Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
“He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind”
Synopsis
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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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-15
Top Cast
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Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante
Mario Van Peebles
Earl
Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes
Sean Combs
Hollywood Nicky
Michael Kelly
Rocco
Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff
Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.
Casper Martinez
Colorado
Domenick Lombardozzi
Artie Bottolota, Jr.
Jaclyn DeSantis
Leticia
Jamie Tirelli
Leticia's Father
Juan Carlos Hernández
Sigfredo
Mtume Gant
Reggie
Nelson Vasquez
Manny
Frank Pellegrino
Crooning Wiseguy
Julie McNiven
Carlito's Dancer
Raquel Alessi
Rocco's Girlfriend
Julissa Bermudez
Carlito's Date
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Bregman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Bregman
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Rogue Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Bregman
Michael Bregman, Edwin Torres
Joe Delia
Adam Holender
David Ray
Martin Bregman, Michael Bregman, Jay Cannold, Bo Dietl
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Bregman
Director
Michael Bregman
Screenplay
Martin Bregman
Producer
Michael Bregman
Producer
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
David Ray
Editor
Dan Leigh
Production Design
Sandra Hernandez
Costume Design
John Cenatiempo
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
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What is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power about?
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.
Who directed Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power was directed by Michael Bregman.
Who stars in Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?
The principal cast of Carlito's Way: Rise to Power includes Jay Hernandez, Mario Van Peebles, Luis Guzmán, Sean Combs, Michael Kelly.
When was Carlito's Way: Rise to Power released and how long is it?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carlito's Way: Rise to Power was composed by Joe Delia.
Is Carlito's Way: Rise to Power based on a book or true story?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edwin Torres".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carlito's Way: Rise to Power?
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).