The Sicilian
“In Sicily, you stand by the law or by the Mafia. Only one man ever dared to stand alone.”
Synopsis
Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Sicilian ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Christopher Lambert
Salvatore Giuliano
Terence Stamp
Prince Borsa
Joss Ackland
Don Masino Croce
John Turturro
Pisciotta
Richard Bauer
Hector Adonis
Barbara Sukowa
Camilla, Duchess of Crotone
Giulia Boschi
Giovanna Ferra
Ray McAnally
Trezza
Barry Miller
Dr. Nattore
Andreas Katsulas
Passatempa
Michael Wincott
Cpl. Silvestro Canio
Derrick Branche
Terranova
Richard Venture
Cardinal of Palermo
Ramon Bieri
Quintana
Stanko Molnar
Silvio Ferra
Oliver Cotton
Cmdr. Roccofino
Joe Ragalbuto
Father Doldana
Tom Signorelli
Abbot Manfredi
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 23, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.6x
-$3.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Shagan, Michael Cimino
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- The Sicilian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- Gladden Entertainment, Sidney Beckerman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cimino
Steve Shagan, Michael Cimino, Mario Puzo
David Mansfield
Alex Thomson, Francis Grumman
Françoise Bonnot
Michael Cimino, Sidney Beckerman, Joann Carelli
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Cimino
Director
David Mansfield
Original Music Composer
Wayne A. Finkelman
Costume Design
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Wolf Kroeger
Production Design
Françoise Bonnot
Editor
Vic Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Cimino
Producer
Steve Shagan
Screenplay
Joann Carelli
Producer
Michael Cimino
Screenplay
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Sicilian.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Sicilian.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Gangster
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
collection
list0
Drama
Similar Titles to The Sicilian
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.7
6.8
6.5
7.8
5.0
6.1
6.7
7.2
6.3
7.6
5.2
6.5
7.5
7.5
5.0
7.9
5.3
More Like The Sicilian
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Sicilian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sicilian about?
Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.
Who directed The Sicilian?
The Sicilian was directed by Michael Cimino.
Who stars in The Sicilian?
The principal cast of The Sicilian includes Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp, Joss Ackland, John Turturro, Richard Bauer.
When was The Sicilian released and how long is it?
The Sicilian was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sicilian?
The Sicilian had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $5.4M at the worldwide box office (0.6 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Sicilian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sicilian was composed by David Mansfield.
Is The Sicilian based on a book or true story?
The Sicilian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mario Puzo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sicilian?
The Sicilian holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).