The Sicilian (film)
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| The Sicilian | |
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| Directed by | Michael Cimino |
| Produced by | Michael Cimino Bruce McNall |
| Written by | Mario Puzo Gore Vidal |
| Starring | Christopher Lambert Terence Stamp Joss Ackland |
| Music by | David Mansfield |
| Cinematography | Alex Thomson |
| Editing by | Françoise Bonnot |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | October 23, 1987 |
| Running time | Theatrical cut 115 min. Director's Cut 146 min. |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Gross revenue | $5,406,879 |
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The Sicilian is a 1987 action film based on the novel of the same name by Mario Puzo, directed by Michael Cimino and starring Christopher Lambert and Terence Stamp.
Tagline: Only one man ever tried to stand alone
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[edit] Plot
Patriot and real-life Robin Hood Salvatore Giuliano, the infamous bandit who, together with his rag-tag band of guerrillas, attempted to liberate 1940s Sicily from Italian rule and make it an American state. Giuliano robs from the rich conservative landowners to give to the poor, servant-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 adviser Gaspare to assassinate him.
[edit] Cast
- Christopher Lambert as Salvatore Giuliano
- Terence Stamp as Prince Borsa
- Joss Ackland as Don Masino Croce
- John Turturro as Pisciotta
- Barbara Sukowa as Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
[edit] Novel
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.
[edit] Alternate versions
Originally released at 115 minutes in the USA. A 146-minute director's cut is available on video and at least in Europe as a region 2 DVD.
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