The Sicilian

October. 23,1987      R
Rating:
5.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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

Christophe Lambert as  Salvatore Giuliano
Terence Stamp as  Prince Borsa
Joss Ackland as  Don Masino Croce
John Turturro as  Pisciotta
Barbara Sukowa as  Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
Giulia Boschi as  Giovanna Ferra
Danilo Mattei as  Soldier on Train
Claudio Collovà as  Barracks Policeman
Michael Wincott as  Cpl. Silvestro Canio
Ray McAnally as  Trezza

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Reviews

Cathardincu
1987/10/23

Surprisingly incoherent and boring

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Ceticultsot
1987/10/24

Beautiful, moving film.

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SpunkySelfTwitter
1987/10/25

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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Roman Sampson
1987/10/26

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Tim Johnson
1987/10/27

In keeping with one of the movie's subplots, I confess to being a total Cimino fan. I have loved the four films that I have bought on DVD and I believe he is a much underrated director.  I just finished The Sicilian several minutes ago and I, as opposed to the last commentators, loved the film, did not fall to the floor in hysterical laughter and did not think that Cimino wanted to become Scorsese in the worst way. I thought the script was thoughtful and one of the few films to confront the historical political skeleton hanging in every Italian closet--the skeleton of land redistribution and the ghosts that haunt,to this day, the society of old Italy. The people of Bologna and Emilia-Romangna understand this but the Scicilians still rely on the Mafia. Of course, everyone sees in a film that which they are programmed from childhood to see; for me, however, I saw a deeper film than other commentators saw and as a result, I watched a far better film--a film of great substance with the rough beauty of the Scicilian countryside and the Scililian cityscapes bared for all to appreciate. The historicity of Cimino's films produce a memorable panoply of substance, painted on a canvas of great beauty. I loved the actors and I loved all that they did on the screen; I applaud Cimino for his artistic brilliance. I am hugely saddened that there is nothing comparable in today's Hollywood cinema.

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Indy-11
1987/10/28

Oh, this movie wanted to be the "Godfather" in the worst way, boy did it ever. Unfortunately it was about as far from that masterpiece as it could possibly be. After watching "Heaven's Gate" a few years ago, I wanted to see if Cimino could make something as bad. My curiosity was correct- this is plain awful.Lambert at one point in the film says in his horrific wooden accent, "Everyone muss know, I am ah serious man". That had me on the floor laughing. I understand the film was edited and cut by the studio, but what I saw today barely makes any sense. The scenes seemed hastily put together with no coherence whatsoever. The camera angles and lighting were awkward and unsettling. And what is with the "rape" scene in the middle of the film? And where did the American governess disappear to for the rest of the movie? Half the time we don't know who is on who's side, and who is about to betray each other, and...oh why bother! Another scene that had me in stitches was mentioned by another reviewer: the awkward Don dancing scene. It really looked like one of those ballroom scenes from the Muppet Show.What a mess.

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bakovljev
1987/10/29

This must be one of the really awful films of all time, which belongs in the bottom 100. Must admit to having ignored the score and comment on the site here and purchased the DVD. Terrible mistake.I figured a Cimino directed Puzo film couldn't be that bad - it was. The acting is generally poor with a few exceptions. Notably, Joss Ackland, John Turturro and Giulia Boschi come out with some credit. Christopher Lambert, however, fails to carry the movie, and is as wooden as it gets. Even the Sicilian swagger fails to impress. Barbara Sukowa also is a let down, despite the odd sight of flesh.Cimino is a mega let down. It is as if there were a few scenes left over on the cutting room floor from the Godfather - marvelous scenery though it is - clipped together with a hastily put together script. To add to it all, the editing leaves a lot to be desired.I gave it 2/10, but only due to the scenery and score (which also may have been a hand-me-down from the Godfather).

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jank123
1987/10/30

It does not look like an american but it is. The story is pretty heavy and intresting and REAL. I watched it for several times and i liked it every time. There were lots of very nice scenes and the end was pretty sad. I cant forget the scene where Pisciotta shots Giuliano. Its a very intresting movie. Giuliano asks the little boy "what do you want?" he says "LAND"

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