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The Sicilian (1987)

R 116 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   23 October 1987 (USA)
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Egocentric bandit Salvatore Guiliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.

Director:

Michael Cimino

Writers:

Mario Puzo (novel), Steve Shagan, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp and Joss Ackland
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Lambert ...
Terence Stamp ...
Prince Borsa
Joss Ackland ...
Don Masino Croce
John Turturro ...
Pisciotta
Richard Bauer Richard Bauer ...
Hector Adonis
Barbara Sukowa ...
Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
Giulia Boschi ...
Giovanna Ferra
Ray McAnally ...
Trezza
Barry Miller Barry Miller ...
Dr. Nattore
Andreas Katsulas ...
Passatempa
Michael Wincott ...
Derrick Branche Derrick Branche ...
Terranova
Richard Venture Richard Venture ...
Cardinal of Palermo
Ramon Bieri Ramon Bieri ...
Quintana
Stanko Molnar Stanko Molnar ...
Silvio Ferra
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Storyline

Giuliano 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. The Don, in turn, sets out to kill the upstart by convincing his cousin and closest advisor Pissciota to assassinate him Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Mafia | Sicilian | Landed Gentry | Mafia Don | Robin Hood Plot  | See more »

Taglines:

Only one man ever dared to stand alone.

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El siciliano See more »

Filming Locations:

Sutera, Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,720,351 (USA) (25 October 1987) (370 Screens)

Gross:

$5,406,879 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Gladden Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina:  | France:

Sound Mix:

Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

The novel is a spin-off of The Godfather (set during Michael's exile in Sicily), however all references to the Corleones are omitted from the film. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: In the film Guiliano is seen smuggling grain to give to the starving. In reality he sold it on the black market. See more »

Quotes

Hector Adonis: Dream of gold, my boy.
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Featured in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) See more »