Lucky Luciano
“The real story behind Lucky Luciano, the high priest of crime”
Synopsis
Lucky Luciano is one of the bosses of the Mafia. He orders the slaughter of 40 other responsibles, therefore becoming the only boss. But a few years later he is put into jail. In 1946, he got a pardon and is sent back to Sicilia. There, he begins becoming one of the chief of the Mafia. The US Army seems to refrain from interfering.
Top Cast
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Gian Maria Volonté
Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Vincent Gardenia
Colonel Charles Poletti
Edmond O'Brien
Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger
Rod Steiger
Gene Giannini
Silverio Blasi
Italian Captain
Charles Cioffi
Vito Genovese
Larry Gates
Judge Herlands
Magda Konopka
Contessa
Dino Curcio
Don Ciccio
Jacques Monod
French Commissioner
Karin Petersen
Igea Lissoni
Charles Siragusa
Himself
Pier Maria Pasinetti
Narrator
Luigi Infantino
Opera Singer
Carlo Mazzarella
Radio Journalist
Antonio Maimone
Luciano Colitti
Pat Brocato
Mafioso
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Lino Iannuzzi
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Lucky Luciano
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Vides Cinematografica, Les Films La Boétie, Titanus, Harbor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Rosi
Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Lino Iannuzzi
Piero Piccioni
Pasqualino De Santis
Ruggero Mastroianni
Franco Cristaldi, Gustave M. Berne
Department Leadership Roster
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Andrea Crisanti
Production Design
Marisa Crimi
Costume Design
Luciana Fortini
Costume Design
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Francesco Rosi
Director
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Lino Iannuzzi
Screenplay
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Luciano
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lucky Luciano about?
Lucky Luciano is one of the bosses of the Mafia. He orders the slaughter of 40 other responsibles, therefore becoming the only boss. But a few years later he is put into jail. In 1946, he got a pardon and is sent back to Sicilia. There, he begins becoming one of the chief of the Mafia. The US Army seems to refrain from interfering.
Who directed Lucky Luciano?
Lucky Luciano was directed by Francesco Rosi.
Who stars in Lucky Luciano?
The principal cast of Lucky Luciano includes Gian Maria Volonté, Vincent Gardenia, Edmond O'Brien, Rod Steiger, Silverio Blasi.
When was Lucky Luciano released and how long is it?
Lucky Luciano was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Luciano?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Luciano was composed by Piero Piccioni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucky Luciano?
Lucky Luciano holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).