The Sicilians

The Sicilians

1963 · 70 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

An aide at the American Embassy in London finds himself involved with both Scotland Yard and the French police over the kidnapping of the son of a Mafia boss who has spilled the beans back in the States.

Directed by Ernest Morris · Written by Reginald Hearne

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