Cast
Frank Wolff 
Salvo Randone Pietro Cammarata
Credits
Written by: 
Francesco Rosi
Plot
The film starts with the discovery of the body of the Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano in 1950, then moves back and forth in time to reconstruct his life and the events of his career, including the Portella della Ginestra massacre. It shows the web of politics, mafia and police that surrounded him. Francesco Rosi's 1962 film, shot with local villagers on real locations, is an investigative film that was crucial for Italian political cinema.
Sinekatalog’s take
Francesco Rosi's docudrama investigates the Sicilian bandit's life and death through shifting timelines. Cool, rigorous and political, it exposes the ties between crime, state and Mafia and helped define political cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (6,052 votes)
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