Carlito's Way
” A former convict tries to resist the temptation of drugs and violence in N.Y.C. ”
Brian De PalmaAvailable at home
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Carlito's Way (1993)
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One of great movies from director Brian De Palma, with amazing sequences. The performances of Al Pacino and Sean Penn are unforgettable, not to mention the story has a human look at the tale of a former mobster who now wants to lead a righteous life.
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A Puerto Rican former convict, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of N.Y.C.
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