Pacino immediately approached producer Martin Brigman to make the film, and producer Michael Scott Brigman recommended the script written by David Cap. After repeated discussions, several creators decided to adapt the screenplay based on the novel "After Hours", because Pacino is about the same age as Carlito in the book, but the title is still "Carlito's Way" to distinguish it from Martin Sco. Seth's "After Work".
Carlito's Way Creative background
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In 1973, Al Pacino first heard of Carrito's name in the YMCA Gymnasium in New York. In 1989, Pacino, who wanted to put Carrito on the big screen, was sued by producer Elliott Castner, who claimed that he had negotiated with Pacino to shoot a movie about the card. The film requested Pacino, who had changed his original intention, to pay US$6 million in liquidated damages. The lawsuit was later cancelled and the film’s shooting plan was aborted.
Pacino immediately approached producer Martin Brigman to make the film, and producer Michael Scott Brigman recommended the script written by David Cap. After repeated discussions, several creators decided to adapt the screenplay based on the novel "After Hours", because Pacino is about the same age as Carlito in the book, but the title is still "Carlito's Way" to distinguish it from Martin Sco. Seth's "After Work".
Pacino immediately approached producer Martin Brigman to make the film, and producer Michael Scott Brigman recommended the script written by David Cap. After repeated discussions, several creators decided to adapt the screenplay based on the novel "After Hours", because Pacino is about the same age as Carlito in the book, but the title is still "Carlito's Way" to distinguish it from Martin Sco. Seth's "After Work".
Extended Reading
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Carlito: Adiós, counselor.
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David Kleinfeld: Hey Louie... Louie, your fuckin' chick's givin' you a handjob right in front of everybody. I got guests here, for christsake. People are eating.
Louie: Take it easy, Dave.
David Kleinfeld: No-you take it easy. You got any manners? You wanna fuck her, fuck her like a normal human being - take her in the bedroom.