Question 1

What is the novel connection between 'The Sicilian' and 'The Godfather' that was omitted in the film?

Accepted Answer

The novel is a spin-off of 'The Godfather', set during Michael Corleone's exile in Sicily, but all references to the Corleones were left out of the movie.

Question 2

Why did director Michael Cimino face a conflict with producers over the film's final cut?

Accepted Answer

Cimino delivered a 150-minute cut, but his contract allowed final cut only if the film was under 120 minutes, leading to a dispute with producers David Begelman and Bruce McNall.

Question 3

Who was originally considered for the lead role of Salvatore Giuliano, and what concern did producers have?

Accepted Answer

Michael Cimino wanted Christopher Lambert for the lead, but producer David Begelman was concerned about a French actor playing an Italian hero in an English-speaking film.

Question 4

How did producers resolve issues with Mafia men during filming in Sicily?

Accepted Answer

Producers met with Mafia men who controlled locations and union workers; they discovered the men wanted to appear in the film, which easily resolved the impasse.

Question 5

What is the central conflict driving the story of 'The Sicilian'?

Accepted Answer

Bandit Salvatore Giuliano leads a populist movement for Sicilian independence while fighting against the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry.

Question 6

What is the novel connection between The Sicilian and The Godfather that was omitted in the film?

Accepted Answer

The novel is a spin-off of The Godfather, set during Michael Corleone's exile in Sicily, but all references to the Corleones are omitted from the film.

Question 7

Why did director Michael Cimino's editing process cause a contractual issue with the producers?

Accepted Answer

Cimino delivered a 150-minute cut, but his contract gave him final cut only if the film was under 120 minutes, leading to a dispute with producers David Begelman and Bruce McNall.

Question 8

Who was originally wanted for the lead role of Salvatore Giuliano, and what concern did the producer have?

Accepted Answer

Michael Cimino wanted Christopher Lambert for the lead, but producer David Begelman was concerned about a French actor playing an Italian hero in an English-speaking film.

Question 9

How did producers resolve location issues with low-level Mafia men during filming?

Accepted Answer

The Mafia men wanted to appear in the film, and once the producers understood this, they easily resolved the impasse by meeting with them in a restaurant.

Question 10

What is the central conflict driving the story of The Sicilian?

Accepted Answer

Egocentric bandit Salvatore Giuliano leads a populist movement for Sicilian independence while fighting the Church, the Mafia, and the landed gentry.

The Sicilian

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