The Sicilian Checkmate

1972Directed by Florestano Vancini

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Released: February 3, 1972
Runtime: 1h 30m

About The Sicilian Checkmate

Crime

Synopsis

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
Fabio Pittorru
Dino Maiuri
Giuseppe Fava
Massimo De Rita
Original title: La violenza: Quinto potere

Principal cast

In billing order

Enrico Maria SalernoProsecutor
Gastone MoschinColonnesi, defense attorney
Riccardo CucciollaProfessor Salemi
Mario AdorfAmedeo Barrese
Ciccio IngrassiaFerdinando Giacalone
Aldo GiuffrèGiuseppe Salemi

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