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“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.

Al Pacino
Carlito Brigante

Sean Penn
David Kleinfeld

Penelope Ann Miller
Gail

John Leguizamo
Benny Blanco

Ingrid Rogers
Steffie

Luis Guzmán
Pachanga

James Rebhorn
Norwalk

Joseph Siravo
Vincent Taglialucci

Viggo Mortensen
Lalin

Richard Foronjy
Pete Amadesso
Carlito's Way is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1993 exploring themes of new york city, based on novel or book, gangster, go-go dancer, release from prison, 1970s. Directed by Brian De Palma, it stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller. 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.
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