The Sicilian (1987)
Directed by Michael Cimino

Action / Crime / Drama

Film Synopsis

In the 1940s, Salvatore Giuliano lends his support to a group that is determined to separate Sicily from Italy.  To that end, the group is committed to attacking the three heads of the country: the Church, the State and the Mafia.  In the ensuing conflict, which will last seven years, more than two hundred people will be killed, not to mention the kidnappings and other criminal exploits...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Michael Cimino
  • Script: Steve Shagan, Gore Vidal, Mario Puzo (novel)
  • Cinematographer: Alex Thomson
  • Music: David Mansfield
  • Cast: Christopher Lambert (Salvatore Giuliano), Terence Stamp (Prince Borsa), Joss Ackland (Don Masino Croce), John Turturro (Pisciotta), Richard Bauer (Hector Adonis), Barbara Sukowa (Camilla), Giulia Boschi (Giovanna Ferra), Ray McAnally (Trezza), Barry Miller (Dr. Nattore), Andreas Katsulas (Passatempa), Michael Wincott (Cpl. Silvestro Canio), Derrick Branche (Terranova), Richard Venture (Cardinal of Palermo), Ramon Bieri (Quintana), Stanko Molnar (Silvio Ferra), Oliver Cotton (Cmdr. Roccofino), Joe Regalbuto (Father Doldana), Tom Signorelli (Abbot Manfredi), Aldo Ray (Don Siano of Bisacquino), Nicholas Kepros (University President)
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 146 min

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