Vendetta
“Threats. Intimidation. Murder. His way is the only way.”
Synopsis
Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered, much of the city's Sicilian population was rounded up and brought in for questioning. Eventually, thirteen were formally tried for murder and nine went to trial, and while they were acquitted, a series of brutal lynchings showed they had as much to fear from the city's general populace as they did from the corrupt police force.
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Christopher Walken
James Houston
Pierrino Mascarino
Antonio Marchesi
Luke Askew
William Parkerson
Clancy Brown
Chief Hennessy
Andrew Connolly
Sheriff Bill Villere
Alessandro Colla
Gaspare Marchesi
Bruce Davison
Thomas Semmes
Joaquim de Almeida
Joseph Macheca
Andrea Di Stefano
Vincent Provenzano
Megan McChesney
Megan O'Brien
Edward Herrmann
D.A. Luzenberg
Richard Libertini
Giovanni Provenzano
George Martin
Judge Baker
Daragh O'Malley
Dominic O'Malley
Kenneth Welsh
Mayor Joe Shakspeare
Amanda Brugel
Red Lantern Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Gambino, Timothy Prager
- Original Score
- John Altman
- Original Title
- Vendetta
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Meyer
Richard Gambino, Timothy Prager
John Altman
David Franco
Nicholas Pileggi
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Meyer
Director
Richard Gambino
Writer
Timothy Prager
Writer
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
John Altman
Original Music Composer
David Franco
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vendetta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vendetta about?
Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered, much of the city's Sicilian population was rounded up and brought in for questioning. Eventually, thirteen were formally tried for murder and nine went to trial, and while they were acquitted, a series of brutal lynchings showed they had as much to fear from the city's general populace as they did from the corrupt police force.
Who directed Vendetta?
Vendetta was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Who stars in Vendetta?
The principal cast of Vendetta includes Christopher Walken, Pierrino Mascarino, Luke Askew, Clancy Brown, Andrew Connolly.
When was Vendetta released and how long is it?
Vendetta was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Vendetta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vendetta was composed by John Altman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vendetta?
Vendetta holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).