Vendetta
"Threats. Intimidation. Murder. His way is the only way."
Originally released in 1999. Vendetta is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Starring Alessandro Colla, Pierrino Mascarino, and Luke Askew
Synopsis
Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered, much of the city's Sicilian population was rounded up and brought in for questioning. Eventually, thirteen were formally tried for murder and nine went to trial, and while they were acquitted, a series of brutal lynchings showed they had as much to fear from the city's general populace as they did from the corrupt police force.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alessandro Colla
as Gaspare Marchesi
Pierrino Mascarino
as Antonio Marchesi
Luke Askew
as William Parkerson
Clancy Brown
as Chief Hennessy
Christopher Walken
as James Houston
Andrew Connolly
as Sheriff Bill Villere
Bruce Davison
as Thomas Semmes
Joaquim de Almeida
as Joseph Macheca
Andrea Di Stefano
as Vincent Provenzano
Megan McChesney
as Megan O'Brien
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vendetta about?
Based on a true story, Vendetta tells the shocking and tragic story of a group of Sicilian immigrants working on the New Orleans docks in the 1890's. After the Chief of Police was brutally murdered...
Who directed Vendetta?
Vendetta was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
How long is Vendetta?
Vendetta has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Vendetta released?
Vendetta was released on September 12, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Vendetta?
The main cast of Vendetta includes Alessandro Colla, Pierrino Mascarino, Luke Askew, Clancy Brown, Christopher Walken.