Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
Directed by Michael Scott Bregman
Genres - Drama, Action, Adventure, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Crime Drama, Gangster Film, Period Film |
Release Date - Sep 27, 2005 (USA - Unknown), Sep 27, 2005 (USA) |
Run Time - 93 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
In this belated prequel to director Brian De Palma's 1993 crime drama, gangster Carlito Brigante (Jay Hernandez) rises through the ranks of the New York underworld to establish himself as Spanish Harlem's most powerful kingpin. As the intoxication of ultimate power tightens its firm grip on the rising heroin czar, he soon learns that greed and deception are the unspoken laws of the street. With no one to trust except for his two brothers in crime, Carlito begins building an empire founded on supplying the city's addicts with the one product that is always in demand. His dreams of ruling the city finally becoming a reality, Carlito soon learns that the only way to sustain his power is through loyalty and respect. Adapted from author Edwin Torres' acclaimed novel, Carlito's Way: Rise to Power also stars Mario Van Peebles, Luis Guzmán, and Sean Combs.
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gang-leader, heroin, hustler, Puerto-Rican [nationality], race-relations