Movie
Lucky Luciano
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Lucky Luciano opened in theaters November 1, 1974. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Cast
Gian Maria VolontéCharles 'Lucky' Luciano
Edmond O'BrienCommissioner Harry J. Anslinger
Rod SteigerGene Giannini
Vincent GardeniaColonel Charles Poletti
Silverio BlasiItalian Captain
Charles CioffiVito Genovese
Larry GatesJudge Herlands
Magda KonopkaContessaCredits
- Directed by
- Francesco Rosi
- Written by
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Lino Iannuzzi, Francesco Rosi
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Italian
Production
- Vides CinematograficaItaly
- Les Films La BoétieFrance
TitanusItaly