Carlito’s Way is a film from 1993, directed by Brian De Palma. This crime-drama features Al Pacino as Carlito, a Puerto Rican ex-con who yearns for a better life. This page will introduce you to the locations where this film was shot, reveal the dates of filming, and share some behind-the-scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot at various spots in New York City. Some key locations were the Dock Lane in Kings Point, Long Island, the 4th Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn, East Harlem in Manhattan, the Grand Central Station in Manhattan, and LeFigaro Cafe located in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Filming started on March 22, 1993, and lasted until July 20, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Al Pacino | Carlito |
| Sean Penn | Kleinfeld |
| Penelope Ann Miller | Gail |
| John Leguizamo | Benny Blanco |
| Ingrid Rogers | Steffie |
| James Rebhorn | Norwalk |
| Joseph Siravo | Vinnie Taglialucci |
| Viggo Mortensen | Lalin |
| Richard Foronjy | Pete Amadesso |
| Jorge Porcel | Saso (Ron) |
| Frank Minucci | Tony Taglialucci |
| Adrian Pasdar | Frankie |
| Ángel Salazar | Walberto |
| Al Israel | Rolando |
| Rick Aviles | Quisqueya |
| Edmonte Salvato | Joe Battaglia (Big Guy) |
| Paul Mazursky | Judge Feinstein |
| Tera Tabrizi | Club Date |
| Víctor Sierra | Kid |
| Caesar Cordova | Barber |
| Jon Seda | Dominican |
| Ruben Rivera | Dominican |
| Sherie Mambru | Girlfriend |
| Brenda Hernandez | Girlfriend |
| Elliot Santiago | Knifeman |
| Frank Ferrara | Manzanero |
| John Hoyt | Club Bouncer |
| Chuck Zito | Club Bouncer |
| Steven Puente | Club Bouncer |
| Tony Cucci | Club Bouncer |
| Alfred Sauchelli Jr. | Bodyguard |
| Anthony Catanese | Bodyguard |
| Sam Weber | Bodyguard |
| Sonny Zito | Bodyguard |
| Walter T. Meade | Jackson Corrections Officer |
| Michael Hadge | Diamond Room Man |
| Richard Council | Diamond Room Man |
| James Bulleit | Louie |
| Crystal Haney | Estate Party Woman |
| Mel Gorham | Pachanga’s Date |
| Rocco Sisto | Panama Hatman |
| John Finn | Duncan |
| Brian Tarantina | Speller |
| Jamie Tirelli | Valentin |
| Owen Hollander | Cab Driver |
| John Michael Bolger | Cop |
| Ralph Destino Jr. | Cop |
| Luke Toma | Cop |
| Frank Pietrangolare | Cop |
| Mike Sheehan | Cop |
| Dean Rader-Duval | Med Tech |
| Gene Canfield | Train Conductor |
| Sharmagne Leland-St. John | Woman at Grand Central |
| Orlando Urdaneta | Bartender |
| Troy A. Hawes | Solicitor at Go-Go Club |
| Kim Rideout | Gail’s Friend at Dance Studio |
| Drita Barak | Club Patron |
| Christopher Bregman | Club Patron |
| Natalia Ray | Club Patron |
| Joe Conzo | Club Patron |
| Debra Niewald | Club Patron |
| Christina Murphy | Waitress |
| Debbie Benitez | Dancer |
| Roberta Mathes | Dancer |
| Freddy Rios | Dancer |
| Mike Ramos | Dancer |
| Nelson Vasquez | Blanco Associate |
| Jason Daryn | Party Waiter |
| Dan Brennan | Party Guest |
| Vincent Pastore | Copa Wiseguy |
| Bo Dietl | Casino Man |
| Kato | Casino Man |
| James V. Miller | Black Jack Dealer |
| Marc Anthony | Latin Band at Disco |
| CiMa Birch | Afro Waitress (uncredited) |
| David Boston | Convention Delegate (uncredited) |
| Marisol Carrere | Club Patron / Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Vinny Cuevas | Subway Rider (uncredited) |
| Dono Cunningham | Subway Car Rider (uncredited) |
| Gregory D’Angelo | Young Lawyer City Hall (uncredited) |
| Robert DaGasta | Hippie (uncredited) |
| Jaclyn Dietl | Lead Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jack Fitzstephens | Train Announcer (uncredited) |
| Garlan Green | On-Air Personality (uncredited) |
| Ralph Hughes | Train Station Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Pete Macnamara | Brazilian Band Member (uncredited) |
| Charles Malota | Party Attendee By Pool (uncredited) |
| Daniel Margotta | Monchin (uncredited) |
| Daisy Martinez | Party Extra (uncredited) |
| Mike Mitchell Jr. | Kid On Train (uncredited) |
| Joe Moffa | Subway Patron (uncredited) |
| Romano Mosca | Carlito Brigante’s Bodyguard (uncredited) |
| David Moss | Man on the Train (uncredited) |
| Coati Mundi | Street Musician (uncredited) |
| Antone Pagán | Pacino’s Puerto Rican Coach (uncredited) |
| Mike Pont | Club DJ (uncredited) |
| Angel Ramirez Jr. | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Cice Rivera | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Ron Rivera | Latino (uncredited) |
| Ricardo J. Salazar | Club Patron / Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Frances Santiago | Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Saundra Santiago | Club Patron Dancing with Carlito (uncredited) |
| Alberto Suarez | Thug On Train (uncredited) |
| Denise Vasquez | Salsa Dancer / Cocktail Waitress (uncredited) |
| Enrique Veloz | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Bill Weeden | Party Animal (uncredited) |
| Kyle Wyatt | Club Dancer / Street Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was based on the works of writers Edwin Torres and David Koepp.
- The star cast included Sean Penn as Kleinfeld, Penelope Ann Miller as Gail, John Leguizamo as Benny Blanco, among others.
- The film secured two wins and received nine nominations in various award categories.
- It garnered reviews from 403 users and 115 critics.
- Viggo Mortensen played the role of Lalin while Luis Guzman played the character of Pachanga.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 4th Avenue Subway Station, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6497976
- Longitude: -74.0090161
- Place ID: ChIJY9tXJ8hawokRGYwdUTXKrHs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Grand Central Station, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7533582
- Longitude: -73.9768041
- Place ID: ChIJhRwB-yFawokRi0AhGH87UTc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: LeFigaro Cafe, Bleecker & MacDougal Streets, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7291712
- Longitude: -74.0012066
- Place ID: EjNCbGVlY2tlciBTdCAmIE1hY0RvdWdhbCBTdCwgTmV3IFlvcmssIE5ZIDEwMDEyLCBVU0EiZiJkChQKEgnvFF8YklnCiRHQAoHaZkihRBIUChIJ7xRfGJJZwokR0AKB2mZIoUQaFAoSCe9-U2uRWcKJEaDEHFssAUfdGhQKEgk_pagQklnCiRFIK3-kLFR_HSIKDUDHRhgV3k_k0w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bleecker St & MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
