De Palma's a legend for only casting Sean Penn as the most unlikable scumbags
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Directed by Brian De Palma
Carlito's Way
An acclaimed, moving crime.
Crime
Drama
Thriller
1993
2h 24m
4.1(217k)via LetterboxdAl Pacino + 4 more
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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Once it was "The World is Yours", now it's "Escape to Paradise". Shit ain't what it used to be.
would do literally anything to have al pacino break down my door just to have sex with me
Common questions
What is Carlito's Way about?+
The film follows a veteran criminal in 1970s New York who, after being released from prison early, attempts to go straight and build a new life, but finds it increasingly difficult to escape the loyalties and dangers of his former underworld associations.
Who directed Carlito's Way?+
Brian De Palma directed the film in 1993; he is a prominent American filmmaker known for his distinctive directorial style and suspense-driven works such as 'Carrie' and 'The Untouchables'.
Is the film based on a book?+
Yes, Carlito's Way is adapted from two novels by Edwin Torres, 'Carlito's Way' and 'After Hours'.
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