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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)

He Rose Up On The Bodies He Left Behind

Genre : Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Runtime : 1H 40M

Director : Michael Bregman
Writer : Michael Bregman

Synopsis

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)

Actors

Jay Hernandez
Jay Hernandez
Carlito Brigante
Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles
Earl
Luis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Nacho Reyes
Sean Combs
Sean Combs
Hollywood Nicky
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
Rocco
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
Little Jeff
Burt Young
Burt Young
Artie Bottolota Sr.

Crews

Michael Bregman
Michael Bregman
Director
Michael Bregman
Michael Bregman
Screenplay
Edwin Torres
Edwin Torres
Novel
Martin Bregman
Martin Bregman
Producer
Michael Bregman
Michael Bregman
Producer
Joe Delia
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Adam Holender
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
David Ray
David Ray
Editor
Charlie Dibe
Charlie Dibe
Production Assistant

Trailers and other movies

Carlito's Way Rise to Power 1 trailer
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power - Trailer

Posters and backgrounds

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