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The Sicilian Connection

Original title: Pizza Connection
  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Pizza Connection (1985)
  • Crime
  • Drama
Mario (Placido), an Italian American who manages a pizzeria in NYC, is charged with an assassination of a judge in Palermo. He leaves the States, comes back to Sicily and recruit Michele, hi... Read allMario (Placido), an Italian American who manages a pizzeria in NYC, is charged with an assassination of a judge in Palermo. He leaves the States, comes back to Sicily and recruit Michele, his younger brother, for some help. Michele is a good guy not involved with the Mafia, that ... Read allMario (Placido), an Italian American who manages a pizzeria in NYC, is charged with an assassination of a judge in Palermo. He leaves the States, comes back to Sicily and recruit Michele, his younger brother, for some help. Michele is a good guy not involved with the Mafia, that is trying to build his life on honesty and hard-working. Michele needs some money to give ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
343
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  • Director
    • Damiano Damiani
  • Writers
    • Damiano Damiani(screenplay)
    • Ernesto Gastaldi
    • Franco Marotta
  • Stars
    • Michele Placido
    • Mark Chase
    • Simona Cavallari
Top credits
  • Director
    • Damiano Damiani
  • Writers
    • Damiano Damiani(screenplay)
    • Ernesto Gastaldi
    • Franco Marotta
  • Stars
    • Michele Placido
    • Mark Chase
    • Simona Cavallari
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    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Simona Cavallari and Mark Chase in Pizza Connection (1985)
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    Mark Chase and Michele Placido in Pizza Connection (1985)
    Mark Chase and Michele Placido in Pizza Connection (1985)
    Michele Placido in Pizza Connection (1985)
    Simona Cavallari, Ida Di Benedetto, and Michele Placido in Pizza Connection (1985)
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    Michele Placido
    Michele Placido
    • Mario Aloiaas Mario Aloia
    Mark Chase
    • Michele Aloiaas Michele Aloia
    Simona Cavallari
    • Cecilia Smedileas Cecilia Smedile
    Massimo De Francovich
    • Chief Prosecutor Santa Luciaas Chief Prosecutor Santa Lucia
    Renato Mori
    • Commissioner Giovanni Astaritaas Commissioner Giovanni Astarita
    Domenico Gennaro
    • Armando Ognibeneas Armando Ognibene
    Adriana Russo
    • Hostessas Hostess
    Francesco Sciacca
    • Nicola Schiròas Nicola Schirò
    Tony Sperandeo
    • Vincenzoas Vincenzo
    • (as Gaetano Sperandeo)
    Marcello Perracchio
    • Masseriaas Masseria
    Ida Di Benedetto
    • Amanda Smedileas Amanda Smedile
    Massimo Liti
    Luigi Maria Burruano
    Luigi Maria Burruano
    • Detectiveas Detective
    Leonardo Marino
    • Chief of Policeas Chief of Police
    Luigi Nicolosi
    Piergiorgio Capone
    Maria Denaro
    • Don Pietro's Wifeas Don Pietro's Wife
    Leondina Marchese
    • Director
      • Damiano Damiani
    • Writers
      • Damiano Damiani(screenplay) (story)
      • Ernesto Gastaldi
      • Franco Marotta
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    Storyline

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    • Connections
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    • Release date
      • September 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Sicilian Connection
    • Production companies
      • Alexandra Film
      • C.G. Silver Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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