The Sicilian

The Sicilian is a 1987 epic historical crime film directed by Michael Cimino. The film was adapted by Steve Shagan, and later rewritten by Cimino and Gore Vidal from Mario Puzo's 1984 novel of the same name. Christopher Lambert stars as Salvatore Giuliano, the infamous bandit who tried to liberate early 1950s Sicily from Italian rule. The film also stars Terence Stamp, Joss Ackland, John Turturro and Barbara Sukowa. Plot Salvatore Giuliano, an infamous bandit, together with his ragtag band of guerrillas, attempted to liberate early 1950s Sicily from Italian rule and make it an American state. Giuliano robs from the rich landowners to give to the peasants, who in turn hail him as their savior. As his popularity grows, so does his ego, and he eventually thinks he is above the power of his backer, Mafia Don Masino Croce. Don Croce, in turn, sets out to kill the upstart by convincing his cousin and closest adviser Gaspare "Aspanu" Pisciotta to assassinate him. Cast Christopher Lambert as Salvatore Giuliano Terence Stamp as Prince Borsa Joss Ackland as Don Masino Croce John Turturro as Gaspare "Aspanu" Pisciotta Barbara Sukowa as Camilla, Duchess of Crotone Richard Bauer as Hector Adonis Giulia Boschi as Giovanna Ferra Ray McAnally as Trezza Barry Miller as Dr. Nattore Andreas Katsulas as Passatempo Michael Wincott as Cpl. Silvestro Canio Ramon Bieri as Quintana Oliver Cotton as Cmdr. Roccofino Joe Regalbuto as Father Doldana Richard Venture as Cardinal of Palermo Aldo Ray as Don Siano of Bisacquino Derrick Branche as Terranova