''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''
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
Al Pacino
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in the 1993 film ''
Carlito's Way'',
[ and by Jay Hernandez in the ]prequel
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The term " ...
'' Carlito's Way: Rise to Power''.
References
External links
Good Reads
1975 American novels
Carlito's Way
American novels adapted into films
E. P. Dutton books
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