Movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power"

In the 60´s, the Puerto Rican Carlito Brigante, the Afro-American Earl and the Italian Rocco become best friends while in prison. When they are released, Rocco intermediates a heroin business with a family of the Italian Mafia leaded by Artie Bottolota Sr. Carlito negotiates with the lord Leroy "Hollywood Nicky" Barnes the area where the trio could operate in his neighborhood and sooner the three friends become powerful. Later, Carlito dates and has an affair with the beautiful Leticia. When Earl decides to move to Barbados with his girlfriend and leave the heroin business, his stupid younger brother causes a situation with the Italian mobsters, and Carlito and Rocco have to resolve the mess to save their lives.

Starring actors in "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power" movie:

Jay Hernandez as a character Carlito Brigante Jay Hernandez also starred in the next movies: "Torque" in a role of Dalton; "Ladder 49" in a role of Keith Perez; "Hostel" in a role of Paxton; "World Trade Center" in a role of Dominick Pezzulo; "Hostel: Part II" in a role of Paxton; "Nomad" in a role of Erali; "Lakeview Terrace" in a role of Javier Villareal; "Quarantine" in a role of Jake; "Nothing Like the Holidays" in a role of Ozzy;

Mario Van Peebles as a character Earl Mario Van Peebles also starred in the next movies: "Ali" in a role of Malcolm X; "New Jack City" in a role of Stone; "Heartbreak Ridge" in a role of Corporal 'Stitch' Jones; "Full Eclipse" in a role of Max Dire; "Solo" in a role of Solo; "Multiple Sarcasms" in a role of Rocky;

Luis Guzmán as a character Nacho Reyes Luis Guzmán also starred in the next movies: "The Bone Collector" in a role of Eddie Ortiz; "Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd" in a role of Ray; "Anger Management" in a role of Lou; "Punch-Drunk Love" in a role of Lance; "The Count of Monte Cristo" in a role of Jacopo the Maggot, Monte Cristo's Valet; "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" in a role of Felix Laranga; "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Bald Man; "Boogie Nights" in a role of Maurice T. Rodriguez; "Black Rain" in a role of Frankie; "Hard Luck" in a role of Mendez; "Waiting..." in a role of Raddimus; "War" in a role of Benny; "Family Business" in a role of Julio Torres, Vitel Meat Worker; "Fast Food Nation" in a role of Benny; "Carlito's Way" in a role of Pachanga; "The Salton Sea" in a role of Quincy; "Still Waiting..." in a role of Raddimus; "Snake Eyes" in a role of Cyrus; "Cleaner" in a role of Det. Jim Vargas; "Nothing Like the Holidays" in a role of Johnny; "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" in a role of Phil Ramos; "Disappearances" in a role of Brother St. Hilaire; "Confidence" in a role of Manzano; "Out of Sight" in a role of Chino;

Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs as a character Hollywood Nicky Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs starred only in the movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power"

Michael Kelly as a character Rocco Michael Kelly also starred in the next movies: "Invincible" in a role of Pete; "Unbreakable" in a role of Doctor Dubin; "Dawn of the Dead" in a role of CJ; "Tooth & Nail" in a role of Viper; "Tenderness" in a role of Gary; "The Six Wives of Henry Lefay" in a role of Guitar Player; "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" in a role of Vincent; "Defendor" in a role of Paul Carter;

Giancarlo Esposito as a character Little Jeff Giancarlo Esposito also starred in the next movies: "The Usual Suspects" in a role of Jack Baer, FBI; "Last Holiday" in a role of Senator Dillings; "Blind Horizon" in a role of JC Reynolds; "Night on Earth" in a role of YoYo; "Ali" in a role of Cassius Clay, Sr.; "Piñero" in a role of Miguel Algarin; "Mo' Better Blues" in a role of Left Hand Lacey; "Taps" in a role of Cadet Captain J.C. Pierce; "Feel the Noise" in a role of Roberto Vega; "King of New York" in a role of Lance; "SherryBaby" in a role of Parole Officer Hernandez; "Monkeybone" in a role of Hypnos;

Jaclyn DeSantis as a character Leticia Jaclyn DeSantis starred only in the movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power"

Burt Young as a character Artie Bottolota Sr. Burt Young also starred in the next movies: "Once Upon a Time in America" in a role of Joe Minaldi; "The Adventures of Pluto Nash" in a role of Gino; "Back to School" in a role of Lou; "Rocky Balboa" in a role of Paulie; "Rocky III" in a role of Paulie; "Hack!" in a role of JT Bates; "Rocky" in a role of Paulie Pennino; "Rocky II" in a role of Paulie; "Rocky IV" in a role of Paulie; "Rocky V" in a role of Paulie; "Land of Plenty" in a role of Sherman; "Amityville II: The Possession" in a role of Anthony Montelli; "Excessive Force" in a role of Sal DiMarco;

Mtume Gant as a character Reggie Mtume Gant starred only in the movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power"

Domenick Lombardozzi as a character Artie Jr. Domenick Lombardozzi also starred in the next movies: "Miami Vice" in a role of Switek;

Juan Carlos Hernández as a character Sigfredo Juan Carlos Hernández also starred in the next movies: "Against the Ropes" in a role of Pedro Hernandez; "High Crimes" in a role of Major Hernandez;

Eric Nieves as a character Chucho Eric Nieves starred only in the movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power"

Jaime Tirelli as a character Leticia's Father Jaime Tirelli also starred in the next movies: "Washington Heights" in a role of Guillermo; "Bella" in a role of Father; "Sugar" in a role of Osvaldo; "The Ministers" in a role of Father Gorbia;

Nelson Vasquez as a character Manny Sanchez Nelson Vasquez also starred in the next movies: "Piñero" in a role of Tito Goya; "Money Train" in a role of Subway Robber;

Casper Martinez as a character Colorado Casper Martinez starred only in the movie "Carlito's Way: Rise to Power"