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The Sicilian Checkmate

Film

The Sicilian Checkmate

4.3

1h 30m

1972

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

Crime

mafia

Cast & Crew

Enrico Maria Salerno

Enrico Maria Salerno

as Prosecutor

Gastone Moschin

Gastone Moschin

as Colonnesi, defense attorney

Riccardo Cucciolla

Riccardo Cucciolla

as Professor Salemi

Mario Adorf

Mario Adorf

as Amedeo Barrese

Ciccio Ingrassia

Ciccio Ingrassia

as Ferdinando Giacalone

Aldo Giuffrè

Aldo Giuffrè

as Giuseppe Salemi

Michele Abruzzo

Michele Abruzzo

as Zaccaria

Ferruccio De Ceresa

Ferruccio De Ceresa

as Senator

Turi Ferro

Turi Ferro

as Judge Nicola Altofascio

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