The Palermo Connection (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, The Palermo Connection is a thriller film directed by Francesco Rosi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Carmine Bonavia wins election as the mayor of New York on a promise to legalize drugs. After the election, he marries Carrie and goes to his ancestral home of Sicily for their honeymoon. In his hotel, he meets Il Principe, a Sicilian prince who has spent years confined to the hotel because he crossed the Mafia. Amid the beauties of Sicily Carmine discovers that men of power will stop at nothing to prevent the legalization of drugs, which threatens their business.
Who’s in it. The Palermo Connection stars Jim Belushi as Carmine Bonavia, Mimi Rogers as Carrie, Joss Ackland as il boss and Philippe Noiret as Gianni Mucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Palermo Connection 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 Palermo Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Palermo Connection tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Palermo Connection (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Palermo Connection change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Palermo Connection worth watching?
- The Palermo Connection holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Palermo Connection?
- The Palermo Connection stars Jim Belushi, Mimi Rogers, Joss Ackland, Philippe Noiret and Vittorio Gassman.