Carlito's Way (novel)
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| Author | Edwin Torres |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime |
| Published | 1975 |
| Publisher | E. P. Dutton & Co. |
Carlito's Way is a 1975 American crime novel written by Edwin Torres. The novel and its 1979 sequel After Hours were the basis of the 1993 Brian De Palma film Carlito's Way[1] as well as the 2005 prequel film Carlito's Way: Rise to Power.[2]
Production[edit]
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.[3]
Plot[edit]
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[edit]
Brigante has been portrayed by Al Pacino in the 1993 film Carlito's Way,[1] and by Jay Hernandez in the prequel Carlito's Way: Rise to Power.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Janet Maslin (1993-11-10). "Carlito's Way; The Triumph of Atmosphere Over Detail in Spanish Harlem". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "Edwin Torres IGN DVD speaks to the scribe responsible for Carlito's Way and its prequel, Rise to Power". Archived from the original on 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
- ^ "Mob Mondays – Five True Stories Behind Carlito's Way". AMC. Archived from the original on 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
- ^ Anita Gates (2005-10-01). "Carlito, When He Was Young". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2012-05-17. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
External links[edit]
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