Salvatore Giuliano
Seen it?1962 | 119 min | Crime, Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved Casino or Operation Mincemeat, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano's bullet-riddled corpse is found facedown in a courtyard in Castelvetrano, a handgun and rifle by his side. Local and international press descend upon the scene, hoping to crack open the true story behind the death of this young man, who, at the age of twenty-seven, had already become Italy’s most wanted criminal and celebrated hero.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi
- Salvo RandonePresident of Viterbo Assize Court
- Frank WolffGaspare Pisciotta
- Pippo AgustaMinor Role (uncredited)
- Sennuccio BenelliReporter (uncredited)
- Giuseppe CalandraMinor Official (uncredited)
- Pietro CammarataSalvatore Giuliano (uncredited)
- Max CartierFrancesco (uncredited)
- Nando CiceroBandit (uncredited)
- Pietro FranzoneSeparatist (uncredited)
- Giovanni GallinaBit Part (uncredited)