The Sicilian Connection (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, The Sicilian Connection is a thriller and crime film directed by Ferdinando Baldi, running about 105 minutes. “Ben Gazzara Smashes the Pipeline from the Poppy Fields of Turkey to the Sidewalks of New York!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small time hood smuggles drugs from Turkey to Italy in an effort to make it into the big time, but along the way everyone has to have their cut.
Who’s in it. The Sicilian Connection stars Ben Gazzara as Joseph Coppola, Silvia Monti as Claudia, Fausto Tozzi as Don Vincenzo Russo and Jess Hahn as Sacha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sicilian Connection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sicilian Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sicilian Connection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sicilian Connection (1972)?
- In US, The Sicilian Connection is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sicilian Connection worth watching?
- The Sicilian Connection holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sicilian Connection?
- The Sicilian Connection stars Ben Gazzara, Silvia Monti, Fausto Tozzi, Jess Hahn and José Greci.
- When was The Sicilian Connection released?
- The Sicilian Connection was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.