Carlito’s Way / Пyть Kaрлитo / Brian De Palma / 1993 / Official Trailer
Carlito’s Way is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma, based on the novels Carlito’s Way (1975) and After Hours (1979) by Judge Edwin Torres.
Carlito’s Way initially received mixed reviews from critics, with a lukewarm result at the box office, though general reception to the film has improved in the subsequent years since its release. Both Penn and Miller received Golden Globe nominations for their performances. A prequel titled Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power, based on the first novel, was released direct-to-video in 2005.
Cast: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, John Leguizamo, Luis Guzmán, Ángel Salazar, Jorge Porcel, Al Israel, Ingrid Rogers, James Rebhorn, John Finn, Michael P. Moran, Joseph Siravo, Frank Minucci, Rocco Sisto, Adrian Pasdar, Richard Foronjy, Vincent Pastore, Viggo Mortensen, John Augstin Ortiz, Jaime Sánchez.
Directed: Brian De Palma.
Produced: Martin Bregman, Willi Baer, Michael S. Bregman.
Written: David Koepp.
Edited: Bill Pankow.
Based: Carlito’s Way and After Hours by Edwin Torres.
Cinematography: Stephen H. Burum.
Music: Patrick Doyle.
Release: November 12, 1993 (United States).
Distributed: Universal Pictures.
Production: Epic Productions, Bregman/Baer Productions.
Running Time: 02:24:09.