The Dark Sun
1990 · 107 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama
After the death of his mother a man returns to his hometown Palermo in southern Italy in order to get hold of the legacy. Once there he is forced to participate in various crimes commited by the mafia.
Directed by Damiano Damiani · Written by Damiano Damiani
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Jo Champa Lucia Isgrò -
Phyllis Logan Attorney Camilla Staffa -
Luciano Catenacci Commissioner Catena -
Leopoldo Trieste Alfonso Isgrò -
Erland Josephson Attorney Belmonte -
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Geoffrey Copleston -
Riccardo De Torrebruna - G Giovanni Giancono
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