The Sicilian

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{{Infobox Movie
|name = The Sicilian
|picture = The Sicilian Poster.jpg
|caption = ''Cinema Poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] USA
|director = Michael Cimino
|date= 1987
|language =
|studio=Gladden Entertainment
|distributor=20th Century Fox
|character1=Salvatore Giuliano
|actor1=[[Christopher Lambert]]
|character2=Prince Borsa
|actor2=[[Terence Stamp]]
|character3=Don Masino Croce
|actor3=[[Joss Ackland]]
|character4=Aspanu Pisciotta
|actor4=[[John Turturro]]
|character5=Duchess Camilla
|actor5=Barbara Sukowa
|character6=Hector Adonis
|actor6=[[Richard Bauer]]
|character7=Giovanna Ferra
|actor7=Giulia Boschi
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'''''The Sicilian''''' is a 1987 action and drama movie based on the eponymous novel by Mario Puzo. It was directed by [[Michael Cimino]]. The film tells about the life and death of "Sicilian Robin Hood" Salvatore Giuliano ([[Christopher Lambert]]), infamous outlaw and separatist of late 1940s. This is a second movie about Giuliano; [[Salvatore Giuliano|the previous one]] was filmed in Italy in 1961.

'''The following weapons are seen in the movie ''The Sicilian:'''''

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= Revolvers =
== Webley .38 Mk IV ==
Salvatore Giuliano ([[Christopher Lambert]]) carries a [[Webley .38 Mk IV]] revolver in several scenes.
[[Image:Webley-MK-4.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Webley Mk IV - .38 S&W]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Webley-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Giuliano holds his revolver during the shootout with carabiniers in the opening scene.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Webley-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Giuliano, disguised as a peasant woman, aims his Webley at Cpl. Canio ([[Michael Wincott]]).]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Webley-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer view at the revolver. The shape of the front sight allows to identify the revolver as .38 Mk IV.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Webley-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same scene, the revolver is seen from the back.]]

== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
During the attack on the train the Italian Army lieutenant ([[Danilo Mattei]]) is armed with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver with long barrel. Terranova ([[Derrick Branche]]) carries Model 10 during the Portella della Ginestra massacre.
[[Image:S&WModel10Long.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with long barrel and Gold Medallion grips - .38 Special]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Revolver-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The lieutenant ([[Danilo Mattei]]) aims his revolver.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Revolver-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Anover view at this revolver.]]
[[Image:S%26W_Model_M%26P.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 5" Barrel - .38 Special]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Revolver-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Terranova ([[Derrick Branche]]) aims his revolver. Next to him a Giuliano's man fires [[Browning M1919A4]] machine gun. Terranova's revolver has a shorter barrel than the lieutenant's one.]]

= Pistols =
== M1911A1 ==
A nickel plated [[M1911A1]] pistol is Aspanu Pisciotta's ([[John Turturro]]) weapon of choice.
[[Image:NickelM1911.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Rock Island Armory M1911A1 Pistol that was bright nickel plated by the owner (with Pearl grips) - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1911-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aspanu aims his pistol at carabiniers.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1911-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view at Asapanu's pistol.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1911-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A muzzle can be seen.]]

== Beretta M1934 ==
[[Beretta M1934]] pistol is seen in hands of various characters including the unnamed boy (Justin Clark) who became one of the first members of Giuliano gang.
[[Image:Beretta_Model_1934_Pistol.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Pistol-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A carabinier fires Beretta M1934 in the opening scene.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Beretta34-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The boy aims his pistol. He also carries a shotgun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Beretta34-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The boy holds the Italian Army lieutenant ([[Danilo Mattei]]) at gunpoint.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Beretta34-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Abbot Manfredi ([[Tom Signorelli]]) hides a Beretta M1934 in his box with liturgy items.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Beretta34-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Manfredi tries to draw the pistol.]]

== FN Model 1910 ==
In one scene Cpl. Silvestro Canio ([[Michael Wincott]]) tries to shoot Giuliano with a [[FN Model 1910]] pistol.
[[Image:FN_Model_1910_1616.jpg|thumb|350px|none|FN Model 1910 - .380 ACP]]
[[Image:Sicilian-FN10-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cpl. Canio aims his pistol at Giuliano.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-FN10-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view at Canio's pistol.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-FN10-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Giuliano fires the pistol taken from Canio.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-FN10-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the pistol.]]

== Walther P38 ==
Terranova ([[Derrick Branche]]) carries a [[Walther P38]] during the attack at the train.
[[Image:P38Black.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Walther P38 WWII dated with black grips - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Sicilian-P38-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A little blurry but recognizable view at Terranova's P38.]]

= Submachine Guns =
== M3 "Grease Gun" ==
[[M3 "Grease Gun"]] SMGs are used by Italian soldiers, ''Carabinieri'', Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.
[[Image:M3_Grease.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M3 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP. The later model M3A1 would eliminate the crank lever for cocking the bolt, and instead used a simple hole in the bolt for the shooter to use their finger.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M3-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the bodyguards of Don Masino Croce ([[Joss Ackland]]) is armed with a "Grease Gun".]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M3-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Salvatore Giuliano ([[Christopher Lambert]]) fires his M3 at the traitor.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M3-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Giuliano's men with M3.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M3-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aspanu Pisciotta ([[John Turturro]]) holds his M3.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M3-05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A carabinier fires his M3 in the final scene.]]

== MP40 ==
[[MP40]] SMGs are also used by Italian soldiers, ''Carabinieri'', Mafia and Giuliano's outlaws.
[[Image:MP40.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MP40 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Sicilian-MP40-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A bodyguard of Don Masino Croce ([[Joss Ackland]]) with MP40 is seen at the background.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-MP40-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier fires his MP40.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-MP40-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aspanu Pisciotta ([[John Turturro]]) carries several MP40s that are captured from the soldiers.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-MP40-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Giuliano's men with MP40.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-MP40-05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at MP40.]]

== Sten Mk II ==
[[Sten Mk II]] SMGs are also used by Giuliano's outlaws.
[[Image:Unitsten2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Sten Mk II (Canadian) - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Sten-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Terranova ([[Derrick Branche]]) holds a Sten.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Sten-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at Terranova's Sten. ]]

== Fake Villar-Perosa SMG (based on Beretta Model 38A) ==
One of Giuliano's men is seen with a fake twin barreled [[Villar-Perosa]] SMG. It was made up by Long Mountain Outfitters from two inverted [[Beretta Model 38A]] fitted with [[Bren]] front grip and a trigger group from an [[MG42]].
[[Image:Fake Villar Perosa from The Sicilian.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Fake "Villar Perosa" SMG. Photo from [http://www.longmountain.com/just-for-fun/movie-guns/TheSicilian/ Long Mountain Outfitters] web site.]]
[[Image:VP15a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Villar-Perosa Mod 15 for reference - 9 mm Glisenti]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two muzzles and two magazines are seen.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the weapon.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another close view at the weapon.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-TwinSMG-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The outlaw fires his gun. It looks like only one barrel fires. Next to him another outlaw fires [[MP40]].]]

= Shotguns =
== Double barreled shotgun ==
[[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double barreled shotguns]] are widely used by various characters including outlaws, civilians and even monks.
[[Image:Colt1878.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Model 1878 reproduction - 12 Gauge. A typical exposed hammers shotgun with short barrels.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Shotgun-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Father Doldana ([[Joe Regalbuto]]) aims his shotgun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Shotgun-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hector Adonis ([[Richard Bauer]]) holds a shotgun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Shotgun-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Giuliano's men aims his shotgun in the scene of the attack on the train.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Shotgun-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shotgun is seen at the back of Salvatore Giuliano ([[Christopher Lambert]]).]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Shotgun-05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the exposed hammers of the shotgun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M3-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An outlaw at the left side aims his shotgun. Next to him Aspanu Pisciotta ([[John Turturro]]) holds [[M3 "Grease Gun"]].]]

= Rifles =
== Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine ==
[[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]]s are used by Italian soldiers and ''Carabinieri''.
[[Image:CarcanoM38CavCarbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine with folded bayonet - 6.5x52mm]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Carcano-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Carcano carbine is seen at the back of a carabinier.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Carcano-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds his Carcano carbine. A typical folded bayonet is seen. Next to him another soldier holds [[Karabiner 98k]].]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Carcano-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A wounded soldier still holds his rifle.]]

== Karabiner 98k ==
[[Karabiner 98k]] rifles are used by Italian soldiers and Giuliano's outlaws.
[[Image:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:Sicilian-98k-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Giuliano's men hold their Kar 98k rifles and shotguns.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-98k-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Kar 98k is seen at the back of Aspanu Pisciotta ([[John Turturro]]).]]
[[Image:Sicilian-98k-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Kar 98k rifles are seen at the background.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-Carcano-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier at the background holds a Kar 98k. Another soldier is armed with a [[Carcano M91/38 Cavalry Carbine]].]]

= Machine Guns =
== Browning M1919A4 ==
[[Browning M1919A4]] machine guns are used by Italian army. During the Portella della Ginestra massacre Giuliano's men also use two M1919s.
[[Image:M1919A4_pintle.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An M1919A4 is mounted on the army jeep.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at this machine gun.]]
[[Image:M1919A4Browning.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning M1919A4 on an M2 tripod - .30-06 Springfield]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Passatempa ([[Andreas Katsulas]]) readies his M1919A4. He is also armed with a double barreled shotgun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Passatempa fires the machine gun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-05.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another outlaw fires the other machine gun.]]
[[Image:Sicilian-M1919-06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close view at the M1919A4.]]

== MG42 ==
[[MG42]] machine guns are used by Italian army.
[[Image:MG42.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MG42 Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
[[Image:Sicilian-MG42-01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An MG42 is mounted on the army jeep.]]

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