Lucky Luciano

(1973)Directed by Francesco Rosi110 min · RCrime, Drama
The real story behind Lucky Luciano, the high priest of crime

Lucky Luciano is one of the bosses of the Mafia. He orders the slaughter of 40 other responsibles, therefore becoming the only boss. But a few years later he is put into jail. In 1946, he got a pardon and is sent back to Sicilia. There, he begins becoming one of the chief of the Mafia. The US Army seems to refrain from interfering.

Gian Maria Volontéas Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Edmond O'Brienas Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger
Rod Steigeras Gene Giannini
Vincent Gardeniaas Colonel Charles Poletti
Silverio Blasias Italian Captain
Charles Cioffias Vito Genovese
Larry Gatesas Judge Herlands
Magda Konopkaas Contessa
Jacques Monodas French Commissioner
Karin Petersenas Igea Lissoni
DCDino Curcioas Don Ciccio
Charles Siragusaas Himself
VFVincenzo Falangaas Warehouse Worker
Pat Brocatoas Mafioso
Aldo De Martinoas (uncredited)
Frank Adonisas Killer of Gene Giannini in New York (uncredited)
Bruno Di Luiaas Joe Masseria's Assassin (uncredited)
Franco Ukmaras Mafia Hitman (uncredited)
Giuseppe Monteverdias Man Slapping Luciano (uncredited)