Salvatore Giuliano (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1962, Salvatore Giuliano is an action, drama, crime and history film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano's bullet-riddled corpse is found facedown in a courtyard in Castelvetrano, a handgun and rifle by his side. Local and international press descend upon the scene, hoping to crack open the true story behind the death of this young man, who, at the age of twenty-seven, had already become Italy’s most wanted criminal and celebrated hero.
Who’s in it. Salvatore Giuliano stars Salvo Randone as President of Viterbo Assize Court, Pippo Agusta as Minor Role (uncredited), Frank Wolff as Gaspare Pisciotta and Sennuccio Benelli as Reporter (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Salvatore Giuliano has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salvatore Giuliano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salvatore Giuliano tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salvatore Giuliano (1962)?
- In US, Salvatore Giuliano is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salvatore Giuliano worth watching?
- Salvatore Giuliano holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Salvatore Giuliano?
- Salvatore Giuliano stars Salvo Randone, Pippo Agusta, Frank Wolff, Sennuccio Benelli and Giuseppe Calandra.
- When was Salvatore Giuliano released?
- Salvatore Giuliano was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.