Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005)
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.
Director:
Michael Bregman
Writer:
Michael Bregman
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Jay Hernandez as Carlito Brigante |
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Mario Van Peebles as Earl |
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Luis Guzmán as Nacho Reyes |
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Sean Combs as Hollywood Nicky |
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Michael Kelly as Rocco |
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Giancarlo Esposito as Little Jeff |
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Burt Young as Artie Bottolota Sr. |
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Casper Martinez as Colorado |
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Domenick Lombardozzi as Artie Bottolota, Jr. |
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Jaclyn DeSantis as Leticia |
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Jamie Tirelli as Leticia's Father |
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Juan Carlos Hernández as Sigfredo |
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Mtume Gant as Reggie |
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Nelson Vasquez as Manny |
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Julie McNiven as Carlito's dancer |
| Directing | Michael Bregman | Director |
| Writing | Michael Bregman | Screenplay |
| Writing | Edwin Torres | Novel |
| Production | Martin Bregman | Producer |
| Production | Michael Bregman | Producer |
| Sound | Joe Delia | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Adam Holender | Director of Photography |
| Editing | David Ray | Editor |
| Crew | Aaron Vexler | Stunts |
| Production | Charlie Dibe | Production Assistant |