The Sicilian Checkmate(1972)
La violenza: Quinto potere
5.3(4)1h 30m1972-02-03
Crime
Overview
Taking place almost entirely during a murder trial, the film details in significant detail the deep roots sunk by organised crime into the business and political life of Sicily.
- Director:
- Florestano Vancini
- Writers:
- Massimo Felisatti, Dino Maiuri, Fabio Pittorru
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Antonio Secchi
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Enrico Maria Salerno
Prosecutor
Gastone Moschin
Colonnesi, defense attorney
Riccardo Cucciolla
Professor Salemi
Mario Adorf
Amedeo Barrese
Ciccio Ingrassia
Ferdinando Giacalone
Aldo Giuffrè
Giuseppe Salemi
Michele Abruzzo
Zaccaria
Ferruccio De Ceresa
Senator
Turi Ferro
Judge Nicola Altofascio
Mariangela Melato
Rosaria Licata
Guido Leontini
Vacirca
Elio Zamuto
Verzi
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