Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

100 mins | Drama, Action, Thriller, Adventure | Sept. 27, 2005

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)

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

100 mins | Drama, Action, Thriller, Adventure | Sept. 27, 2005

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
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)
IMDb rating 5.0
Producers Rogue Pictures
Original title Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Directors Michael Bregman
Writers Michael Bregman, Edwin Torres

Cast

Jay Hernandez

as Carlito Brigante

Luis Guzmán

as Nacho Reyes

Sean Combs

as Hollywood Nicky

Michael Kelly

as Rocco

Giancarlo Esposito

as Little Jeff

Burt Young

as Artie Bottolota Sr.