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From the Producer of Scarface and Carlito’s Way Comes
the Highly Anticipated Film about the Early Years of the Gangster Legend Carlito
Brigante
David Linde, President of Rogue Pictures commented: “The studio has made it a priority initiative to create quality, cutting-edge content. To that end, we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with such high-caliber filmmakers as Martin and Michael Bregman. They have delivered a spectacular original film with just the right mix of action, suspense and drama to satisfy not only devotees of Carlito’s Way but anyone who is a fan of gangster movies.” Added Craig Kornblau, President of Universal Studios Home Entertainment: “Consumer demand for gangster classics has never been stronger. With Carlito’s Way Rise To Power, we capitalized on the opportunity to create further velocity for a property that has an unmistakable resonance among film fans. Through this collaboration, Marty and Michael have once again deftly captured the essence of Edwin Torres’ acclaimed novel.” Like its predecessor, Carlito’s Way Rise to Power was adapted from the critically acclaimed novels of Edwin Torres, Carlito’s Way and After Hours. Both were based on the author’s experiences growing up in New York’s crime-ridden East Harlem in the 1960s. Directed by Carlito’s Way producer Michael Scott Bregman, the film features rising star Jay Hernandez (Friday Night Lights, Ladder 49) as Carlito Brigante, who learns the importance of unwavering friendship, respect, honor and loyalty as he leads the bloody three-sided war between Black, Italian and Puerto Rican factions. Celebrated gangster actor, Luis Guzmán (Carlito’s Way, Boogie Nights), plays hit man Nacho Reyes, who will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Sean Combs (Monster’s Ball) stars as Hollywood Nicky, the powerful and flamboyant leader of a rival drug ring. As Carlito and his brothers-in-crime (Mario Van Peebles of New Jack City and Michael Kelly of Dawn of the Dead) build a lucrative heroin trade, they must learn the rules of this complex and deadly world where survival depends on protecting loyalties and respecting the rules of the street. The incredible cast also includes Jaclyn DeSantis (Just Another Story) and Burt Young (Rocky). Carlito’s Way
Becomes a Gangster Classic
Synopsis CAST & FILMMAKERS Director: Michael Scott Bregman TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD DVD Bonus Features: Got Your Back: Carlito’s Brothers In Time: A look at the special bond between Carlito, Rocco, and Earl. How did these three men of different ethnic backgrounds form their own brotherhood in a period of time when race lines were heavily drawn in the streets New York City? Bringin’ The ‘Hood To Life: Stepping back in time, filmmakers work to create the period look of this film with interviews from cast & crew members, including Mario Van Peebles. The Making Of Carlito’s Way Rise To Power Set Tour With “Earl”: Mario Van Peebles (“Earl”) gives us a brief impromptu tour of the set in character. Deleted Scenes. Gag Reel.Source: Official Release
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Universal
City, California, September 9, 2005— Carlito’s Way Rise to Power, the
gritty, urban action film that reveals the early years of gangster legend
Carlito Brigante, will be available on DVD September 27th, and released in
select theaters in New York and Los Angeles September 30, 2005. From Martin
Bregman, the acclaimed producer of Scarface and Carlito’s Way, Carlito’s Way
Rise to Power is a Universal DVD Original release from the recently announced
collaboration between Rogue Pictures and Universal Studios Home Entertainment.