The Sicilian Checkmate (1972)

★ 4.3/10 90 min Crime Unknown Italian

Screenplay by: Dino Maiuri, Massimo De Rita, Fabio Pittorru, Massimo Felisatti
Theatre Play: Giuseppe Fava
Story by: Fabio Pittorru, Massimo Felisatti

Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top 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