''Carlito's Way'' is a 1975 American crime novel written by Edwin Torres. The novel and its 1979 sequel ''

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'' were the basis of the 1993

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film ''

Carlito's Way ''Carlito's Way'' is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Koepp, based on the novels '' Carlito's Way'' (1975) and '' After Hours'' (1979) by Judge Edwin Torres. It stars Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelop ...

'' as well as the 2005 prequel film '' Carlito's Way: Rise to Power''.

Production

Torres has stated that Brigante was a combination of several men he knew in his street days, as well as a compilation of several of his own personal characteristics.

Plot

A Puerto Rican gangster, Carlito Brigante, is released early from prison and tries to go straight and leave his former life of crime behind.

Film

Brigante has been portrayed by

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in the 1993 film ''

'', and by

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in the

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'' Carlito's Way: Rise to Power''.

References

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1975 American novels Carlito's Way American novels adapted into films E. P. Dutton books {{1970s-crime-novel-stub