The Sicilian Checkmate (1972)
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
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 3, 1972
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
Screenplay
- Massimo Felisatti (Screenplay)
- Dino Maiuri (Screenplay)
- Fabio Pittorru (Story)
- Massimo De Rita (Screenplay)
- Massimo Felisatti (Story)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Antonio Secchi
Editing: Tatiana Casini Morigi
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
mafia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sicilian Checkmate about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sicilian Checkmate?
- The Sicilian Checkmate was directed by Florestano Vancini.
- Who stars in The Sicilian Checkmate?
- The Sicilian Checkmate stars Enrico Maria Salerno, Gastone Moschin, Riccardo Cucciolla, Mario Adorf, Ciccio Ingrassia, Aldo Giuffrè.
- How long is The Sicilian Checkmate?
- The Sicilian Checkmate has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Sicilian Checkmate?
- The Sicilian Checkmate is a Crime film.