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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

2005-09-27 · 93 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · Thriller · Crime

Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Assisted by his two brothers-in-crime, Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only way to survive at the top is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the rules of the street.

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Directors
Michael Bregman
Production companies
Rogue Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000

Top Cast

Jay HernandezJay HernandezCarlito Brigante
Mario Van PeeblesMario Van PeeblesEarl
Luis GuzmánLuis GuzmánNacho Reyes
Sean CombsSean CombsHollywood Nicky
Michael KellyMichael KellyRocco
Giancarlo EspositoGiancarlo EspositoLittle Jeff
Burt YoungBurt YoungArtie Bottolota Sr.
Casper MartinezColorado
Domenick LombardozziDomenick LombardozziArtie Bottolota, Jr.
Jaclyn DeSantisJaclyn DeSantisLeticia
Jamie TirelliJamie TirelliLeticia's Father
Juan Carlos HernándezJuan Carlos HernándezSigfredo
Mtume GantReggie
Nelson VasquezNelson VasquezManny
Frank PellegrinoFrank PellegrinoCrooning Wiseguy
Julie McNivenJulie McNivenCarlito's Dancer
Raquel AlessiRaquel AlessiRocco's Girlfriend
Julissa BermudezJulissa BermudezCarlito's Date
Cher CosenzaCher CosenzaGoGo Club Dancer
Sativa VerteSativa VerteGoGo Club Dancer

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