Liberty

Liberty

1972 · 109 min · ★ 6.5 · History, Drama

The revolt of the people of a Sicilian village further to the Expedition of the Thousand which, in 1860, enables Garibaldi to liberate Sicily.

Directed by Florestano Vancini · Written by Leonardo Sciascia

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