Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by Anthony H — 25 May 2012

Another great gangster film from the duo of De Palma and Pacino.

This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by Anthony H on 25 May 2012.

Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.

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