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The Sicilian Clan

Original title: Le clan des Siciliens
  • 1969
  • GP
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
10K
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Alain Delon, Irina Demick, Jean Gabin, and Lino Ventura in The Sicilian Clan (1969)
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An ambitious young mobster plans an elaborate diamond heist while seducing the daughter of a ruthless mob patriarch as a determined police commissioner closes in on all of them.An ambitious young mobster plans an elaborate diamond heist while seducing the daughter of a ruthless mob patriarch as a determined police commissioner closes in on all of them.An ambitious young mobster plans an elaborate diamond heist while seducing the daughter of a ruthless mob patriarch as a determined police commissioner closes in on all of them.

  • Director
    • Henri Verneuil
  • Writers
    • Auguste Le Breton
    • Henri Verneuil
    • José Giovanni
  • Stars
    • Jean Gabin
    • Alain Delon
    • Lino Ventura
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writers
      • Auguste Le Breton
      • Henri Verneuil
      • José Giovanni
    • Stars
      • Jean Gabin
      • Alain Delon
      • Lino Ventura
    • 47User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jean Gabin
    Jean Gabin
    • Vittorio Manalese
    Alain Delon
    Alain Delon
    • Roger Sartet
    Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura
    • Commissaire Le Goff
    Irina Demick
    Irina Demick
    • Jeanne Manalese
    Amedeo Nazzari
    Amedeo Nazzari
    • Tony Nicosia
    Philippe Baronnet
    • Luigi
    Karen Blanguernon
    • Theresa
    Yves Brainville
    • Le juge
    Gérard Buhr
    Gérard Buhr
    • Un inspecteur
    Elisa Cegani
    Elisa Cegani
    • Maria Manalese
    Raoul Delfosse
    • Léoni
    Jacques Duby
    • Raymond Robel
    Yves Lefebvre
    • Aldo Manalese
    Edward Meeks
    • Le commandant de bord
    Sally Nesbitt
    Sally Nesbitt
    • Mrs. Evans
    Marc Porel
    Marc Porel
    • Sergio Manalese
    André Pousse
    André Pousse
    • Malik
    André Thorent
    André Thorent
    • L'inspecteur Bordier
    • Director
      • Henri Verneuil
    • Writers
      • Auguste Le Breton
      • Henri Verneuil
      • José Giovanni
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    Kirpianuscus

    classic

    the music. and the acting. as inspired meet. a film who remains, after almost a half of century, more than seductive. for Ventura, Gabin and Delon, sure. but, more important, for the clear/precise definition of the rules of a genre. because it is a classic. like a diamond, each line is clear and impeccable. the family spirit , the work of stubborn policeman, the charming and vulnerable - in a specific way - criminal, the " Pater familias" who knows and proposes the rules and has the solutions. short, a film who I saw in many occasion. like the first time. because not only the story is fascinating but its many details who refresh memories and gives new clues. so , a great film.
    8twopierces

    Rousing Crime Caper

    This French jewel heist is always entertaining due to crisp direction by Henri Verneuil and a script that never takes the usual path. It's great seeing Jean Gabin play the sophisticated patriarch of a Sicilian crime family that plots to hijack an airliner with $50 million in jewels. Alain Delon is his usual moody, wild-man self as the cold-blooded killer who is being sought by the French police and is a constant threat to the upcoming heist. Lino Ventura is a standout as the droll police inspector who's trying to quit smoking while chasing Delon. Great 60's period score by Ennio Morricone. It's not available on DVD, but Fox Movie Channel plays it occasionally. Much more fun than "Le Cercle Rouge" which was recently released on DVD to much fanfare.
    8Prof-Hieronymos-Grost

    Classy crime flick

    Roger Sartet (Alain Delon) is a high profile career criminal who is top of the French police wanted list, so when he escapes from their custody for a second time under the nose of dogged cop L'inspecteur Le Goff (Lino Ventura), he goes immediately into hiding as the police try to locate him. Vittorio Manalese (Jean Gabin) a Sicilian born criminal and godfather of a mob style family, is the man who sprung him from police custody, he has long planned his retirement back in Sicily but is immediately interested in one last heist after hearing Sartet's plan for a big jewel heist in Rome. Together with some mobsters from New York, they set in motion a daring plan to steal the jewels while on route to the US. All goes well for Sartet until a child's indiscretion alters his fate for good.

    Entertaining enough crime flick, with some excellent set pieces and made with plenty of style, the funky main theme by Ennio Morricone being a highlight. All three legends of French cinema are excellent although none have enough screen time to truly rank in their best. Verneuill's direction is uber stylish, with some passing similarities to Leone in framing and tone, although some elements of the main heist are quite dated they are still quite fun. Its not a film for the pc brigade however as there is plenty of sexual denouement, Sartet's affair with the beautiful Jeanne Manalese (Irina Demick) producing one of cinemas most outrageous moments of sexual symbolism, its so absurd you just have to laugh.
    dbdumonteil

    The Sicilians Hour

    Another strong thriller by a man who ,although despised by the French "intellectual" critics ,made movies which still hold up very well today ;people are happy to watch for the umpteenth time "La Vache Et Le Prisonnier" "Melodie En Sous -Sol " or this "Clan Des Siciliens " Henri Verneuil was perhaps the only French director of the sixties to come near to the American know-how.His three stars ,Jean Gabin,Alain Delon and Lino Ventura have enough charisma to grab today's audience.Add a solid screenplay ,with never a dull moment,great scenes (particularly the sequences on the plane),a sense of humor (the brat's gaffe ,revealing auntie is having an affair with Delon)and Ennio Morricone 's brilliant score and you have a very entertaining flick ,which you 'll watch again in ten years with the same pleasure.
    8ma-cortes

    Classic French gangster film with the three greatest stars : Gavin, Delon and Ventura

    Picture talks about a tough criminal convict -Alain Delon- who escapes and contacts a Siciliens clan ruled by an intelligent old man - Jean Gabin - to prepare a spectacular heist ; then they're pursued by an obstinate Police Inspector - Lino Ventura - . Meanwhile , the ex-con falls in love with a family member -Irina Demick- .

    Film runtime is overlong, however is neither tiring , nor boring but amusing as the suspense and thriller is continuous . From the beginning to the end , the action pace is fast movement and for that reason is entertaining. The movie has great loads of action, emotion, drama, tension and intrigue. Actors' interpretation is excellent . Alain Delon as a cold and two-fisted delinquent is top notch . Jean Gavin as a serious and clever Paterfamilies is magnificent . Lino Ventura as a stubborn Police Inspector is awesome. Irina Demick as an attractive lover is enjoyable and enticing. Colorful and atmospheric cinematography by Henry Decae is simply riveting . Special mention to musical score by Ennio Morricone, it's sensitive and extraordinary with a feeling leitmotif . The motion picture was well directed by Henri Verneuil. The film is considered a French classic movie and one of the biggest about hold-up/mobsters genre. The flick will appeal to French noir cinema buffs and Alain Delon fans . Rating : Above average. Outstanding and worthwhile watching.

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    • Trivia
      In the New York hideout, Alain Delon sees a poster with a female singer whom he is about to kill when he played in Le Samouraï (1967).
    • Goofs
      While Sarte is using the drill/saw to escape through the floorboard of the police transport, the pre-cut guidelines he follows with the rotary cutting wheel can be seen.
    • Quotes

      Vittorio Manalese: Well, personally, I trust the engineer. He sounds okay to me. This is a professional job.

      [Turns and looks at Roget Sarte]

      Vittorio Manalese: You're the one I don't trust!

      Roget: Me?

      Vittorio: Yeah, you! All your brains are below your belt! You almost got us all in cold storage last night playing games in a whorehouse!

    • Connections
      Edited into Lo schermo a tre punte (1995)

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 1969 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sicilijanski klan
    • Filming locations
      • Interstate 80, New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • Les Productions Fox Europa
      • Les Films du Siècle
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,000,000
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 2m(122 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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