The Sweet and the Bitter
In a world ruled by violence, every choice leaves a bitter taste
2007 · 1h 38m · N/A
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Andrea Porporati
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The Sweet and the Bitter
Overview
Saro, a young Sicilian thug, that from jobs assigned by his godfather, won the favor of leaders of Cosa Nostra, becoming a "man of honor".
Director and cast
- Andrea Porporati Director
- Luigi Lo Cascio as Saro Scordia
- Donatella Finocchiaro as Ada
- Gaetano Bruno as Mimmo
- Renato Carpentieri as Vicari
- Toni Gambino as Gaetano
- Fabrizio Gifuni as Stefano
- Ornella Giusto as Antonia
- Pier Luigi Misasi as Cosimo
- Gioacchino Cappelli as Saro at 14
- Vincenzo Amato as Vito Scordia, Saro's father
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