The Sicilian

1987

The Sicilian

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Adapted from Mario Puzo's novel, The Sicilian is an attempt to chronicle the life and times of Mafia leader, patriot and real-life Robin Hood Salvatore Giuliano, the infamous bandit who, together with his rag-tag band of guerillas, attempted to liberate 1940s Sicily from Italian rule and make it an American state. Giuliano (Christopher Lambert) robs from the rich conservative landowners to give to the poor, serf-like peasants, who in turn hail him as their savior. As his popularity grows, so does his ego, and he eventually thinks he is above the power of his backer, Mafia Don Masino Croce (Joss Ackland). The Don, in turn, sets out to kill the upstart by convincing his cousin and closest advisor Gaspare (John Turturro) to assassinate him. Nearly thirty minutes of screen time were haphazardly hacked off director Michael Cimino's original cut by the studio.

Cast

Christopher Lambert
as Salvator Guiliano
Joss Ackland
as Don Masino Croce
Terence Stamp
as Prince Borsa
John Turturro
as Aspanu Pisciotta
Barbara Sukowa
as Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
Richard Bauer
as Prof. Hector Adonis
Giulia Boschi
as Giovanna Ferra
Ray McAnally
as Minister Trezza
Barry Miller
as Dr. Nattore
Andreas Katsulas
as Passatempo
Michael Wincott
as Cpl. Silvestro Canio
Derrick Branche
as Terranova
Richard Venture
as Cardinal of Palermo
Ramon Bieri
as Quintana
Stanko Molnar
as Silvio Ferra
Oliver Cotton
as Cmdr. Roccofino
Joe Regalbuto
as Father Doldana
Tom Signorelli
as Abbot Manfredi
Aldo Ray
as Don Siano of Bisacquino
Nicholas Kepros
as University President
Justin Clark
as Boy
Trevor Ray
as Frisella, the Barber
Anita Laurenzi
as Mrs. Frisella
Massimo Sarchielli
as Enzo
Riccardo De Torrebruna
as Adjutant
Tony Sperandeo
as Barracks Policeman
Leonardo Treviglio
as Policeman in Wheatfields
Franco Trevisi
as Policeman in Wheatfields
Danilo Mattei
as Lieutnant
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Audience Reviews for The Sicilian

  • Aug 13, 2009
    This could be a good mafia movie, but the actors and actuatios are so poor (except John Turturro) that makes this movie a crap.
    Andre T Super Reviewer
  • Jun 16, 2008
    Does have its moments, but has the feel of being cut from a much longer film.
    Anthony V Super Reviewer
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