The Sicilian

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Country	USA
Directed by	Michael Cimino
Release Date	1987
Studio	Gladden Entertainment
Distributor	20th Century Fox

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Salvatore Giuliano	Christopher Lambert
Prince Borsa	Terence Stamp
Don Masino Croce	Joss Ackland
Aspanu Pisciotta	John Turturro
Duchess Camilla	Barbara Sukowa
Hector Adonis	Richard Bauer
Giovanna Ferra	Giulia Boschi

The Sicilian is the 1987 feature film adaptation of the eponymous novel by Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather (Puzo included references to Michael Corleone and Clemenza in his novel, but these were omitted in the film due to rights issues). Directed by Michael Cimino, the film chronicles the life and death of "Sicilian Robin Hood" Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert), infamous outlaw and separatist of the late 1940s. This is a second movie about Giuliano; the previous one was filmed in Italy in 1961.

The following weapons were used in the film The Sicilian:

Revolvers

Webley .38 Mk IV

Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert) carries a Webley .38 Mk IV revolver in several scenes.

Webley Mk IV - .38 S&W

Giuliano holds his revolver during the shootout with Carabinieri in the opening scene.

Giuliano, disguised as a peasant woman, aims his Webley at Cpl. Canio (Michael Wincott).

A closer view at the revolver. The shape of the front sight allows to identify the revolver as a .38 Mk IV.

The same scene, the revolver is seen from the back.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

During the attack on the train, the Italian Army lieutenant (Danilo Mattei) is armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver with long barrel. Terranova (Derrick Branche) carries a Model 10 during the Portella della Ginestra massacre.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion grips - .38 Special

The lieutenant (Danilo Mattei) aims his revolver.

Another view at this revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special

Terranova (Derrick Branche) aims his revolver. Next to him, Giuliano's man fires a Browning M1919A4 machine gun. Terranova's revolver has a shorter barrel than the lieutenant's one.

Pistols

M1911A1

A nickel plated M1911A1 pistol is Aspanu Pisciotta's (John Turturro) weapon of choice.

Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP

Aspanu aims his pistol at a Carabiniere.

Another view at Asapanu's pistol.

The muzzle can be seen.

Beretta M1934

A Beretta M1934 pistol is seen in hands of various characters including the unnamed boy (Justin Clark) who became one of the first members of Giuliano's gang.

Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP

A Carabiniere fires his Beretta M1934 in the opening scene.

The boy aims his pistol. He also carries a shotgun.

The boy holds the Italian Army lieutenant (Danilo Mattei) at gunpoint.

Abbot Manfredi (Tom Signorelli) hides a Beretta M1934 in his box with liturgy items.

Manfredi tries to draw the pistol.

FN Model 1910

In one scene, Cpl. Silvestro Canio (Michael Wincott) tries to shoot Giuliano with a FN Model 1910 pistol.

FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP

Cpl. Canio aims his pistol at Giuliano.

Another view at Canio's pistol.

Giuliano fires the pistol taken from Canio.

A close view at the pistol.

Walther P38

Terranova (Derrick Branche) carries a Walther P38 during the attack at the train.

Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm

A little blurry, but still recognizable, view at Terranova's P38.

Submachine Guns

M3 "Grease Gun"

M3 "Grease Gun" SMGs are used by Italian soldiers, Carabinieri, Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.

M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. The later model M3A1 would eliminate the crank lever for cocking the bolt, and instead used a simple hole in the bolt for the shooter to use their finger.

One of the bodyguards of Don Masino Croce (Joss Ackland) is armed with a "Grease Gun".

Salvatore Giuliano (Christopher Lambert) fires his M3 at the traitor.

One of Giuliano's men with M3.

Aspanu Pisciotta (John Turturro) holds his M3.

A Carabiniere fires his M3 in the final scene.

MP40

MP40 SMGs are also used by Italian soldiers, Carabinieri, Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.

MP40 - 9x19mm

A bodyguard of Don Masino Croce (Joss Ackland) with an MP40 is seen at the background.

A soldier fires his MP40.

Aspanu Pisciotta (John Turturro) carries several MP40s that are captured from the soldiers.

One of Giuliano's men with MP40.

A close view at MP40.

Sten Mk II

Sten Mk II SMGs are also used by Giuliano's outlaws.

Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm

Terranova (Derrick Branche) holds a Sten.

A close view at Terranova's Sten.

Fake Villar Perosa M1915 SMG (based on Beretta Model 38A)

One of Giuliano's men is seen with a fake twin-barreled Villar Perosa M1915 SMG. It was made by Bapty & Co. from two inverted Beretta Model 38A (itself a descendant of the original Villar Perosa) fitted with a Bren front grip and a trigger group from an MG42.