The Sicilian Checkmate (1972)
Original title: La violenza: Quinto potere
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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.
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Enrico Maria SalernoProsecutor
Gastone MoschinColonnesi, defense attorney
Riccardo CucciollaProfessor Salemi
Mario AdorfAmedeo Barrese
Ciccio IngrassiaFerdinando Giacalone
Aldo GiuffrèGiuseppe Salemi
Michele AbruzzoZaccaria
Ferruccio De CeresaSenator
Turi FerroJudge Nicola Altofascio
Mariangela MelatoRosaria Licata
Guido LeontiniVacirca
Elio ZamutoVerziKeywords
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Frequently asked questions about The Sicilian Checkmate
What is The Sicilian Checkmate about?
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.
How long is The Sicilian Checkmate?
The Sicilian Checkmate has a runtime of 90 minutes.