Carlito's Way
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.
Critics Sentiment
Italians pursue Carlito through the subway system to Grand Central
Carlito accompanies cousin Guajiro to the botched drug deal
The film jumps from the relatively quiet mob retaliation setup to the spectacular subway chase sequence, gaining 1.9 points.
Carlito's Way maintains strong audience appreciation throughout, with reviewers consistently praising De Palma's direction and Pacino's performance. The film builds to spectacular action sequences in the final act, particularly the subway chase which critics universally hailed as masterful filmmaking. Despite the tragic ending, reviewers found the conclusion emotionally powerful and poetically fitting.
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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
Jorge Porcel
Saso
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
Battaglia (Big Guy)
Paul Mazursky
Judge Feinstein
Crew
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