Review of Carlito's Way (1993) by Jennifer L — 23 Nov 2008

Ti latrevo.

Apo tis agapimenes mou me to theo.

This review of Carlito's Way (1993) was written by Jennifer L on 23 Nov 2008.

Carlito's Way has generally received very positive reviews.

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