Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $9,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.93 |
Directed By
Michael Bregman
Crew
Michael Bregman
Michael Bregman
Edwin Torres
Martin Bregman
Michael Bregman
Joe Delia
Adam Holender
David Ray
Aaron Vexler
Charlie Dibe
TOP CAST
Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante
Mario Van Peebles
Earl
Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes
Diddy
Hollywood Nicky
Michael Kelly
Rocco
Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff
Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.
Casper Martinez
Colorado
Domenick Lombardozzi
Artie Bottolota, Jr.
Jaclyn DeSantis
Leticia
Jamie Tirelli
Leticia's Father
Juan Carlos Hernández
Sigfredo
Mtume Gant
Reggie
Nelson Vasquez
Manny
Julie McNiven
Carlito's dancer
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