The Traitor
2019, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
The true story about the man who brought down the Mafia
Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta decides to move to Brazil with his family fleeing the constant war between the different clans of the criminal organization. But when, after living several misfortunes, he is forced to return to Italy, he makes a bold decision that will change his life and the destiny of Cosa Nostra forever.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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The Traitor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Pierfrancesco FavinoTommaso Buscetta
- Maria Fernanda CândidoMaria Cristina de Almeida
- Fabrizio FerracanePippo Calò
- Fausto Russo AlesiGiovanni Falcone
- Luigi Lo CascioSalvatore Contorno
- Bruno CarielloAlfonso Giordano
- Giovanni CalcagnoTano Badalamenti
- Rosario PalazzoloGiovanni De Gennaro
- Nicola CalìTotò Riina
- Vincenzo PirrottaLuciano Liggio
- Pier Giorgio BellocchioCesare
- Michelangelo CicirelloCast
Details
- Released
- 23 May 2019
- Original title
- Il traditore
- Country
- Brazil, France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Marco Bellocchio, Ludovica Rampoldi, Valia Santella
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What The Traitor is based on
The Traitor is based on a true story.
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The Traitor: quick answers
Is The Traitor worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,452 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Traitor?
The Traitor runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does The Traitor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Traitor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Traitor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Traitor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Traitor on?
The Traitor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Traitor?
If you liked The Traitor, try The Big Fake, Suburra, The Immortal.
Who directed The Traitor?
The Traitor (2019) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Fabrizio Ferracane.
What is The Traitor based on?
The Traitor is based on a true story.