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1993 · 144 min · R

Carlito's Way

Directed by Brian De Palma · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Carlito's Way (1993) is a Crime film, directed by Brian De Palma set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 144 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and neo noir, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of fate & destiny, redemption, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Patrick Doyle
Cinematography
Stephen H. Burum
Cast
Al PacinoSean PennPenelope Ann MillerJohn LeguizamoIngrid RogersLuis GuzmánJames RebhornJoseph Siravo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeNeo Noir
Themes
Fate & DestinyRedemptionBetrayal
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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