Lucky Luciano
This film examines the life of Charles 'Lucky' Luciano after serving nine years of his 50-year sentence in the 1930s and 1940s, after which he was pardoned and deported to Italy. Once back in Italy, Luciano travels to Naples, where he finds himself under a continuous ten-year investigation by narcotics investigator Charles Siragusa (who plays himself). Director Rosi uses Luciano as a clinical study, questioning his legendary status and exploring the truth behind the legend. Rod Steiger, Vincent Gardenia and Gian Maria Volonte star.
Year: 1974
Genre: True Stories, Biography
Country: Italy
Director: Francesco Rosi
Starring: Rod Steiger, Vincent Gardenia, Gian Maria Volonte, Larry Gates
Duration: 110 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence and offensive language.
6.4/10
Location in store: Drama
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