Falcone

Only a fearless man would take on the Mafia in their home territory of Sicily. Those who die trying are called "excellent cadavers". But for Giovanni Falcone, it becomes an obsession for which he will risk his career, his marriage - and maybe even his life. Giovanni finds himself targeting the Mafia when he uncovers mob ties to drug-dealing, government pay-offs and murder. But his biggest break comes with the arrest of Tommasso Buscetta known as the "Godfather of Two Worlds". In exchange for Giovanni 's promise of security, Tommasso exposes the inner workings of the Mafia and the secret multi-family commission that threatens the lives of all who seek to imprison them. Armed with that information, Giovanni plans a massive assault on the crime families resulting in a trial with nearly 500 defendants and over 1,000 lawyers and witnesses, There is more than Giovanni's career on the line, as every moment brings him either closer to victory or closer to joining the growing list of excellent cadavers.

Genres: Drama   Year: 1997   Rating: 16+