The Pisciotta Case (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1972, The Pisciotta Case is a drama and crime film directed by Eriprando Visconti, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The magistrate, Scauri, inquires into the mysterious poisoning death of Gaspare Pisciotta, the imprisoned assassin of Salvatore Giuliano. He very soon finds himself struggling against a conspiracy of silence, which Scauri must therefore overcome in order to indict two powerful mafia bosses. His only hope comes for a brief moment from the testimony of the young prosecutor Lojacono. But The Organization is the most strong: the young prosecutor withdraws his deposition and the magistrate disappears in mysterious circumstances.
Who’s in it. The Pisciotta Case stars Tony Musante as Francesco Scauri, Carla Gravina as Gemma, Salvo Randone as Don Ferdinando Cusimano and Antonio Casagrande as Maresciallo della guardia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Pisciotta Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pisciotta Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pisciotta Case tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pisciotta Case (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pisciotta Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pisciotta Case worth watching?
- The Pisciotta Case holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pisciotta Case?
- The Pisciotta Case stars Tony Musante, Carla Gravina, Salvo Randone, Antonio Casagrande and Saro Urzì.
- When was The Pisciotta Case released?
- The Pisciotta Case was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.