Carlito's Way: Rise to Power - 2005

Jay Hernandez (Friday Night Lights), Mario Van Peebles (Ali), Luis Guzmán (Carlito's Way) and Sean Combs (Monster's Ball) star in the gripping tale of the early years of gangster legend Carlito Brigante. Seduced by the power of the brutal New York underworld, he enters a deadly circle of greed and retribution. Carlito is on the fast track to becoming Spanish Harlem's ultimate kingpin. He quickly learns, however, that the only real means is through loyalty to his friends and respect for the principles of the road. (FILMAFFINITY)