Carlito’s Way (1993) - film review

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Carlito’s Way is an American thriller film first released in 1993, directed by Brian De Palma. The film stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, John Leguizamo and Ingrid Rogers. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Brian De Palma
Script: Edwin Torres, David Koepp
Photo: Stephen H. Burum
Music: Patrick Doyle
Cast: Al Pacino (Carlito ’Charlie’ Brigante), Sean Penn (David Kleinfeld), Penelope Ann Miller (Gail), John Leguizamo (Benny Blanco), Ingrid Rogers (Steffie), Luis Guzmán (Pachanga), James Rebhorn (Dist. Atty. Norwalk), Joseph Siravo (Vincent ’Vinnie’ Taglialucci), Viggo Mortensen (Lalin), Richard Foronjy (Pete Amadesso), Jorge Porcel (Saso (Ron)), Frank Minucci (Tony Taglialucci), Adrian Pasdar (Frankie Taglialucci), John Ortiz (Guajiro), Ángel Salazar (Walberto), Al Israel (Rolando), Rick Aviles (Quisqueya), Jaime Sánchez (Rudy), Edmonte Salvato (Joe Battaglia (Big Guy)), Paul Mazursky (Judge Feinstein), Tera Tabrizi (Club Date), Víctor Sierra (Kid), Caesar Cordova (Barber), Jon Seda (Dominican), Ruben Rivera (Dominican), Sherie Mambru (Girlfriend), Brenda Hernandez (Girlfriend), Elliot Santiago (Knifeman), Frank Ferrara (Manzanero), John Hoyt (Club Bouncer), Chuck Zito (Club Bouncer), Steven Puente (Club Bouncer), Tony Cucci (Club Bouncer), Alfred Sauchelli Jr. (Bodyguard), Anthony Calanese (Bodyguard), Sam Weber (Bodyguard), Sonny Zito (Bodyguard), Walter T. Meade (Jackson Corrections Officer), Michael Hadge (Diamond Room Man), Richard Council (Diamond Room Man), Lindsay Lombardi (Diamond Room Dancer), James Bulleit (Louie), Crystal Haney (Estate Party Woman), Gregory Misciagno (Italian at Copa), Mel Gorham (Pachanga’s Date), Rocco Sisto (Panama Hatman), John Finn (Duncan), Brian Tarantina (Speller), Jaime Tirelli (Valentin), Owen Hollander (Cab Driver), John Michael Bolger (Cop), Ralph Destino Jr. (Cop), Vincent Jerosa (Cop), Luke Toma (Cop), Frank Pietrangolare (Cop), Mike Girard Sheehan (Cop), Dean Rader-Duval (Med Tech), Gene Canfield (Train Conductor), Sharmagne Leland-St. John (Woman at Grand Central), Rene Rivera (Bartender), Orlando Urdaneta (Bartender), Troy A. Hawes (Solicitor at Go-Go Club), Kim Rideout (Gail’s Friend at Dance Studio), Drita Barak (Club Patron), Christopher Bregman (Club Patron), Natalia Ray (Club Patron), Joe Conzo (Club Patron), Gaetano Lisi (Club Patron), Debra Niewald (Club Patron), Christina Murphy (Waitress), Julieta Ortega (Waitress), Mary Hammett (Waitress), Debbie Benitez (Dancer), Roberta Mathes (Dancer), Freddy Rios (Dancer), Mike Ramos (Dancer), Yelba Osorio (Blanco’s Girlfriend), Nelson Vasquez (Blanco Associate), Jason Daryn (Party Waiter), Dan Brennan (Party Guest), Michael P. Moran (Party Guest), Vincent Pastore (Copa Wiseguy), Garry Pastore (Copa Wiseguy), Cynthia Lamontagne (Woman at Elevator), Bo Dietl (Casino Man), Kato (Casino Man), James V. Miller (Black Jack Dealer), Marc Anthony (Latin Band at Disco), Cindy Birch (Afro Waitress), Gino Cafarelli (Salsa Dancer), Robert DaGasta (Hippie), Pete Macnamara (Brazilian Band Member), Charles Malota (Party Attendee By Pool), Daniel Margotta (Monchin), Daisy Martinez (Party Extra), Coati Mundi (Street Musician), Saundra Santiago (Club Patron Dancing with Carlito), Frank Sepe, Enrique Veloz (Club Patron), Bill Weeden (Party Animal)
Country: USA
Language: English / Spanish
Runtime: 144 min; B&W

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