Arrow is set to release a new special edition UHD and Blu-ray of the classic Carlito’s Way starring Al Pacino and directed by Brian De Palma. Available on Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray (as well as a Limited Edition 4K UHD + Blu-ray with an Original Artwork Slipcase), the release includes brand new audio commentaries and interviews, a fold-out poster and collector’s booklet.
Gangster Carlito Brigante (Al Pacino) gets released early from prison thanks to the work of his lawyer, Kleinfeld (Sean Penn). Vowing to go straight, Carlito nonetheless finds dangers waiting for him in the outside world. As Carlito works toward redemption, Kleinfeld sinks into cocaine-fuelled corruption. When Kleinfeld crosses the mob, Carlito gets caught in the crossfire and has to face a hard choice: remain loyal to the friend who freed him or protect a new life with the woman he loves (Penelope Ann Miller). With enemies closing in from all sides, Carlito must find his way before it’s too late.
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
– High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
– Original 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
– Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
– Brand new audio commentary by Matthew Seitz, author of The Wes Anderson Collection and The Soprano Sessions
– Brand new audio commentary by Dr Douglas Keesey, author of Brian De Palma’s Split-Screen: A Life in Film
– Carlito and the Judge, a brand new interview with Judge Edwin Torres, author of the novels Carlito’s Way and After Hours on which the screenplay for Carlito’s Way is based
– Cutting Carlito’s Way, a brand new interview with editors Bill Pankow and Kristina Boden
– De Palma’s Way, a brand new appreciation by film critic David Edelstein
– All the Stitches in the World: The Locations of Carlito’s Way, a brand new look at the New York locations of Carlito’s Way and how they look today
– De Palma on Carlito’s Way, an archival interview with director Brian De Palma
– The Making of Carlito’s Way, an archival documentary on the making of the film, produced for the original DVD release
– Theatrical trailer
– Image Gallery
– Limited edition packaging with a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative
– Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly commissioned artwork by Tom Ralston and Obviously Creative
– Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Barry Forshaw and original production notes
