On this day in movie history - Carlito’s Way (1993)

Carlito’s Way

directed by Brian De Palma,

written by David Koepp,

based on the novels Carlito's Way and After Hours by Edwin Torres,

was released in the United States on November 12, 1993.

Music by Patrick Doyle.

Cast:

Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, John Leguizamo, Ingrid Rogers, Luis Guzmán, James Rebhorn, Joseph Siravo, Viggo Mortensen, Richard Foronjy, Jorge Porcel, Frank Minucci, Adrian Pasdar, John Ortiz, Ángel Salazar, Al Israel, Rick Aviles, Jaime Sánchez, Edmonte Salvato, Paul Mazursky, Tera Tabrizi, Víctor Sierra, Caesar Cordova, Jon Seda, Ruben Rivera, Sherie Mambru, Brenda Hernandez, Elliot Santiago, Frank Ferrara, John Hoyt, Chuck Zito, Steven Puente, Tony Cucci, Alfred Sauchelli Jr., Anthony Catanese, Sam Weber, Sonny Zito, Walter T. Meade, Michael Hadge, Richard Council, Lindsey Baker, James Bulleit, Crystal Haney, Gregory Mitchell, Mel Gorham, Rocco Sisto, John Finn, Brian Tarantina, Jamie Tirelli, Owen Hollander, John Michael Bolger, Ralph Destino Jr., Luke Toma, Frank Pietrangolare, Mike Sheehan, Dean Rader-Duval, Gene Canfield, Sharmagne Leland-St. John, Rene Rivera, Orlando Urdaneta, Troy A. Hawes, Kim Rideout, Drita Barak, Christopher Bregman, Natalia Ray, Joe Conzo, Gaetano Lisi, Debra Niewald, Christina Murphy, Julieta Ortega, Mary Hammett, Debbie Benitez, Roberta Mathes, Freddy Rios, Mike Ramos, Yelba Osorio, Nelson Vasquez, Jason Daryn, Dan Brennan, Michael P. Moran, Vincent Pastore, Garry Pastore, Cynthia LaMontagne, Bo Dietl, Kato, James V. Miller, Marc Anthony, David Boston, Marisol Carrere, Dono Cunningham, Gregory D'Angelo, Robert DaGasta, Jaclyn Dietl, Jack Fitzstephens, Garlan Green, Ralph Hughes, Pete Macnamara, Cindy Malika, Charles Malota, Daniel Margotta, Daisy Martinez, Mike Mitchell Jr., Joe Moffa, David Moss, Coati Mundi, Antone Pagán, Mike Pont, Angel Ramirez Jr., Cice Rivera, Ron Rivera, Ricardo J. Salazar, Jacqueline Frances Santiago, Saundra Santiago, Alberto Suarez, Denise Vasquez, Enrique Veloz, Bill Weeden, Kyle Wyatt.

On this day in movie history - Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film (2006)

Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson on Film

a documentary directed by Tom Thurman,

written by Tom Marksbury,

was released at the Hollywood Film Festival in the U.S. on October 19, 2006.

Music by Otto Helmuth and Frank Schaap.

Narrated by Nick Nolte.

Cast:

Ed Bradley, Bob Braudis, Douglas Brinkley, William F. Buckley, Gary Busey, John Cusack, Benicio Del Toro, Johnny Depp, F.X. Feeney, Gary Hart, Art Linson, Leonard Maltin, George McGovern, Bill Murray, Laila Nabulsi, Nick Nolte, Sean Penn, Harry Dean Stanton, Ralph Steadman, Anita Thompson, Hunter S. Thompson, Juan Thompson, Nick Tosches, Jann Wenner, Tom Wolfe.

On this day in movie history - The Indian Runner (1991)

The Indian Runner

directed and written by Sean Penn,

was released in the United States on September 20, 1991.

Music by Jack Nitzsche and David Lindley.

Cast:

David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, Charles Bronson, Sandy Dennis, Dennis Hopper, Jordan Rhodes, Enzo Rossi, Harry Crews, Eileen Ryan, Trevor Endicott, Brandon Fleck, Kathy Jensen, James Devney, Leland J. Olson, Annie Pearson, Thomas Blair Levin, V. Stacy Klein, Benicio Del Toro, James J. Luxa, Adam Nelson, Eddie Katz, Kenny Stabler, Don Shanks, Neal Stark, Elaine Schoonover, Larry Hoefling, Phil Gould, Chuck Ulmer, Joe Martin, Helen Halmes, James Intveld, Jill Anderson, John Blyth Barrymore, Pete Boughn, Kaylene Carlson, Kevin Costello, Shane Kerwin.

On this day in movie history - State of Grace (1990)

State of Grace

directed by Phil Joanou, and written by Dennis McIntyre,

was released in the United States on September 14, 1990.

Music by Ennio Morricone.

Cast:

Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright, John Turturro, John C. Reilly, R.D. Call, Joe Viterelli, Burgess Meredith, Marco St. John, Mo Gaffney, Deirdre O'Connell, Thomas G. Waites, Michael Cumpsty, Michael Cunningham, Jaime Tirelli, Vincent Pastore, Michael Cambridge, Daniel O'Shea, Thomas F. Duffy, Sandra Beall, Vincent Guastaferro, Johnny Williams, John Roselius, Louis Eppolito, John MacKay, John Ottavino, Tim Gallin, Timothy Klein, Jack Wallace, Frank Girardeau, Michael P. Moran, Frank Coletta, Paul-Felix Montez, Freddi Chandler, Tommy Sullivan, Ben Fine, Saasha Costello, Catherine Stewart, Carl Burrows, Victor Competiello, Patricia Holihan, David Hummel, Anibal O. Lleras, James Russo, Charlie Sara, Anthony Welch.

On this day in movie history - Hellinger’s Law (1981)

Hellinger’s Law

directed by Leo Penn,

written by Lawrence Vail and Jack Laird,

based on a story by Lawrence Vail and Ted Leighton,

was released in the United States on March 10, 1981.

Music by John Cacavas.

Cast:

Telly Savalas, Morgan Stevens, Ja'net DuBois, Roy Poole, Rod Taylor, Melinda Dillon, James Sutorius, Tom McFadden, Lisa Blake Richards, Kyle Richards, Arlen Dean Snyder, Thom Christopher, M. Emmet Walsh, Robert Phalen, Jack Ramage, Patsy Rahn, Don Hanmer, Francis X. McCarthy, Cindy Fisher, Bill Cross, Randy Holland, Sean Penn.

On this day in movie history - The Pledge (2001)

The Pledge

directed by Sean Penn,

written by Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski,

based on the novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt,

was released in the United States on January 9, 2001.

Music by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer.

Cast:

Jack Nicholson, Patricia Clarkson, Benicio del Toro, Aaron Eckhart, Helen Mirren, Tom Noonan, Robin Wright Penn, Vanessa Redgrave, Sam Shepard, Harry Dean Stanton, Dale Dickey, Costas Mandylor, Michael O'Keefe, Mickey Rourke, Lois Smith, Brittany Tiplady, Eileen Ryan.