Pizza Connection
“The underworld has a law of its own...”
Synopsis
An Italian-American pizzeria manager returns to Sicily to assassinate a judge, enlisting his honest younger brother for help. As the brother's morals clash with the task, the only way to save him is through a sacrifice that appeases the mafia.
Top Cast
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Michele Placido
Mario Aloia
Mark Chase
Michele Aloia
Simona Cavallari
Cecilia Smedile
Massimo De Francovich
Chief Prosecutor Santa Lucia
Renato Mori
Commissioner Giovanni Astarita
Domenico Gennaro
Armando Ognibene
Adriana Russo
Hostess
Francesco Sciacca
Nicola Schirò
Tony Sperandeo
Vincenzo
Marcello Perracchio
Avvocato Masseria
Ida Di Benedetto
Amanda Smedile
Luigi Nicolosi
Massimo Liti
Luigi Maria Burruano
Leondina Marchese
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Toscano, Franco Marotta, Damiano Damiani
- Original Score
- Carlo Savina
- Original Title
- Pizza Connection
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Alexandra Film, C.G. Silver Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damiano Damiani
Laura Toscano, Franco Marotta, Damiano Damiani
Carlo Savina
Sebastiano Celeste
Enzo Meniconi
Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Department Leadership Roster
Damiano Damiani
Director
Sebastiano Celeste
Director of Photography
Laura Toscano
Screenplay
Franco Marotta
Screenplay
Damiano Damiani
Screenplay
Umberto Turco
Production Design
Vera Cozzolino
Costume Design
Carlo Savina
Original Music Composer
Mario Cecchi Gori
Producer
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Producer
Enzo Meniconi
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pizza Connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pizza Connection
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pizza Connection about?
An Italian-American pizzeria manager returns to Sicily to assassinate a judge, enlisting his honest younger brother for help. As the brother's morals clash with the task, the only way to save him is through a sacrifice that appeases the mafia.
Who directed Pizza Connection?
Pizza Connection was directed by Damiano Damiani.
Who stars in Pizza Connection?
The principal cast of Pizza Connection includes Michele Placido, Mark Chase, Simona Cavallari, Massimo De Francovich, Renato Mori.
When was Pizza Connection released and how long is it?
Pizza Connection was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Pizza Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pizza Connection was composed by Carlo Savina.