Carlito's Way (1993) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by Brian De Palma · Starring Al Pacino, Penelope Ann Miller
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.
Where was Carlito's Way filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Carlito's neighborhood and early scenes establishing his street life and connections. The Lower East Side serves as Carlito's home turf, grounding the film in the authentic New York street culture where the protagonist operated
- New York, United States, New York – Carlito and Gail meet and converse in the terminal; key romantic and plot development scenes. The iconic terminal provides a romantic yet transient backdrop for the developing relationship between Carlito and Gail, symbolizing movement and escape
- New York, United States, New York – Carlito and Gail walk and spend romantic moments together in the park. Central Park provides contrast to the urban crime world, offering a peaceful setting for Carlito's personal moments and dreams of legitimate life
- New York, United States, New York – Street scenes and encounters in Harlem establishing Carlito's underworld connections. Harlem's streets authenticate the film's depiction of New York's drug trade and criminal underworld during the 1970s-80s era