene at the film's climax practically surpasses Hitchcock and even gives Scorsese's GoodFellas a run for its money" -Jeffery M. Anderson http://www.combustiblecelluloid.com/classic/carlitos.shtml

"The film is a redundancy and only those who have played Brian De Palma's other movies so much they've memorized the dialogue are going to be interested." -Douglas Pratt http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/carlitos_way/articles/1327417/the_film_is_a_redundancy_and_only_those_who_have_played_brian_de_palmas_other_movies_so_much_theyve_memorized_the_dialogue_are_going_to_be_interested_al_pacino_portrays_a_reformed_gangster_trying_to_break_away_from_his_earlier_lifestyle_needless_to_sa

"De Palma and Pacino tread some very familiar ground . . . But while it all feels a bit recycled at times, it still works" -Brian Mckay http://efilmcritic.com/review.php?movie=4322&reviewer=258

This is a tale of a former trouble making ex-convict trying to make things right and live a good life after being released from prison. Carlito takes on a job with the intention to save money so he can move to the Caribbean and get away from the people he used to associate with. He eventually gets caught back up in the old life and gets involved in a murder. Carlito and his girlfriend must find a way to escape before things get worse.

• Al Pacino - Carlito Brigante

• Sean Penn - David Kleinfeld

• Penelope Ann Miller - Gail

• Luis Guzman - Pachanga

• John Leguizamo - Benny Blanco

• Viggo Mortensen - Lalin

• Ingrid Rogers - Steffie

• James Rebhorn - Norwalk

• Joseph Siravo - Vinnie Taglialucc

• Richard Foronjy - Pete Amadesso

• Jorge Porcel - Saso