Movie

The Sicilian

1987 · 116 min

A sprawling, somber historical drama that feels weighed down by its own ambition, offering grandeur but little emotional immediacy.

Tagline: In Sicily, you stand by the law or by the Mafia. Only one man ever dared to stand alone.
Overview: Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano fights the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry while leading a populist movement for Sicilian independence.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, corruption, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
corruption
justice
identity
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild