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

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind

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Jay Hernandez (Friday Night Lights), Mario Van Peebles (Ali), Luis Guzmán (Carlito's Way) and Sean Combs (Monster's Ball) star in the gripping tale of the early years of gangster legend Carlito Brigante. Seduced by the power of the brutal New York underworld, he 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. (FILMAFFINITY)

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Budget

$9000000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

4.6/10

Release Date

27 September 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez

Carlito Brigante

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

Earl

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Nacho Reyes

Sean Combs

Sean Combs

Hollywood Nicky

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Rocco

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Little Jeff

Burt Young

Burt Young

Artie Bottolota Sr.

Casper Martinez

Casper Martinez

Colorado

Domenick Lombardozzi

Domenick Lombardozzi

Artie Bottolota, Jr.

Jaclyn DeSantis

Jaclyn DeSantis

Leticia

Jamie Tirelli

Jamie Tirelli

Leticia's Father

Juan Carlos Hernández

Juan Carlos Hernández

Sigfredo

Mtume Gant

Mtume Gant

Reggie

Nelson Vasquez

Nelson Vasquez

Manny

Julie McNiven

Julie McNiven

Carlito's dancer

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