# The Sicilian (1987)

> A charismatic Sicilian bandit becomes a peasant savior whose swelling ambition collides with the Mafia patron who helped build his legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20035

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Michael Cimino
- Cast: Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp, Joss Ackland, John Turturro, Richard Bauer, Barbara Sukowa, Giulia Boschi, Ray McAnally
- TMDB rating: 5.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093966/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, operatic, tragic, crime film marathon, historical drama night

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