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The Sicilian is a american film of genre Drama directed by Michael Cimino released in USA on 23 october 1987 with Christophe Lambert
The Sicilian (1987)
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Add to a movie listThe Sicilian is a 1987 action film based on the novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. It was directed by Michael Cimino and stars Christopher Lambert, Joss Ackland and Terence Stamp.
Synopsis
En 1943 en Sicile, Salvatore Giuliano abat un carabinier qui l'avait appréhendé au cours d'un contrôle alors qu'il livrait clandestinement du blé. Giuliano est un hors-la-loi qui vole les riches pour donner aux pauvres avec l'espoir de voir les paysans racheter leurs terres et que la Sicile devienne un état libre.Actors
Christophe Lambert
(Salvatore Giuliano)
John Turturro
(Pisciotta)
Joss Ackland
(Don Masino Croce)
Barbara Sukowa
(Camilla, Duchess of Crotone)
Terence Stamp
(Prince Borsa)
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