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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

# He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind
Action   Adventure   Drama   Thriller
📜 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)
💵 Budget: USD 9,000,000
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2005-09-27
⌚ Running Time: 100 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 4.614

Beloved Cast

Jay Hernandez original image
Carlito Brigante
Jay Hernandez
Mario Van Peebles original image
Earl
Mario Van Peebles
Luis Guzmán original image
Nacho Reyes
Luis Guzmán
P. Diddy original image
Hollywood Nicky
P. Diddy
Michael Kelly original image
Rocco
Michael Kelly
Giancarlo Esposito original image
Little Jeff
Giancarlo Esposito
Burt Young original image
Artie Bottolota Sr.
Burt Young
Casper Martinez original image
Colorado
Casper Martinez
Domenick Lombardozzi original image
Artie Bottolota, Jr.
Domenick Lombardozzi
Jaclyn DeSantis original image
Leticia
Jaclyn DeSantis
Jamie Tirelli original image
Leticia's Father
Jamie Tirelli
Juan Carlos Hernández original image
Sigfredo
Juan Carlos Hernández
Mtume Gant original image
Reggie
Mtume Gant
Nelson Vasquez original image
Manny
Nelson Vasquez
Julie McNiven original image
Carlito's dancer
Julie McNiven

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