Lucky Luciano
1973, Italian. Directed by Francesco Rosi.
The real story behind Lucky Luciano, the high priest of crime
Lucky Luciano is one of the bosses of the Mafia. He orders the slaughter of 40 other responsibles, therefore becoming the only boss. But a few years later he is put into jail. In 1946, he got a pardon and is sent back to Sicilia. There, he begins becoming one of the chief of the Mafia. The US Army seems to refrain from interfering.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Lucky Luciano
Lucky Luciano isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 October 1973.
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Cast & crew
- Francesco RosiDirector
- Gian Maria VolontéCharles 'Lucky' Luciano
- Vincent GardeniaColonel Charles Poletti
- Edmond O'BrienCommissioner Harry J. Anslinger
- Rod SteigerGene Giannini
- Silverio BlasiItalian Captain
- Charles CioffiVito Genovese
- Larry GatesJudge Herlands
- Magda KonopkaContessa
- Dino CurcioDon Ciccio
- Jacques MonodFrench Commissioner
- Karin PetersenIgea Lissoni
- Charles SiragusaHimself
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1973
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Lino Iannuzzi
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Lucky Luciano: quick answers
Is Lucky Luciano worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lucky Luciano?
Lucky Luciano runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Lucky Luciano have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lucky Luciano. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lucky Luciano parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lucky Luciano is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lucky Luciano on?
Lucky Luciano isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 October 1973. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lucky Luciano?
If you liked Lucky Luciano, try Belly, The Valachi Papers, Hoodlum.
Who directed Lucky Luciano?
Lucky Luciano (1973) was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Gian Maria Volonté, Vincent Gardenia, Edmond O'Brien.