Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way is a 1993 crime film directed by Brian De Palma, based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Judge Edwin Torres. The film adaptation was scripted by David Koepp. It stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzman, John Leguizamo, Jorge Porcel, Joseph Siravo, and Viggo Mortensen. The film's featured song, "You Are So Beautiful", was performed by Joe Cocker. The film is based mainly on After Hours, but used the title of the first novel to avoid it being confused with Martin Scorsese's 1985 film of the same name, and focuses on Carlito's activities once he is...
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quick facts
Release date:November 10, 1993
Directed by:Brian De Palma
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:144 Minutes
Producer:Martin Bregman, Michael Scott Bregman, Willi Bär
Editor:Bill Pankow, Kristina Boden
Music by:Patrick Doyle
Cinematography:Stephen H. Burum
Screenplay by:David Koepp
Estimated budget:$30,000,000
Adapted from:Carlito's way
Genre:Thriller

Cast of Carlito's Way

John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
Benny Blanco
Born:July 22, 1964
Age:47
Luis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Pachanga
Born:August 28, 1956
Age:55
Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Carlito Brigante
Born:April 25, 1940
Age:72
Sean Penn
Sean Penn
David Kleinfeld
Born:August 17, 1960
Age:51
Viggo Mortensen
Viggo Mortensen
Lalin
Born:October 20, 1958
Age:53
Vincent Pastore
Vincent Pastore
Copa Wiseguy
Born:July 14, 1946
Age:65

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1994 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Sean Penn
1994 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Penelope Ann Miller
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Film director of Carlito's Way

Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma
Born: September 11, 1940
Age: 71

Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films, including such box office successes as the horror film Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, The Untouchables, and Mission:...
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Music contributors for Carlito's Way

Patrick Doyle
Patrick Doyle

Patrick Doyle is a classically trained composer. A longtime collaborator of actor/director Kenneth Branagh, Doyle is known for his work scoring such...
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Prequels and sequels to Carlito's Way

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Filming locations for Carlito's Way

New York City
New York City

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When did the film "Carlito's Way" debut?
  • A:
    The film premiered in November, 1993.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the movie, "Carlito's Way"?
  • A:
    The motion picture is rated R (USA).
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the movie "Carlito's Way"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 144 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities starred in movie, "Carlito's Way"?
  • A:
    Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzmán, Viggo Mortensen and John Leguizamo starred in the film.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the motion picture, "Carlito's Way"?
  • A:
    Universal Studios distributed the movie.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film Carlito's Way?
  • A:
    Patrick Doyle composed sheet music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "Carlito's Way"?
  • A:
    Martin Bregman, Michael Scott Bregman and Willi Bär were the film's producers.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer for the film Carlito's Way?
  • A:
    Edwin Torres and David Koepp wrote the script for the movie.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the movie "Carlito's Way"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the movie is 144 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which locations were shown in the movie Carlito's Way?
  • A:
    The motion picture's featured locations include New York.
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