A classic crime thriller movie is airing on TV tonight

The film is from the director of Scarface and The Untouchables.

Based upon novels by Edwin Torres, the film follows Carlito Brigante (Pacino), a career criminal who is released after years in prison into '70s New York and vows to go straight.

Hoping to rekindle his romance with his dancer ex-girlfriend, Gail (Penelope Ann Miller, The Relic) and retire to the Caribbean, Carlito nevertheless finds himself sucked back into the NYC underworld.

This is thanks to the shady dealings of his lawyer and old friend, Dave (Oscar-winner Sean Penn, Mystic River).

While only lukewarmly received from audiences and critics upon release, Carlito's Way's reputation has vastly improved over time.

In particular, De Palma's stylish direction, Pacino's soulful lead performance, the movie's heartbreaking story and its train station-set climax have been singled out for praise.

The film also boasts a great supporting cast full of future stars, including John Leguizamo (Romeo + Juliet), John Ortiz (Miami Vice), Luis Guzmán (Boogie Nights) and Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings).

Carlito's Way is airing on Legend tonight at 11.05pm. It's also available to rent on Amazon, Apple TV and Google Play.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Yesterday - BBC Three - 10pm

After Jack, a struggling musician, regains consciousness after being hit by a bus, he wakes up to find he is the only person who can remember The Beatles.

Rocketman - E4 - 9pm

Golden Globe-winning Elton John biopic, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell and Richard Madden.

Acts of Violence - Legend Xtra - 1.20m

Three Midwestern brothers, a crime lord, and an incorruptible cop are on a deadly collision course when the youngest brother's fiancée is kidnapped by human traffickers.

Pitch Perfect - ITV2 - 8pm and 9.05pm

2012 musical comedy, starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson and Skylar Astin.

Lonesome Dove Church - Legend - 3.30am

A travelling Texas preacher puts plans to build his own church on hold to rescue his estranged son who is accused of robbery and murder.