Lucky Luciano(1973)
The real story behind Lucky Luciano, the high priest of crime
Lucky Luciano Synopsis
Lucky Luciano is one of the bosses of the Mafia. He orders the slaughter of 40 other responsibles, therefore becoming the only boss. But a few years later he is put into jail. In 1946, he got a pardon and is sent back to Sicilia. There, he begins becoming one of the chief of the Mafia. The US Army seems to refrain from interfering.
Lucky Luciano (1973) is a crime and drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on October 19, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Vincent Gardenia, Edmond O'Brien and Rod Steiger. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers:
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Francesco Rosi
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Vides Cinematografica, Les Films La Boétie, Titanus, Harbor Productions
- Status:
- Released
Lucky Luciano Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Vincent Gardenia
as Colonel Charles Poletti
Edmond O'Brien
as Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger
Rod Steiger
as Gene Giannini
Silverio Blasi
as Italian Captain
Charles Cioffi
as Vito Genovese
Larry Gates
as Judge Herlands
Magda Konopka
as Contessa
- Dino Curcio
Dino Curcio
as Don Ciccio
Jacques Monod
as French Commissioner
Karin Petersen
as Igea Lissoni
- Charles Siragusa
Charles Siragusa
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi and Francesco Rosi, produced by Franco Cristaldi.
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Lucky Luciano Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 73 ratings.
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Lucky Luciano – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lucky Luciano online?
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Lucky Luciano (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lucky Luciano?
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The main cast of Lucky Luciano (1973) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Vincent Gardenia, Edmond O'Brien, Rod Steiger and Silverio Blasi. The film was directed by Francesco Rosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lucky Luciano released?
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Lucky Luciano was released on October 19, 1973 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Lucky Luciano worth watching?
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Lucky Luciano (1973) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.