Lucky Luciano
"The real story behind Lucky Luciano, the high priest of crime"
Originally released in 1973. Lucky Luciano is a crime/drama film. directed by Francesco Rosi.
Starring Gian Maria Volonté, Edmond O'Brien, and Rod Steiger
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (67 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Charles 'Lucky' Luciano
Edmond O'Brien
as Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger
Rod Steiger
as Gene Giannini
Vincent Gardenia
as Colonel Charles Poletti
Silverio Blasi
as Italian Captain
Charles Cioffi
as Vito Genovese
Larry Gates
as Judge Herlands
Magda Konopka
as Contessa
Jacques Monod
as French Commissioner
Karin Petersen
as Igea Lissoni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Vides Cinematografica
- Les Films La Boétie
- Titanus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Luciano about?
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 par...
Who directed Lucky Luciano?
Lucky Luciano was directed by Francesco Rosi.
How long is Lucky Luciano?
Lucky Luciano has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Lucky Luciano released?
Lucky Luciano was released on October 19, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Luciano?
The main cast of Lucky Luciano includes Gian Maria Volonté, Edmond O'Brien, Rod Steiger, Vincent Gardenia, Silverio Blasi.