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The Sicilian Checkmate(1972)
Status: Released
Date: 1972-02-03
43%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
Taking place almost entirely during a murder trial, the film details in significant detail the deep roots sunk by organised crime into the business and political life of Sicily.
Languages: Italian.
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Movie: The Sicilian Checkmate
Top 10 Billed Cast
Enrico Maria Salerno
Prosecutor
Gastone Moschin
Colonnesi, defense attorney
Riccardo Cucciolla
Professor Salemi
Mario Adorf
Amedeo Barrese
Ciccio Ingrassia
Ferdinando Giacalone
Aldo Giuffrè
Giuseppe Salemi
Michele Abruzzo
Zaccaria
Ferruccio De Ceresa
Senator
Turi Ferro
Judge Nicola Altofascio
Mariangela Melato
Rosaria Licata
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