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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

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Carlito's Way

Original title

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Year

2005

Running time

89 min.

Country

United States

Director

Michael Scott Bregman

Screenwriter

Michael Scott Bregman. Novel: Edwin Torres

Cast

Music

Joe Delia

Cinematography

Adam Holender

Producer

Universal Pictures

Genre

Action | Mafia. Prequel. 1960s

Synopsis

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.

Critics' reviews

"'Rise to Power' is notable for one achievement: unconvincing as a rich man who enjoys power and luxuries"

Anita Gates: The New York Times
"Conspicuously underwhelming."

Joe Leydon: Variety

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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

2005

Michael Scott Bregman

5.2

(1,168)