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 Film4 tonight at 11.20pm. It's also available to rent on Amazon, Apple TV and Google Play.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Coming 2 America - Sky Max - 8pm

Eddie Murphy returns in this 2021 comedy sequel to his ’80s classic, Coming to America.

Deadpool 2 - Film4 - 9pm

Ryan Reynolds' "merc with a mouth" returns.

The Bounty Hunter - Legend - 9pm

The critically panned action comedy starring Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston.

Carrie - BBC Four - 10pm

Another Brian De Palma-directed classic, this time it's his adaptation of Stephen King's legendary story about a bullied teen (Sissy Spacek) who develops telekinetic powers.

Schindler's List - BBC Two - 11pm

Liam Neeson stars in Steven Spielberg’s powerful Holocaust drama, which won seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

The Hitman's Apprentice - Legend - 11.10pm

Also known as The Liability in some territories, this British thriller follows a young man (Jack O’Connell) forced to work as a driver for an ageing hitman (Tim Roth).

The Elephant Man - BBC Four - 11.35pm

Legendary filmmaker David Lynch achieved his mainstream breakthrough with this beautiful, tear-jerking historical drama starring Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt, which is loosely based on true events.

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