"In Sicily, you stand by the law or by the Mafia. Only one man ever dared to stand alone."

1987

1h 56m

5.2(140 votes)

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Overview

Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.

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Cast & Crew

60 members

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Christopher Lambert

Salvatore Giuliano

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Terence Stamp

Prince Borsa

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Joss Ackland

Don Masino Croce

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John Turturro

Pisciotta

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Richard Bauer

Hector Adonis

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Barbara Sukowa

Camilla, Duchess of Crotone

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Giulia Boschi

Giovanna Ferra

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Ray McAnally

Trezza

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Barry Miller

Dr. Nattore

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Andreas Katsulas

Passatempa

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Michael Wincott

Cpl. Silvestro Canio

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Derrick Branche

Terranova

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Richard Venture

Cardinal of Palermo

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Ramon Bieri

Quintana

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Stanko Molnar

Silvio Ferra

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Oliver Cotton

Cmdr. Roccofino

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Joe Ragalbuto

Father Doldana

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Tom Signorelli

Abbot Manfredi

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Aldo Ray

Don Siano of Bisacquino

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Nicholas Kepros

University President

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Justin Clark

Boy

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Trevor Ray

Frisella, the Barber

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Barone Giovanni Gagliardo Di Carpinello

Don Pidou of Caltanisetta

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Guglielmo Inglese

Don Arzana of Plani dei Greci

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Don Luciano Cappucino

Don Marcuzzi of Vallamira

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Anita Laurenzi

Mrs Frisella

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Agostino Trupia

Young Frisella

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Massimo Sarchielli

Enzo

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Emanuella Torri

Maid

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Riccardo De Torrebruna

Adjutant

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Gaspare Canzoneri

Prison Doctor

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Barone Francesco Agnello

Ancient Nobleman

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Geoffrey Copleston

Pathe Journalist

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Claudio Collovà

Barracks Policeman

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Tony Sperandeo

Barracks Policeman

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Marino Matranga

Col. Amato

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Accursio Di Leo

Valet

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Leonardo Treviglio

Policeman in Wheatfields

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Franco Trevisi

Policeman in Wheatfields

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Danilo Mattei

Lieutenant

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Carlo Pavone

Doctor in Emergency Clinic

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Enrico Stassi

Father

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Chiara Carrafa

Little Girl

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Francesco Plaia

Giuliano's Man

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Isidoro Passanante

Giuliano's Man

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Leonardo Plaia

Giuliano's Man

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Matteo Ingrao

Giuliano's Man

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Vito Ingoglia

Giuliano's Man

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Gaspare Mirrione

Giuliano's Man

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Carmelo Anello

Giuliano's Man

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Marchesa Anna Lanza Di Mazzirino

Duchess' Guest

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Don Pepito Moncado Di Paterno

Duchess' Guest

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Donna Laura Moncada Di Paterno

Duchess' Guest

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Donna Olga Gagliardo Di Carpinello

Duchess' Guest

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Camera

Lia Pasqualino Di Marineo

Duchess' Guest

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Antonio Pasqualino

Duchess' Guest

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Giovanna Carducci

Duchess' Guest

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Pietro De Spuches

Duchess' Guest

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Delia Bucca

Duchess' Guest

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Principe Filiberto Di Camporeale

Duchess' Guest

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