The Sicilian

16
1h 56m
1987
5.157 /10 (143)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1987-10-07

Top Billed Cast

Christopher Lambert

Salvatore Giuliano

Terence Stamp

Prince Borsa

Joss Ackland

Don Masino Croce

John Turturro

Pisciotta

Richard Bauer

Hector Adonis

Barbara Sukowa

Camilla, Duchess of Crotone

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

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