The Sicilian
1987, English. Directed by Michael Cimino.
In Sicily, you stand by the law or by the Mafia. Only one man ever dared to stand alone.
Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Michael CiminoDirector
- Christopher LambertSalvatore Giuliano
- Terence StampPrince Borsa
- Joss AcklandDon Masino Croce
- John TurturroPisciotta
- Richard BauerHector Adonis
- Barbara SukowaCamilla, Duchess of Crotone
- Giulia BoschiGiovanna Ferra
- Ray McAnallyTrezza
- Barry MillerDr. Nattore
- Andreas KatsulasPassatempa
- Michael WincottCpl. Silvestro Canio
- Derrick BrancheTerranova
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Shagan, Michael Cimino
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $5.4M
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What The Sicilian is based on
The Sicilian is based on The Sicilian (1984) by Mario Puzo, published by Random House.
1984
The Sicilian
By Mario Puzo
Published by Random House
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The Sicilian: quick answers
Is The Sicilian worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sicilian?
The Sicilian runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Sicilian have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sicilian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sicilian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sicilian is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sicilian on?
The Sicilian isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 October 1987. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sicilian?
If you liked The Sicilian, try Blood Ties, Run, Barron's Cove.
Who directed The Sicilian?
The Sicilian (1987) was directed by Michael Cimino and stars Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp, Joss Ackland.
What is The Sicilian based on?
The Sicilian is based on The Sicilian (1984) by Mario Puzo, published by Random House.