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Film / 2005
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
Directed by
Michael Bregman
Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante 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.
The story
Seduced by the brutal New York underworld, future gangster legend Carlito Brigante 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.
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Jay HernandezCarlito Brigante
Mario Van PeeblesEarl
Luis GuzmánNacho Reyes
Sean CombsHollywood Nicky
Michael KellyRocco
Giancarlo EspositoLittle Jeff
Burt YoungArtie Bottolota Sr.
Casper MartinezColorado
Domenick LombardozziArtie Bottolota, Jr.
Jaclyn DeSantisLeticia
Jamie TirelliLeticia's Father
Juan Carlos HernándezSigfredo
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