The Sicilian

Oct 7, 1987

1h 56m

★ 5.2

In Sicily, you stand by the law or by the Mafia. Only one man ever dared to stand alone.

Overview

Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

Gladden Entertainment

20th Century Fox

The Sicilian Trailers

Cast

Salvatore Giuliano

Christopher Lambert

Prince Borsa

Terence Stamp

Don Masino Croce

Joss Ackland

Pisciotta

John Turturro

Hector Adonis

Richard Bauer

Camilla, Duchess of Crotone

Barbara Sukowa

Giovanna Ferra

Giulia Boschi

Trezza

Ray McAnally

Dr. Nattore

Barry Miller

Passatempa

Andreas Katsulas

Cpl. Silvestro Canio

Michael Wincott

Terranova

Derrick Branche

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7.4

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