The Sicilian Checkmate 1972
6.8 / 10
The Sicilian Checkmate
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.
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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... Prosecutor
... Colonnesi, defense attorney
... Professor Salemi
... Amedeo Barrese
... Ferdinando Giacalone
... Giuseppe Salemi
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Release Date:
Feb 03, 1972
Run Time:
1hr 30`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Italian
Status:
Released
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The Sicilian Checkmate - The Sicilian Checkmate
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... Director
Cast
... Prosecutor
... Colonnesi, defense attorney
... Professor Salemi
... Amedeo Barrese
... Ferdinando Giacalone
... Giuseppe Salemi
... Zaccaria
... Senator
... Judge Nicola Altofascio
... Rosaria Licata
... Vacirca
... Verzi
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... Commissario Golino
... Crupi
... Giacalone's daughter
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Produced By
BT
Bruno Todini... Executive Producer
... Producer
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