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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)

PG-13 100 minutes EN Action , Adventure , Drama , Thriller
He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind
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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Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante
Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes
Sean Combs
Hollywood Nicky
Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff
Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.
Domenick Lombardozzi
Artie Bottolota, Jr.
Jamie Tirelli
Leticia's Father

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Director of Photography
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Production companies: Rogue Pictures
Production countries: United States of America
Budget: $9,000,000

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