The Mafia Kills Only in Summer
Seen it?2013 | 90 min | Romance, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved His Girl Friday, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
While Arturo tries to gain the love of Flora, he witnesses the history of Sicily from 1969 to 1992, miraculously dodging the crimes of the Mafia and supporting as a journalist the heroic struggle of the judges and policemen who fought this infamous organization.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pif
- PifArturo Giammaresi
- Cristiana CapotondiFlora
- Rosario LismaLorenzo Giammaresi il papà di Arturo
- Barbara TabitaMaria Pia, la madre di Arturo
- Alex BiscontiYoung Arturo
- Ginevra AntonaYoung Flora
- Antonino BruschettaFra Giacinto
- Claudio GioèFrancesco
- Turi Giuffridail Generale Dalla Chiesa
- Roberto BurgioGiorgio Boris Giuliano