The Sicilian Checkmate (1972)
Taking place almost entirely during a murder trial, the film details in significant detail the deep roots sunk by organised crime into the business and political life of Sicily.
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Cast
- Enrico Maria Salerno — Prosecutor
- Gastone Moschin — Colonnesi, defense attorney
- Riccardo Cucciolla — Professor Salemi
- Mario Adorf — Amedeo Barrese
- Ciccio Ingrassia — Ferdinando Giacalone
- Aldo Giuffrè — Giuseppe Salemi
- Michele Abruzzo — Zaccaria
- Ferruccio De Ceresa — Senator
- Turi Ferro — Judge Nicola Altofascio
- Mariangela Melato — Rosaria Licata
- Guido Leontini — Vacirca
- Elio Zamuto — Verzi
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