Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power Theatrical Poster Country United States Directed by Michael Bregman Release Date 2005 Language English Studio Rogue Pictures Distributor Universal Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Carlito Brigante Jay Hernandez Earl Mario Van Peebles Nacho Reyes Luis Guzmán Hollywood Nicky P. Diddy Rocco Michael Kelly Little Jeff Giancarlo Esposito Artie Bottolota Sr. Burt Young Reggie Mtume Gant Buck Chuck Zito Artie Bottolota Jr. Domenick Lombardozzi

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power is a 2005 direct-to-video prequel to the 1993 film Carlito's Way. In the prequel, Jay Hernandez takes over the role of Carlito Brigante, the character played by Al Pacino in the original film. The film's cast also includes Mario Van Peebles and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.

The following weapons were used in the film Carlito's Way: Rise to Power:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Many mobsters in the film, including Artie Bottolota Sr. (Burt Young) and his son Artie Bottolota Jr. (Domenick Lombardozzi), carry Smith & Wesson Model 36 snubnoses. Reggie (Mtume Gant) also has one, notably seen when he kidnaps Artie Jr. and during his stand-off with Carlito and Nacho.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special

A mobster's Model 36 lays on the ground after the massacre.

Gino (Edmonte Salvato III) checks the "piece" that Reggie keeps in his sock.

Reggie approaches Artie Jr. before kidnapping him.

Reggie aims his Model 36 at Carlito.

Artie Sr. draws his Model 36 on Carlito.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB

A heavy-barreled Smith & Wesson Model 10 can be seen early in the film during vignettes of people being shot.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special

The Model 10 fires.

Ruger Service Six

"Hollywood Nicky" (P. Diddy) kills a hood with a Ruger Service Six fitted with Pachmayr grips.

Ruger Service Six .357 Magnum

Nicky fires his Ruger at the hood.

Nicky approaches his kill, Ruger in hand.

Nicky tucks the Ruger back under his vest, carrying it "Mexican-style" in his waist.

Smith & Wesson Model 64

Carlito Brigante (Jay Hernandez) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 64 as his primary sidearm throughout the film.

Smith & Wesson Model 64 Stainless Model - .38 Special

Carlito shoots Manny.

Nacho and Carlito burst in on Reggie and Earl, who also have their guns drawn.

Carlito holds his Model 64 as Reggie talks to him.

Carlito threatens Nacho.

Ruger Speed Six snub-nose

Manny Sanchez (Nelson Vasquez) carries a holstered Ruger Speed Six snubnose, which Carlito glances at after shooting him.

Ruger Speed Six with stainless steel finish .357 Magnum

Manny's holstered snub sits next to him on the ground.

Colt Detective Special

Several characters carry third-generation Colt Detective Special snubnoses, including Earl (Mario Van Peebles), Buck (Chuck Zito), and Sigfredo (Juan Carlos Hernandez).

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special

Sigfredo approaches Carlito after shooting him twice in the back.

One of Reggie's partners holds a Colt DS on Artie Jr. while kidnapping him.

Earl with his Detective Special during the stand-off with Carlito and Nacho.

Buck fires his third-gen Colt DS during the shootout with Nicky's guys and the police.

Colt Python

Nacho Reyes (Luis Guzmán) carries two .357 Magnum Colt Python revolvers.

Colt Python .357 Magnum

Nacho loads his two Pythons.

Python drawn, Nacho prepares to break into Reggie's girlfriend's apartment.

Nacho and Carlito burst in on Reggie and Earl.

Nacho reminds Carlito that he has orders to kill him as well.