The Sicilian (film)
- Christopher Lambert: Salvatore Giuliano
- Terence Stamp: Prince Borsa
- Joss Ackland: Don Masino Croce
- John Turturro: Pisciotta
- Barbara Sukowa: Camilla
- Richard Bauer: Hector Adonis
- Giulia Boschi: Giovanna Ferra
- Barry Miller: Dr. Nattore
- Andreas Katsulas: Passatempa
- Michael Wincott: Silvestro Canio
- Ramon Bieri: Quintana
- Oliver Cotton: Roccofino
- Joe Regalbuto: Father Doldana
- Aldo Ray: Don Siano of Bisacquino
- Derrick Industry: Terra Nova
The Sicilian is an American film directed by Michael Cimino from the year 1987. The screenplay was based on the novel by Mario Puzo, which depicts the life of Sicilian brigands Salvatore Giuliano.
Action
Towards the end of World War II lives an outlaw named Salvatore Giuliano who robs with his gang the rich, distributed the looted money among the poor and fighting for the independence of Sicily in the mountains of Sicily. He also advocates the annexation of Sicily ( as an additional state ) one to the U.S..
Giuliano and his gang adhere to a strict code of ethics and are recognized by the public. He is opposed by the unholy alliance between politics, mafia and church, where he is met by the Mafioso Don Masino Croce in some way.
Its growing popularity among the population that worships him as a Robin Hood of Sicily, but with Giuliano leads to overconfidence. As his power goes too far, the Mafia decides to eliminate him. Giuliano is finally betrayed by a close friend, Gaspare Pisciotto and shot in an ambush.
Criticism
" A cinematic epic full of fascinating panels, but with weaknesses in the staging and the character drawing. Nevertheless, the film offers exciting, intelligent cinema. "
"This is added opulent cinema, almost epic, excellent story telling and directing, which differ in their modest self-love does not shy away from the kitsch. Robbers a beautiful ballad"