We Still Kill the Old Way
“Sicily is a small island. Some people live there. Some people love there. Some people die there.”
Elio PetriCast
Gian Maria Volonté 
Irene Papas 
Gabriele Ferzetti
Credits
Written by: Elio Petri
Plot
A Sicilian professor investigates a murder, and discovers the silence of the mafia and the complicity of local politicians.
Sinekatalog’s take
Elio Petri's mystery follows a Sicilian professor investigating a killing, uncovering mafia silence and political complicity. Gian Maria Volonté is excellent in a sharp, ironic adaptation of Sciascia that is gripping and dark.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (2,257 votes)
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