Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.
Al Pacino
as Carlito Brigante
Sean Penn
as David Kleinfeld
Penelope Ann Miller
as Gail
John Leguizamo
as Benny Blanco
Ingrid Rogers
as Steffie
Luis Guzmán
as Pachanga
James Rebhorn
as Norwalk
Joseph Siravo
as Vincent Taglialucci
Viggo Mortensen
as Lalin
Richard Foronjy
as Pete Amadesso
Jorge Porcel
as Saso
Frank Minucci
as Tony Taglialucci
