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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
“He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind”
4.8 / 10• 2005• 1h 40m•PG-13• English
ActionAdventureDramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante
Lead
Mario Van Peebles
Earl
Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes
Sean Combs
Hollywood Nicky
Michael Kelly
Rocco
Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff
Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.
CM
Casper Martinez
Colorado
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Bregman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
