
Carlito's Way(1993)
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.


“He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind”
Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.

Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante

Mario Van Peebles
Earl

Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes

Sean Combs
Hollywood Nicky

Michael Kelly
Rocco

Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff

Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.
Casper Martinez
Colorado

Domenick Lombardozzi
Artie Bottolota, Jr.

Jaclyn DeSantis
Leticia
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is a action, adventure, drama, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of gangster, puerto rico, prequel. Directed by Michael Bregman, it stars Jay Hernandez, Mario Van Peebles, Luis Guzmán. Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.
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