The Sicilian Checkmate (1972)
1972 · 1h 30m · Crime
Genres: Crime
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: Dino Maiuri, Massimo De Rita, Fabio Pittorru
Music by: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Antonio Secchi
Editor: Tatiana Casini Morigi
Cast
Enrico Maria Salerno as ProsecutorGastone Moschin as Colonnesi, defense attorneyRiccardo Cucciolla as Professor SalemiMario Adorf as Amedeo BarreseCiccio Ingrassia as Ferdinando GiacaloneAldo Giuffrè as Giuseppe SalemiMichele Abruzzo as ZaccariaFerruccio De Ceresa as SenatorTuri Ferro as Judge Nicola AltofascioMariangela Melato as Rosaria LicataGuido Leontini as VacircaElio Zamuto as VerziMore like this
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