Soundtrack
Releases
The film was released on VHS and LaserDisc in fullscreen and widescreen versions. It was eventually released on DVD in 2004, with an Ultimate Edition in 2005. The Ultimate Edition DVD includes deleted scenes, an interview with De Palma, a "making-of" documentary, and more. In 2007, an HD DVD version was released that features the same bonus material as the Ultimate Edition. The film was released on Blu-ray on May 18, 2010.
Prequel
A prequel based on Edwin Torres' first novel was released direct-to-video in 2005, with the title Carlito's Way: Rise to Power. Critically panned, the film nevertheless received Torres' blessing as an accurate adaptation of the first novel.
References
Bibliography
- Universal Pictures, Carlito's Way "Press Pack," 1993.
- Highbury Entertainment, "The Making Of Carlito's Way," Hotdog Magazine, 2000.