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Excellent Cadavers

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Alexander Stille narrates the film based on his 1995 book of the same name, which chronicles the efforts of Italian prosecutors Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino to bring the Sicilian Mafia to justice. After years of futility, Falcone and Borsellino strike a massive blow, convicting more than 350 mafiosi. Five years later, both would die within months of each other at the hands of the mob. The film also features the gritty work of anti-Mafia photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.

Critics Reviews

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Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine Jun 17, 2007
2/4
Every history book has a mundane chapter you don't want to study that will still be covered on the final exam. Go to Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Nov 3, 2006
3/4
Within 20 minutes, all the accumulated romance of scores of Mafia epics washes away, and all the accumulated nonsense about 'men of honor' and 'men of respect' circles the drain. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Oct 26, 2006
This gripping Italian documentary (2005) recounts the decadelong campaign by magistrates Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino to break the back of the Sicilian Mafia. Go to Full Review Kam Williams EURWeb Feb 18, 2008
3.5/4
Bittersweet bio-pic pays tribute to two a couple of Italian prosecutors crazy enough to take on the mob. Go to Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals Oct 29, 2006
4/5
Despite new leadership in this country of great wines, world-leading design, and art both classical and modern (including fimmaking), the pattern seems to say that Italy is destined to live with the corruption that rules the corridors of power. Go to Full Review Ernest Hardy L.A. Weekly Oct 26, 2006
In showing all the stuff that the History Channel discreetly edits out, Excellent Cadavers dismantles the celluloid romanticizing of the Mafia. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Jun 9, 2013 A documentary that talks about a horrible true story. A movie to watch in order to keep our memory alive about something that the next generations should know to avoid making the same mistakes. See more Sep 15, 2008 "...per me è certo: Quando lo stato italiano impegna le sue energie per combattere la mafia, vince. La mafia è una organizzazione in cui i membri possono essere giustiziati(...). NON È UN MISTERIOSO FENOMENO ANTROPOLOGICO!" Tutto il film da vedere in 9 puntate su http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=JaxPQPnq15w&feature=related See more Apr 3, 2008 very interesting, and if your an italiano, you will def. like to see some of the political violence raised by the italian mafia. See more May 25, 2007 Anything who had a thought that "Good Shepherd" was good, will pee their pants with this film. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Marco Turco

Director

Vania del Borgo

Writer

Alexander Stille

Writer

Marco Turco

Writer

Vania del Borgo

Producer

Marco Visalberghi

Executive Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Alexander Stille narrates the film based on his 1995 book of the same name, which chronicles the efforts of Italian prosecutors Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino to bring the Sicilian Mafia to justice. After years of futility, Falcone and Borsellino strike a massive blow, convicting more than 350 mafiosi. Five years later, both would die within months of each other at the hands of the mob. The film also features the gritty work of anti-Mafia photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.
Director
Marco Turco
Producer
Vania del Borgo
Screenwriter
Vania del Borgo, Alexander Stille, Marco Turco
Production Co
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), France 2 Cinema, Artline Films, Sveriges Television, Rai 3
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Italian
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 2006
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.4K
Runtime
1h 31m
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