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Salvatore Giuliano (1962)
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Salvatore Giuliano (1962)

Crime, Drama • 2h 5m

Overview

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.

Director: Francesco Rosi

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #434
2025: #424
2024: #420
2023: #404
2022: #404

Length

125 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 years ago

Contributors

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Best English-Friendly Release
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Format
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TSPDT
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2025: #424
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2022: #404
Length
125 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
2 years ago
Contributors

-

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